LEED ® EB M&O Credits & Solutions City Wide Emerald Choice

LEED certification LEED certification How can we help a building acquire the points needed for certification? What follows is a listing of the new LEED EB M&O program. It shows the individual credits, some we can deliver ourselves, and some the building can’t get without our help Use this as an aid to differentiate yourself from the competition and gain a competitive edge

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & Requirements Sustainable SitesSustainable Sites Credit 2: Building Exterior & Hardscape Management/1 Point Credit 2: Building Exterior & Hardscape Management/1 Point IntentIntent Encourage an environmentally building exterior and hardscape maintenance planEncourage an environmentally building exterior and hardscape maintenance plan RequirementRequirement Plan must address all of the following areas of building and grounds as applicablePlan must address all of the following areas of building and grounds as applicable Maintenance EquipmentMaintenance Equipment Snow & Ice removalSnow & Ice removal Cleaning of bldg exteriorCleaning of bldg exterior Paints & Sealants used on exteriorPaints & Sealants used on exterior Cleaning of sidewalks, pavement and other hardscapeCleaning of sidewalks, pavement and other hardscape Potential Strategies Emerald Choice can provide:Emerald Choice can provide: Emerald Choice provides Green Seal certified cleaners for exterior cleaningEmerald Choice provides Green Seal certified cleaners for exterior cleaning A low impact site and building exterior maintenance planA low impact site and building exterior maintenance plan

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementsCredit & Requirements WE Credit 2: 1-3 Points Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting EfficiencyWE Credit 2: 1-3 Points Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency IntentIntent Maximize indoor plumbing efficiencies to reduce burden on municipal water supplyMaximize indoor plumbing efficiencies to reduce burden on municipal water supply RequirementRequirement 10% Reduction 1 point10% Reduction 1 point 20% Reduction 2 points20% Reduction 2 points 30% Reduction 3 points30% Reduction 3 points Reduction based on LEED O&M Reduction based on LEED O&M baseline measurements baseline measurements Potential StrategiesPotential Strategies Use of automatic controlsUse of automatic controls Dual Flush toiletsDual Flush toilets Waterless UrinalsWaterless Urinals Automatic FlushAutomatic Flush Automatic FaucetsAutomatic Faucets

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementCredit & Requirement MR Credit 6: 1 Point Solid waste management: Waste stream auditMR Credit 6: 1 Point Solid waste management: Waste stream audit IntentIntent Facilitate the reduction of ongoing waste by building occupants and building operations.Facilitate the reduction of ongoing waste by building occupants and building operations. RequirementRequirement Conduct a waste stream audit of ongoing waste to establish current building waste baseline that identifies the types of waste making up the waste stream and amounts of eachConduct a waste stream audit of ongoing waste to establish current building waste baseline that identifies the types of waste making up the waste stream and amounts of each Potential StrategiesPotential Strategies Use of LEED template for waste stream audit. Reduce waste with recycling and work station bins.

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementCredit & Requirement MR Credit 7.1 & 7.2: 1-2 points Solid waste management: Ongoing consumablesMR Credit 7.1 & 7.2: 1-2 points Solid waste management: Ongoing consumables IntentIntent Maintain a waste reduction and recycling program that addresses items with low cost per unit that are regularly used and replacesMaintain a waste reduction and recycling program that addresses items with low cost per unit that are regularly used and replaces RequirementRequirement Reuse/Recycle 50% 1pointReuse/Recycle 50% 1point Reuse/Recycle 70% 2pointsReuse/Recycle 70% 2points Collect & Recycle 95% of batteries used in building Possible StrategiesPossible Strategies Develop a waste reduction and recycling program that addresses these low cost regularly used itemsDevelop a waste reduction and recycling program that addresses these low cost regularly used items Personal recycling bins at occupants desksPersonal recycling bins at occupants desks Glass cups used instead of plasticGlass cups used instead of plastic

City Wide Emerald Choice Prerequisite & RequirementPrerequisite & Requirement EQ Prerequisite 3 Green Cleaning PolicyEQ Prerequisite 3 Green Cleaning Policy IntentIntent Reduce exposure of occupants to potentially hazardous chemical contaminantsReduce exposure of occupants to potentially hazardous chemical contaminants RequirementRequirement Establish a written green cleaning policy for building and siteEstablish a written green cleaning policy for building and site Possible StrategiesPossible Strategies SOPs of cleaning systems and proceduresSOPs of cleaning systems and procedures Purchase sustainable cleaning materials, equipment, paper, trash bagsPurchase sustainable cleaning materials, equipment, paper, trash bags Guidelines for safe handling and storage of chemicalsGuidelines for safe handling and storage of chemicals Staff training, Right to Know, Bloodborne standard, dispensing equipment etcStaff training, Right to Know, Bloodborne standard, dispensing equipment etc

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementCredit & Requirement EQ Credit 2.1: 1 Point Occupant comfort/SurveyEQ Credit 2.1: 1 Point Occupant comfort/Survey IntentIntent Assess occupants comfort as it relates to thermal, acoustics, building cleanliness etcAssess occupants comfort as it relates to thermal, acoustics, building cleanliness etc RequirementRequirement Implement occupant survey to collect data on thermal comfort, IAQ, lighting levels, building cleanliness, and other comfort issues.Implement occupant survey to collect data on thermal comfort, IAQ, lighting levels, building cleanliness, and other comfort issues. Possible StrategiesPossible Strategies LEED reference guide for survey ideas, and guidelines.LEED reference guide for survey ideas, and guidelines. Green Seal cleaning chemicals used for building interiorGreen Seal cleaning chemicals used for building interior Green cleaning SOP’sGreen cleaning SOP’s

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementCredit & Requirement EQ Credit 3.1: 1Point Green Cleaning: High Performance Cleaning programEQ Credit 3.1: 1Point Green Cleaning: High Performance Cleaning program IntentIntent Reduce exposure of building occupants to potentially hazardous chemicalReduce exposure of building occupants to potentially hazardous chemical RequirementRequirement Have in place over the performance period a high- performance cleaning program, supported by green cleaning policy (EQ pre-requisite 3)Have in place over the performance period a high- performance cleaning program, supported by green cleaning policy (EQ pre-requisite 3) Possible StrategiesPossible Strategies SOPs and training of staffSOPs and training of staff 3 rd party certification for cleaning chemicals, machines3 rd party certification for cleaning chemicals, machines Use of cleaning equipment that reduces impacts on IAQUse of cleaning equipment that reduces impacts on IAQ Occupant feedbackOccupant feedback Continue improvement strategies, procedures etcContinue improvement strategies, procedures etc

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementsCredit & Requirements EQ Credit 3.2 & 3.3: 1-2 points Green Cleaning Custodial Effectiveness AssessmentEQ Credit 3.2 & 3.3: 1-2 points Green Cleaning Custodial Effectiveness Assessment IntentIntent Reduce exposure of occupants to potentially hazardous chemical and other contaminants by implementing, managing and auditing cleaning procedures and processes.Reduce exposure of occupants to potentially hazardous chemical and other contaminants by implementing, managing and auditing cleaning procedures and processes. RequirementRequirement Conduct an audit based on APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines to determine appearance level of facilityConduct an audit based on APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines to determine appearance level of facility 1- point score 3 or less1- point score 3 or less 2-points score 2 or less2-points score 2 or less Possible StrategiesPossible Strategies Develop a team to conduct a walk through inspection of sample rooms in the building to evaluate effectiveness of the cleaning program.Develop a team to conduct a walk through inspection of sample rooms in the building to evaluate effectiveness of the cleaning program. Emerald Green cleaning program and SOP’sEmerald Green cleaning program and SOP’s Remote TecRemote Tec Implement steps to improve areas that fall below standardImplement steps to improve areas that fall below standard

City Wide Emerald Choice APPA 5 Levels of Clean Level 1- Orderly Spotlessness Level 1- Orderly Spotlessness Floors and base moldings shine and/or are bright and clean. There is no buildup in corners or along walls. All vertical and horizontal surfaces have a freshly cleaned or polished appearance and have no accumulation of dust, dirt, marks, streaks or fingerprints. Lights all work and fixtures are clean. Washrooms and shower fixtures and tile gleam and are odor free. Supplies are adequate. Trash containers and pencil sharpeners hold only daily waste, and are clean and odor free.

City Wide Emerald Choice APPA 5 Levels of Clean Level 2 – Ordinary TidinessLevel 2 – Ordinary Tidiness Floors and base moldings shine and/or bright and clean. There is no buildup in corners or along walls, but there can be two days worth of dust, stains, or streaks. All vertical and horizontal surfaces are clean, but marks dust, smudges and fingerprints are noticeable upon close observation. Lights all work and fixtures are clean. Washrooms and shower fixtures and tile gleam and are odor free. Supplies are adequate. Trash containers and pencil sharpeners hold only daily waste, are clean and odor free

City Wide Emerald Choice APPA 5 Levels of Clean Level 3 – Casual InattentionLevel 3 – Casual Inattention Floors are swept or vacuumed clean, but upon close observation there can be stains. A buildup of dirt and/or floor finish in corners and along walls can be seen. There are dull spots and/or matted carpet in traffic lanes. There are streaks or splashes on base moldings. All vertical and horizontal surfaces have obvious dust, dirt, marks, smudges and fingerprints. Lamps all work and fixtures are clean. Trash containers and pencil sharpeners hold only daily waste, are clean and odor free

City Wide Emerald Choice APPA 5 Levels of Clean Level 4 – Moderate DinginessLevel 4 – Moderate Dinginess Floors are swept or vacuumed clean, but are dull, dingy and stained. There is a noticeable buildup of dirt and/or floor finish in corners and along walls. All horizontal and vertical surfaces have conspicuous dust, smudges, fingerprints and marks. Lamp fixtures are dirty and some lamps ( up to 5 percent ) are burned out. Trash containers and pencil sharpeners have old trash and shavings. They are stained and marked. Trash containers smell sour.

City Wide Emerald Choice APPA 5 Levels of Clean Level 5 – Unkempt Neglect Floors and carpets are dull, dirty, dingy scuffed and/or matted. There is a conspicuous build up of old dirt and/or floor finish in corners and along walls. Base molding is dirty, stained, and streaked. Gum, stains, dirt, dust balls and trash are evident. All vertical and horizontal surfaces have major accumulations of dust, dirt, smudges and fingerprints, all of which will be difficult to remove. Lack of attention is obvious. Light fixtures are dirty, with dust balls and flies. Many lamps ( 5 percent ) are burned out.

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementsCredit & Requirements EQ Credit : 1-3 points Green Cleaning: Sustainable cleaning products and materialsEQ Credit : 1-3 points Green Cleaning: Sustainable cleaning products and materials IntentIntent Reduce environmental impacts of cleaning products disposable janitor products & trash bagsReduce environmental impacts of cleaning products disposable janitor products & trash bags RequirementRequirement Implement sustainable purchasing for cleaning materials and disposable paper products and trash bags. Used by in- house or outside service providerImplement sustainable purchasing for cleaning materials and disposable paper products and trash bags. Used by in- house or outside service provider One point awarded for each 30% of the total annual purchases (dollars) of following products:One point awarded for each 30% of the total annual purchases (dollars) of following products: GS 37 for cleanersGS 37 for cleaners GS 40 for hard floor careGS 40 for hard floor care GS 9 Napkins & Towels/ EPA CPGGS 9 Napkins & Towels/ EPA CPG GS 1 Tissue PaperGS 1 Tissue Paper GS 41 Hand SoapsGS 41 Hand Soaps Environmental Choice CCD programEnvironmental Choice CCD program Possible StrategiesPossible Strategies Purchase products and materials that meet one or more of the specific criteriaPurchase products and materials that meet one or more of the specific criteria

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementCredit & Requirement EQ 3.7: 1 point Green cleaning: Sustainable cleaning equipmentEQ 3.7: 1 point Green cleaning: Sustainable cleaning equipment IntentIntent Reduce exposure of building occupants & maintenance personnel to hazardous chemical, and particulates that adversely impact air quality.Reduce exposure of building occupants & maintenance personnel to hazardous chemical, and particulates that adversely impact air quality. RequirementRequirement Implement a policy for the use of janitorial equipment that aid in the reduction in building contaminants. Equipment must meet the following requirementImplement a policy for the use of janitorial equipment that aid in the reduction in building contaminants. Equipment must meet the following requirement Possible StrategiesPossible Strategies CRI certified equipmentCRI certified equipment Extraction equipment meets CRI seal of approval for deep cleaning extractors.Extraction equipment meets CRI seal of approval for deep cleaning extractors. Automatic scrubbers equipped with variable speed feed pumpAutomatic scrubbers equipped with variable speed feed pump Gel batteriesGel batteries Log kept for all powered equipment to document the date of equipment purchase and all repair activities, mfg spec sheets for all equipmentLog kept for all powered equipment to document the date of equipment purchase and all repair activities, mfg spec sheets for all equipment Remote TecRemote Tec

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementCredit & Requirement EQ 3.8: 1 Point Green Cleaning Entryway SystemsEQ 3.8: 1 Point Green Cleaning Entryway Systems IntentIntent Reduce building occupants & maintenance personnel to hazardous chemical and particulates that adversely impact air qualityReduce building occupants & maintenance personnel to hazardous chemical and particulates that adversely impact air quality RequirementRequirement Use entryway systems to reduce amount of dirt, dust etc entering building. Must be at least 10 feet of mattingUse entryway systems to reduce amount of dirt, dust etc entering building. Must be at least 10 feet of matting Possible StrategiesPossible Strategies Entryway systems, grills, mats, grates, etcEntryway systems, grills, mats, grates, etc Design exterior, stone, brick or concrete surfaces.Design exterior, stone, brick or concrete surfaces. Green cleaning chemicalsGreen cleaning chemicals Low maintenance vegetationLow maintenance vegetation Plant selection on an IPM approach to eliminate pesticides.Plant selection on an IPM approach to eliminate pesticides. Water spigot and electrical outlet for maintenanceWater spigot and electrical outlet for maintenance

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & RequirementCredit & Requirement EQ Credit 3.9: 1 Point Green Cleaning IPMEQ Credit 3.9: 1 Point Green Cleaning IPM IntentIntent Reduce exposure to building occupants and maintenance to hazardous chemical and particular contaminantsReduce exposure to building occupants and maintenance to hazardous chemical and particular contaminants RequirementRequirement Develop and implement a IPMDevelop and implement a IPM Plan shall use least toxic chemicalsPlan shall use least toxic chemicals Address circumstances when application of pesticides is needed.Address circumstances when application of pesticides is needed. Possible StrategiesPossible Strategies Utilize IPMUtilize IPM Stringent cleaning and sanitizing proceduresStringent cleaning and sanitizing procedures Green Seal chemicalsGreen Seal chemicals

City Wide Emerald Choice Credit & Requirement Innovation in High Performance OperationsInnovation in High Performance Operations 1-4 points Provide documentation of each proposed innovation credit. Including a description of the achievement, the additional environmental benefits delivered and the performance measurements used to document the additional environmental benefits delivered over the performance period.Provide documentation of each proposed innovation credit. Including a description of the achievement, the additional environmental benefits delivered and the performance measurements used to document the additional environmental benefits delivered over the performance period. Possible Strategies Emerald Choice Program can provide: Documented training programs and procedures. Remote Tec documentation

City Wide Emerald Choice LEED ® EB M&O LevelsLEED ® EB M&O Levels Certified pointsCertified points Silver43-50 pointsSilver43-50 points Gold51-67 pointsGold51-67 points Platinum68-92 pointsPlatinum68-92 points With this program we can help you attain up to 14 points, more with the innovative credit. Almost 40% of the credits needed for basic certification.