Leonardo Academy announces the appointment of Russell Chudd, of International Game Technology (IGT) to the Sustainable Gaming Standards Committee. IGT is one of the premier gaming companies in the world specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic gaming equipment and network systems, as well as licensing and services.

Applications are still being accepted for additional openings on the Committee, within the Environmentalist and User Interest Categories. Any individual or representative of an organization that 1) focuses on preserving the environment, or 2) uses goods (casino and cruise ship operators, end users), and is interested in participating in a national dialogue on sustainable gaming standards, is encouraged to apply.

About the Committee - The Sustainable Gaming Standards Committee's goal is to help the gaming industry identify and communicate the sustainability parameters of their products and services and to allow industry purchasers to identify their sustainability preferences when purchasing gaming equipment and services. The committee has been charged with developing a comprehensive framework and common set of sustainability metrics that assess environmental, social, and economic performance at all levels of the gaming industry supply and delivery chain and encourage continuous improvement in overall sustainability performance. Leonardo Academy, a non-profit organization that works to advance sustainability, is providing facilitation and process support for the standard development initiative, under the rules of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

The current Committee consists of a skilled, diverse membership representing product designers and manufacturers; energy providers; architects; environmental consultants; certifiers; academia and research; environmental NGOs; and industry trade associations. For more information, visit: http://www.leonardoacademy.org/programs/standards/gaming/development.html

How to Apply - To receive an application for the open Standards Committee seats, please contact John Rodgers at Leonardo Academy (Tel: 608-280-0255, Email: jrodgers@leonardoacademy.org). Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and new committee members will be announced upon approval.

About Leonardo Academy - Leonardo Academy is a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability and environmental stewardship. Leonardo Academy develops innovative tools that leverage the competitive market so both buyers and sellers can drive increased sustainability and create sustainability opportunities that promote a thriving planet and transform the way we live. Leonardo Academy helps companies, organizations, families and individuals advance sustainability with overall sustainability assessments and strategies, LEED implementation and certifications for buildings and emissions inventories as well as reduction and offset strategies.

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Leonardo Academy is a charitable (501c3)nonprofit that promotes sustainability. Our primary focus is developing and supporting approaches to environmental improvement that put the competitive market to work on improving the environment. Work includes: Cleaner and Greener® recognition and certification program for emission reduction actions by companies, organizations, events, families and individuals - Key role in authoring and supporting U.S. Green Building Council' LEED® for Existing Buildings Rating System, Supporting development, implementation and documentation of LEED projects - Sustainability training and education - Prairie and savannah restoration - ANSI Accredited Standard Developer: Developing ANSI standard for emissions inventories, emission reduction credits and offsets.

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