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Enjoying the Outdoors Means Making Sure there is and Outdoors to Enjoy

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Enjoying the Outdoors Means Making Sure there is and Outdoors to Enjoy

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Why would you want to work for L.L. Bean?

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Why would you want to work for L.L. Bean?

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L.L. Bean does great things for the people that work for them, they have access to multiple gyms at their locations, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and outdoor time.

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You can see all of their information, including their Manufacturing code of conduct which is fair and sustainable.

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L.L. Bean partners with sustainable companies and try to source their materials sustainably with little to no negative impact on the environment.

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L.L. Bean employs over 10,000 people in the winter

In 2017, annual net sales were $1.6 billion

Recycles over 83% of its waste

L.L.Bean became the first Maine company to use biodiesel in its truck fleet

L.L.Bean has contributed nearly $26 million to a variety of organizations supporting outdoor recreation, conservation and stewardship, in the last 10 years

The main Maine store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and has not had locks on the doors since 1951. The store includes a trout pond, 3,500-gallon fish tank, cafe and coffee shop.

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LEED is the building code that L.L. Bean's buildings are built to. Some of their bigger stores are at the silver and gold level.

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The most widely used green building rating system in the world.
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Green building leadership is LEED

LEED provides a framework for healthy, efficient, carbon and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership.

How LEED works

LEED certified buildings save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people. They are a critical part of addressing climate change and meeting ESG goals, enhancing resilience, and supporting more equitable communities.

To achieve LEED certification, a project earns points by adhering to prerequisites and credits that address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health and indoor environmental quality. Projects go through a verification and review process by GBCI and are awarded points that correspond to a level of LEED certification: Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79 points) and Platinum (80+ points).

Platinum
80+ points earned

Gold
60-79 points earned

Silver
50-59 points earned

Certified
40-49 points earned

LEED system goals

The goal of LEED is to create better buildings that:

Reduce contribution to global climate change

Enhance individual human health

Protect and restore water resources

Protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services

Promote sustainable and regenerative material cycles

Enhance community quality of life

LEED is a holistic system that doesn't simply focus on one element of a building such as energy, water or health, rather it looks at the big picture factoring in all of the critical elements that work together to create the best building possible. In fact, 35% of the credits in LEED are related to climate change, 20% of the credits directly impact human health, 15% of the credits impact water resources, 10% of the credits affect biodiversity, 10% of the credits relate to the green economy, 5% of the credits impact community and 5% of the credits impact natural resources. In LEED v4.1, a majority of the LEED credits are related to operational and embodied carbon. Learn more.

A LEED for every project

LEED is for all building types and all building phases including new construction, interior fit outs, operations and maintenance and core and shell. Unsure of which rating system to use? Check out our interactive Discover LEED tool to get started; then, use the rating system selection guidance to make a final decision.

BD+C
Building Design and Construction

For new construction or major renovations. Includes:

New Construction

Core & Shell

Learn more about building design and construction.

ID+C
Interior Design and Construction

O+M
Building Operations and Maintenance

For existing buildings that are undergoing improvement work or little to no construction. Includes:

O+M also includes applications for Schools, Retail, Hospitality, Data Centers, and Warehouses & Distribution Centers.

Learn more about operations and maintenance.

ND
Neighborhood Development

For new land development projects or redevelopment projects containing residential uses, nonresidential uses, or a mix. Projects can be at any stage of the development process, from conceptual planning to construction. Includes:

Learn more about neighborhood development.

For single family homes, low-rise multi-family (one to three stories) or mid-rise multi-family (four to six stories). Includes:

Homes

Multifamily Lowrise

Multifamily Midrise

Homes and residential buildings that are greater than six stories use LEED BD+C. Learn more about LEED homes.

For entire cities and sub-sections of a city. LEED for Cities projects can measure and manage their city's water consumption, energy use, waste, transportation and human experience. Learn more about LEED for Cities.

LEED recertification is an important step in protecting your building asset. Recertification helps you maintain and improve your building while keeping your sustainability investment in place. Applies to all occupied and in-use projects that have previously achieved certification under LEED - including BD+C and ID+C, regardless of their initial rating system or version. Learn more about recertification.
Recertification guide

Available for all LEED projects certified under the BD+C or O+M rating systems or registered to pursue LEED O+M certification. LEED Zero is for projects with net zero goals in carbon and/or resources. Learn more about LEED Zero.

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The most widely used green building rating system in the world. Start a project LEED provides a framework for healthy, efficient, carbon and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. How LEED works LEED certified buildings save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people.

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L.L. Bean considers the hard-hitting question of when disposable became the default in our society's creation of products. The company reminds us that it continues to place value on the production of goods that grow better with age. When you buy something from L.L.

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L.L. Bean has been extremely environmentally conscious since their formation in 1912. They have a entire section of their website dedicated to corporate responsibility and sustainability.

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L.L. Bean has been extremely environmentally conscious since their formation in 1912. They have a entire section of their website dedicated to corporate responsibility and sustainability.