Public Works and Government Services Canada’s Douglas Jung building in downtown Vancouver has been certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold in the category of Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (EB:O&M).

Located at 401 Burrard St., the 19-storey federal office tower features low-flow plumbing fixtures, reduced mercury in lamps, a green housekeeping program and sustainable purchasing policies for facility alterations and food purchases. Additionally, 80 per cent of new equipment is Energy Star certified.

SNC-Lavalin is the service provider for the building. The company ensures it runs at a 93 per cent Energy Star rating.

The LEED EB:O&M certification is the first for Public Works and Government Services Canada.