* IMF is first UN affiliate to obtain LEED gold environmental award
* Measures taken to reduce carbon footprint and conserve natural resources
* IMF will continue to play a role in combating climate change
The IMF was awarded one of the world’s highest environmental designations for its headquarters buildings in Washington, D.C., just as policymakers from around the world convened in Copenhagen for a two-week United Nations conference on climate change in early December.
The IMF is the first United Nations affiliated organization to obtain gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for existing buildings, a widely recognized seal of approval for green buildings.
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