Green Building with BREEAM Hilti and BREEAM Hilti supplies the construction industry worldwide with technologically superior products, systems and services. We help our customers to be successful by identify- ing future needs and developing innovative solutions with outstanding added value. All Hilti products are designed for outstanding performance and long life. In early product development we use ecological guidelines to select both recyclable materials to be used in their manufacture and environmentally friendly packaging materials. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of power tools, high performance acces- sories (including state-of-the-art air sealing and fire protection systems) and integrated services, Hilti recognizes the value of designing buildings to meet green building standards. This information package will provide you with a detailed breakdown of how Hilti products and services help to comply with certain green building standards around the globe. The reference point for the present green building information is BREEAM Europe 2009, the standard developed by BREEAM International. Green building overview The building sector is one of the major contributors to increasing global CO emis- 2 sions. Green building is one important means to meet the challenge of climate change while also being highly beneficial for building owners. Green building is a visible global movement to increase both the resource efficiency of buildings and the comfort and well-being of their occupants. It focuses on the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources – energy, water, and materials – while reducing the impacts on human health and the environment during the building’s lifecycle. This is done with better site management, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal. Positive effects of green building are related to • 8 – 9% decrease in operating costs • 7.5% increase in building values • 6.6% improvement in return on investment • 3.5% increase in occupancy • 3% rent increase • Healthier and more motivated employees page 3