Irvine MINI Confirms, BMW Executive Joins The Board of the U.S. Green Parking Council

October 4, 2011 – Irvine, Calif. – Irvine MINI confirms, BMW Group announced that it will become a member of the Board of Advisors of the Green Parking Council.

Joachim Hauser, Director BMW Group Mobility Services will also be joining the Board of Directors. The GPC is a national 501(c)(3) organization providing leadership and oversight for the green conversion of parking facilities to sustainable, environmentally responsible assets.

“The BMW Group has proved over the years its commitment to sustainability and is a perfect fit to the mandate of the Green Parking Council,” said Darren Richie, General Manager. “Parking facilities are a key asset for future mobility products such as E-Charging and Car Sharing.”

The Green Parking Council (GPC) is a nonprofit organization providing leadership and oversight for the green conversion of parking facilities to sustainable, environmentally responsible assets. GPC is dedicated to expanding green parking practices and environmental services through its Certified Green Garage rating system. GPC encourages new, alternative parking practices and exceptional industry transformation through creative thought and ingenuity. By challenging garage owners and managers to collaborate and create open-sourced, sustainable best practices, the parking industry can positively impact the environment.

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