MANHATTAN BEACH, CA—SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX) today announced that its North American distribution center in Rancho Belago, CA, has been officially certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. Designed and built by developer Highland Fairview to the highest environmental standards, the 1.82 million SF SKECHERS facility is the largest LEED certified building in the United States to have received this honor.

“SKECHERS is committed to growing its business in a way that conserves natural resources, protects the environment and reduces waste,” said David Weinberg, SKECHERS Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. “In addition to efficiently distributing our product across North America, the SKECHERS Rancho Belago facility is an outstanding example of how large corporations can grow their business while also promoting Earth-friendly practices. We're proud of the design innovation and 'green' features that can be found throughout the facility.”

"We are honored to receive this unique recognition. A LEED Gold designation is a tremendous achievement for any size project and to be recognized for the largest most advanced sustainable development of its kind in the U.S. is especially rewarding,” said Highland Fairview President and Chief Executive Officer Iddo Benzeevi.