The Co-operators introduces discount for LEED certification

The Co-operators has introduced a 10% insurance discount for dwellings that are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified. The discount, in conjunction other sustainable products and services such as discounts for hybrids, is intended to encourage and reward environmentally responsible behaviour among customers. Two members of  The Co-operators group of companies already offer the discount.Co-operators General Insurance Company is offering it under the name Envirowise.At L’Union Canadienne, the discount is known as Rabais Éco-Logik.The Canada Green Building Council grants LEED certification using internationally accepted benchmarks for design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.