{
  "id": 6229512,
  "title": "GELEX headquarters achieves LEED Gold certification in Hanoi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/gelex-headquarters-achieves-leed-gold-certification-in-hanoi",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-08T04:11:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/gelex-headquarters-achieves-leed-gold-certification-in-hanoi-160315.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GELEX's headquarters at 27-29 Ly Thai To street in Hanoi has earned LEED Gold certification, showcasing the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the workspaces where its employees operate. The LEED certification, a widely recognized standard developed by the US Green Building Council, evaluates buildings based on their performance across energy efficiency, water conservation, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.\n\nThis achievement underscores GELEX's dedication to designing workplaces that are not only efficient to operate but also conducive to productivity and well-being. The new headquarters, strategically located in central Hanoi near Hoan Kiem Lake, offers easy access for meetings and daily business operations. It also serves as a testament to GELEX's vision of modern, flexible workspaces that foster collaboration and comfort.\n\nBeyond its environmental attributes, the building embodies the evolving nature of workspaces, prioritizing aspects such as lighting, air quality, technology, and opportunities for interaction. This holistic approach to workplace design acknowledges the importance of creating environments where employees can thrive.\n\nGELEX's leadership extends beyond physical infrastructure, investing in its people through development programs for senior leaders, managers, and emerging talent. The new LEED Gold-certified headquarters represents a critical component of GELEX's strategy for fostering a sustainable and growth-oriented working environment. This certification signifies more than just a green building; it embodies GELEX's commitment to creating workplaces that empower employees, enhance collaboration, and support the company's ongoing evolution.",
  "summary": "A green building is about more than energy efficiency and materials – its long term value also lies in how the space supports people as they work connect and grow every day",
  "key_points": [
    "GELEX headquarters in Hanoi earns LEED Gold certification",
    "Certification highlights sustainable building practices",
    "Reflects GELEX's commitment to modern, collaborative workspaces"
  ],
  "editors_take": "GELEX's LEED Gold certification for its Hanoi headquarters solidifies its commitment to sustainable workspaces, prioritizing employee well-being, productivity, and environmental responsibility in its operations.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}