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 region's employers with the most carpoolers. Toshiba also joined the US Green Building Council (USGBC) when it received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification for creating energy efficiency projects in its buildings (Toshiba Group,