Top Environmental Honors For Boston Headquarters of BCBS Massachusetts

Posted on April 19, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

City of Boston Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space Austin Blackmon (left) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts SVP of Corporate Communications & Citizenship Jay McQuaide (right) with the LEED Platinum certification Blue Cross received for its Boston headquarters. (PRNewsfoto/Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has received top honors from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the design of our corporate headquarters at 101 Huntington Avenue. This makes it largest project in New England and 12th largest in the nation by square footage to be LEED® Platinum certified out of nearly 3,300 projects. We received our LEED Platinum certification using LEED CIv2009 – Commercial Interiors criteria.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, rating system, developed by the USGBC, is the foremost program for buildings, homes, and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.

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Annalyn Frame
Editor-in-Chief, Health Plan News

Annalyn Frame is a dedicated registered nurse and accomplished healthcare journalist known for her commitment to promoting accessible and accurate healthcare information. With a unique blend of medical expertise and editorial prowess, Annalyn serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Health Plan News, a leading online platform at the forefront of disseminating essential insights into the ever-evolving landscape of health plans, wellness strategies, and healthcare policy.

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Annalyn Frame holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a respected institution. Her academic foundation, coupled with her hands-on experience, allows her to offer a well-rounded perspective on healthcare matters.

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