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Siemens Achieves First LEED Platinum Factory in Global Network
The Mitras factory in Santa Catarina, Mexico combines automation, digital monitoring and solar generation to reduce energy use by 40% and cut CO₂ emissions annually.
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For electrical manufacturing and industrial infrastructure applications, Siemens has achieved LEED Platinum certification for its Mitras manufacturing plant in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, marking the first Siemens factory worldwide to meet the highest LEED sustainability standard.
Sustainable Manufacturing Infrastructure in Mexico
The Mitras manufacturing plant in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico, has been awarded Platinum certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The distinction represents the highest level of recognition for sustainable buildings and makes the facility the first Siemens factory worldwide to obtain LEED Platinum certification.
The 18,700-square-meter industrial complex, inaugurated in 2024, is also the first industrial building in Mexico to achieve LEED Platinum for Building Design and Construction: New Construction under LEED version 4 (LEED v4). The plant was developed as part of Siemens’ strategy to expand manufacturing capacity in northern Mexico while integrating sustainable construction and digital infrastructure.
At the site, Siemens operates plastic injection molding processes and the manufacturing of low-voltage electrical components used in circuit protection and electrification systems. These products support power distribution infrastructure across industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and energy networks.
Energy-Efficient Building Design and Digital Infrastructure
The Mitras facility integrates several technologies designed to optimize energy consumption and production processes. These include automation systems, digital monitoring platforms, and energy management solutions that track operational performance across the shopfloor.
Through the combination of building design and operational technologies, the facility achieves measurable environmental performance indicators:
- Approximately 40 % lower power consumption compared with standard industrial reference buildings
- Around 800 MWh of renewable electricity generated annually from on-site solar installations
- Annual CO₂ emission reductions of approximately 2,740 tons
Energy-efficient building systems and real-time monitoring tools allow plant operators to optimize equipment performance while maintaining transparency over energy use and operational metrics.
Judith Wiese, Chief People and Sustainability Officer and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens, explained the broader objective behind the project: “Our LEED Platinum certification for the Mitras manufacturing plant provides a blueprint for sustainable manufacturing while supporting digital and sustainability transformation at industrial scale.”
Role of Siemens Real Estate in Sustainable Construction
The development and construction of the facility were led by Siemens Real Estate (SRE), the company’s global real estate organization responsible for sustainable site development.
SRE has completed more than 70 LEED-certified projects worldwide, covering approximately 1.2 million m² of industrial and commercial space. The organization applies LEED design frameworks to reduce environmental impact through energy efficiency, water management, and sustainable building materials.
Within the LEED system—used in more than 180 countries—Platinum represents the highest rating, awarded to projects that achieve exceptional performance across environmental criteria including energy efficiency, resource management, and emissions reduction.
Strategic Manufacturing Hub in North America
Siemens has maintained operations in Mexico for over 130 years, and the Mitras plant reinforces the country’s role as a key manufacturing and innovation hub within the company’s global network.
The facility supplies products to markets across North America, while demonstrating how digitalization and sustainable infrastructure can be integrated within industrial production sites.
This development builds on additional recognition of Siemens’ operations in the country. In November 2025, the company received the “Made in Mexico” certification from the Ministry of Economy, acknowledging the technological value and industrial contribution of products manufactured in the country.
By combining advanced automation technologies with energy-efficient infrastructure, the Mitras facility illustrates how industrial sites can reduce energy consumption and emissions while maintaining high production capacity for electrification technologies.
Edited by industrial journalist, Natania Lyngdoh — AI-Powered.
www.siemens.com
Judith Wiese, Chief People and Sustainability Officer and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens, explained the broader objective behind the project: “Our LEED Platinum certification for the Mitras manufacturing plant provides a blueprint for sustainable manufacturing while supporting digital and sustainability transformation at industrial scale.”
Role of Siemens Real Estate in Sustainable Construction
The development and construction of the facility were led by Siemens Real Estate (SRE), the company’s global real estate organization responsible for sustainable site development.
SRE has completed more than 70 LEED-certified projects worldwide, covering approximately 1.2 million m² of industrial and commercial space. The organization applies LEED design frameworks to reduce environmental impact through energy efficiency, water management, and sustainable building materials.
Within the LEED system—used in more than 180 countries—Platinum represents the highest rating, awarded to projects that achieve exceptional performance across environmental criteria including energy efficiency, resource management, and emissions reduction.
Strategic Manufacturing Hub in North America
Siemens has maintained operations in Mexico for over 130 years, and the Mitras plant reinforces the country’s role as a key manufacturing and innovation hub within the company’s global network.
The facility supplies products to markets across North America, while demonstrating how digitalization and sustainable infrastructure can be integrated within industrial production sites.
This development builds on additional recognition of Siemens’ operations in the country. In November 2025, the company received the “Made in Mexico” certification from the Ministry of Economy, acknowledging the technological value and industrial contribution of products manufactured in the country.
By combining advanced automation technologies with energy-efficient infrastructure, the Mitras facility illustrates how industrial sites can reduce energy consumption and emissions while maintaining high production capacity for electrification technologies.
Edited by industrial journalist, Natania Lyngdoh — AI-Powered.
www.siemens.com
