Centene believes that environmental citizenship is an important aspect of being a responsible enterprise. We are committed to minimizing the impact on the environment through our own actions as well as aspiring the actions of others. Centene’s new multi-tenanted building, which includes Centene’s new corporate headquarters, was built to Leed Gold certification standards. Centene Plaza was constructed on a previously developed site in an urban setting allowing the project to take advantage of existing infrastructure.

Highlights include:

• Over 21,000 square feet of green roof
• Water usage that is 35% more efficient than EPAct
• Energy savings of 10.4% over ASHRAE 90.1-2004 including renewable energy credits to offset 70% energy use over 2 years
• 69% of construction waste diverted from landfills
• 31% regional materials
• 22% recycled materials
• Use of Forest Stewardship Council Certified Wood
• Views for 90% of occupied spaces
• Use of Low-Emitting ( VOCs ) materials