10). The company understands the importance of improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions for future generations. Additionally, Toshiba's sustainability practices have led the company to receive numerous awards such as the 2012 Smart Commute Award for being among the area's employers with the most carpoolers. Toshiba also joined the US Green Building Council (USGBC) when it received the Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the implementation of energy efficiency projects in its buildings (Toshiba Group,