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MetLifea?s St. Louis Office Earns Energy Star Rating

^{Published on 2010-09-01 20:41:25 - Market Wire}
 

ST. LOUIS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today that its office at 13045 Tesson Ferry Road has earned an ENERGY STAR rating from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its superior energy performance and management.

"We are pleased to be recognized once again by the EPA for our continued environmental leadership and commitment to long-term sustainability."

This latest achievement marks MetLifea™s 13^th ENERGY STAR-rated owned and/or operated property. Additionally, six company owned and/or operated properties have received Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certifications from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). MetLifea™s energy management policy as well as other sustainability initiatives have enabled the company to reduce its energy consumption by more than 16% since 2006.

aMetLifea™s energy management program is just one of the many initiatives the company is focused on, reducing its overall global impact,a said John Vazquez, vice president, vendor sourcing and corporate services & chief procurement officer. aWe are pleased to be recognized once again by the EPA for our continued environmental leadership and commitment to long-term sustainability.a

ENERGY STAR facilities use less energy, operate in a more cost effective way and generate less greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) than other buildings. To earn the rating, MetLife took several steps to improve the buildinga™s performance and reduce its environmental impact, including installing occupancy sensors in conference rooms as well as energy efficient lighting and water fixtures.

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that recognizes energy-efficient solutions and best management practices. Buildings holding this certification rank among the top 25 percent of efficiently operated buildings in the country.

MetLife, Inc. is a leading provider of insurance, employee benefits and financial services with operations throughout the United States and the Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife, Inc. reaches more than 70 million customers around the world and MetLife is the largest life insurer in the United States (based on life insurance in-force). The MetLife companies offer life insurance, annuities, auto and home insurance, retail banking and other financial services to individuals, as well as group insurance and retirement & savings products and services to corporations and other institutions. For more information, visit [ www.metlife.com ].