CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, JELD-WEN was
named 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. This award, the highest level of
EPA recognition, spotlights JELD-WEN's leadership in energy
management and actively engaging in the fight against climate
change.
"Energy efficiency is a key element in JELD-WEN's efforts to
build a sustainable future for everyone," said Jason Kantola, JELD-WEN North America leader of
sustainability and certifications. "Our North America team
continues to exceed new levels of performance for energy efficiency
– not only ensuring lower energy costs for homeowners, but also
helping our planet. We are grateful to be recognized and named an
ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year."
The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
recognizes organizations advancing energy efficiency and
contributing to the transition to a clean energy economy. Honored
among a diverse group of entities, including Fortune 500 companies,
retailers and more, JELD-WEN stands out for its innovative approach
to the production and promotion of energy-efficient building
solutions.
With a robust portfolio of ENERGY STAR certified windows and
doors, JELD-WEN has created and implemented processes for more
meaningful energy management. The company sources local materials,
whenever possible, to reduce its carbon footprint and support local
economies. JELD-WEN uses recycled materials in many of its products
and is a recognized leader in reducing volatile organic compound
(VOC) emissions.
Additionally, JELD-WEN has been instrumental in training and
educating stakeholders across the board, from employees to
customers, about the importance of energy efficiency and the
benefits of ENERGY STAR-certified products. This commitment to
spreading awareness about the ENERGY STAR program has significantly
contributed to our overall sustainability efforts and played a key
role in earning the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award.
As of 2024, the efforts of ENERGY STAR award winners have
cumulatively saved over 5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity,
significantly impacting the global energy transition.
For more details on the 2024 ENERGY STAR award winners and the
awards program, please visit energystar.gov/awardwinners. To learn
more about JELD-WEN's commitment to a sustainable future, visit
corporate.JELD-WEN.com/responsibility.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the
government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple,
credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses
rely on to make well-informed decisions. Since 1992, ENERGY STAR
and its partners helped American families and businesses avoid more
than $500 billion in energy costs and
achieve more than 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas
reductions. More background information about ENERGY STAR's impacts
can be found at www.energystar.gov/impacts.
About JELD-WEN, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE:
JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of
high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related
building products serving the new construction and repair and
remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte,
North Carolina, the company operates facilities in 15
countries in North America and
Europe and employs approximately
18,000 associates dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the
spaces that touch our lives. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes
JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in
North America, and
Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information,
visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or
follow LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
Caryn Klebba
Head of global public relations
704-807-1275
mediana@jeldwen.com
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