| SECTION 1: CORE REQUIREMENTS |
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| 1. Provide a sustainability statement showing the company’s commitment to a green environment. | | Submit a copy of the sustainability statement. The statement should include specific goals, measurable targets and a plan on how to achieve those goals. |
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| 2. Establish a recycling program for each of the following items: plastics, glass, cardboard and newspaper. | | Submit a copy of the recycling policy. If any of the items may not berecycled, submit a narrative explaining the reason(s). |
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| 3. Establish a recycling program for paper. | | Submit copy of recycling policy. |
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| 4. Establish a company policy of copying internal documents on both sides of paper. | | Submit policy page from employee manual or company’s intranet. |
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| 5. Purchase recycled or managed growth forest paper. The minimum contentis 25%. | | Submit an office supply bill or the packing list of recycled paperpurchased. If only a model or SKU number is listed on the bill/packing slip, include a printout or link of the item description from the supply distributor’s website. |
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| 6. When needed, purchase ENERGY STAR (or equivalent) office equipment/appliances. | | Submit a copy of equipment owner’s manuals showing ENERGY STAR logo or equivalent or submit policy page fromemployee manual/company’s intranet. |
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| 7. Utilize washable or recyclable tableware in main office. | | Submit an office supply bill or the packing list of recycled tableware ornon-disposable tableware purchased. If only a model or SKU number islisted on the bill/packing slip, include a printout or link of the itemdescription from the supply distributor’s website or submit photographsof employees’ personal mugs, glasses, dishes, etc. |
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| 8. Establish a policy to distribute documents electronically in lieu of printing. | | Submit policy page from employee manual or company’s intranet. |
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| 9. Designate a used goods area in office for reusable binders, folders, padded envelopes, boxes, etc. | | Submit policy page from employee manual or company’s intranet or submit photographs of the designated area that includes appropriate labels. |
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| 10. Establish a policy to recycle toner cartridges. | | Submit policy page from employee manual or company’s intranet. |
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| 11. Install lighting technology that complies with IESNA/ASHRAE Standard90.1-2004 throughout the office. (If unable to achieve this item, havedocumentation of request and building owner denial.) | | Download and complete lighting template. Compliant lighting technology must beinstalled throughout the entire office to comply with this prerequisite. |
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| 12. Use non-toxic biodegradable cleaning practices. Cleaning products usedmust comply with maximum VOC contents listed in Green Seal GS-37,Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use (www.greenseal.org). (If unable to achieve this item, have documentation of the requestand building owner denial.) | | Submit policy page from employee manual/company’s intranet thatincludes specific housekeeping/environmental cleaning solutionspecifications, including a list of approved and prohibited chemicals andpractices. If the applicant is a tenant in a building where cleaningservices are provided, have the building management company orcleaning contractor provide a letter verifying use of non-toxicbiodegradable cleaning products. |
| SECTION 2: ELECTIVE ITEMS |
| Main and branch offices | | Documentation Required |
| 1. Conduct an energy audit through utility company. | | Submit documentation of completed audit. |
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| 2. Currently purchases/leases low-emission vehicles for company use for atleast 3% of office employees. | | Submit documentation of purchase receipts or lease terms. |
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| 3. Provide incentives for carpooling/public transportation/biking to work. | | Submit documentation of incentive notification to employees. |
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| 4. Establish a policy to recycle and/or donate old electronic equipment and phones. | | Submit policy page from employee manual or company’s intranet. |
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| 5. Provide bike racks or secure storage for bikes for at least 5% of officeemployees and showers in office building for 0.5% of building occupants. | | Submit photographs of bike racks and shower facilities. |
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| 6. Install motion sensor-controlled lights in the following areas within theoffice building: every individual office, training/conference room,restrooms and break rooms (at a minimum). | | Submit documentation of purchase and installation receipts or submit photographs of sensors. |
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| 7. Install individual comfort control devices with an automated thermostatfor a minimum of 50% of individual work stations. | | Submit documentation of purchase and installation receipts or submit photographs of devices. |
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| 8. Insulate all hot and cold water pipes. | | Submit documentation of purchase and installation receipts or submit photographs of pipes. |
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| 9. Equip at least one room with online meeting, teleconference andvideoconference capabilities (e.g., web cam, Skype, etc.). It should be acommon area designed to hold more than one person who can be presentto attend conferences/meetings. | | Submit photographs of room and equipment. |
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| 10. Establish a policy for archiving documents electronically. | | Submit policy page from employee manual/company’s intranet thatincludes a description of the company’s system used to archivedocuments electronically. |
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| 11. Install lighting technology that complies with IESNA/ASHRAE Standard90.1-2007 throughout the office. | | Download and complete lighting template. Compliant lighting technology must beinstalled throughout the entire office to comply with this elective. |
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| 12. Establish a written policy for turning off lights, computer screens andcomputers when not in use. | | Submit policy page from employee manual/company’s intranet. Thedocument should include a “last-to-leave” policy. |
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| 13. Qualify as a carbon-neutral company with proper third-party verification. | | Submit documentation provided by third-party verifier. |
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| 14. Install low-flush toilets and/or low-flush or waterless urinals throughoutthe building. The fixtures should meet WaterSense performance criteria orequal (www.epa.gov/watersense). | | Submit documentation of purchase and installation receipts or submitphotographs of toilets/urinals. Documentation should include specsheets that verify water usage of fixtures. |
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| 15. Install motion sensor-controlled faucets in all bathrooms. | | Submit documentation of purchase and installation receipts or submit photographs of faucets. |
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| 16. Install aerators on faucets in all user-controlled areas in the office. | | Submit documentation of purchase and installation receipts or submit photographs of sensors. |
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| 17. Office is located within half-mile walking distance of rail or bus stop. | | Submit map of office showing public transportation in the area. Thedistance is to be measured from any of the building entrances. |
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| 18. Office is located within a LEED-certified building or LEED-Commercial Interiors building. | | Submit LEED certification documentation of building. |
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| 19. Complete a LEED-certified project. | | Submit LEED certificate. |
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| 20. Use soy- or vegetable-based inks and recycled or managed-growth paperin outsourced printed materials. | | Submit work orders/invoices from printing vendors that highlight the typeof ink and paper used. |
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| 21. Add “boilerplate” language to subcontracts that would requiresubcontractors to follow/implement sustainable jobsite procedures. | | Submit sample of "boilerplate" language. |
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| 22. Show innovation/exemplary performance in an area not listed above. | | Submit documentation explaining exemplary performance credit. |
| Jobsite Office Locations | | Documentation Required |
| 23. Office is located within half-mile walking distance of rail or bus stop. | | Submit map of office showing public transportation in the area. |
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| 24. Clean or replace air-conditioning filters at least once a month. | | Submit policy page from company manual. |
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| 25. Install lighting technology that complies with IESNA/ASHRAE Standard90.1-2004 throughout the office. | | Download and complete lighting template. Compliant lighting technology must beinstalled throughout the entire office to comply with this elective. |
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| 26. Recycle glass, aluminum, paper and newspaper at all jobsite officelocations; provide collection containers. | | Submit photographs of receptacles or policy page from employee manual or company’s intranet. |
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| 27. Utilize washable or recyclable tableware at all jobsite office locations. | | Submit an office supply bill or the packing list of recycled tableware ornon-disposable tableware purchased. If only a model or SKU number islisted on the bill/packing slip, include a printout (PDF) or link of theitem description from the supply distributor’s website or submitphotographs of employees’ personal mugs, glasses, dishes, etc. |
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| 28. Utilize at least two pieces of ENERGY STAR office equipment at all jobsite office locations (computer, fax, copier, scanner, plotter, mail equipment, etc.). | | Submit a copy of equipment owner’s manuals showing ENERGY STAR logo. |
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| 29. Utilize filter water system or 5-gallon water bottles at all jobsite office locations. | | Submit invoices or receipts or submit photographs of water system. |
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| 30. Post “Jobsite Rules” outlining green initiatives in an area visible to everyemployee/worker. | | Submit photograph or copy of jobsite poster. Use the LEED green buildingrating system as a reference as applicable (www.usgbc.org). |
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| 31. Divert at least 50% of current and future projects’ construction wastematerial from a landfill (calculated by volume or weight). | | If for a LEED project, submit an electronic copy of the Construction Waste Management Plan and an electronic copy of the online submittal calculations documenting the diversion rate of waste from landfill. If not a LEED project, submit an electronic copy of the Construction Waste Management Plan and an electronic copy of a spreadsheet following the format of the LEED documentation requirements of the Construction Waste Management credit documenting the diversion rate of waste from a landfill and submit policy page from employee manual or company’s intranet that contains strategies to achieve the minimum wastediversion for all future projects. |
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| 32. Purchase 10% (by cost) of project’s construction materials within 500miles of the main office. | | If for a LEED project, submit an electronic copy of the online submittal calculations documenting the Regional Materials rate. If not a LEED project, submit an electronic copy of a spreadsheet following the format of the LEED documentation requirements of the Regional Materials credit documenting the regional materials rate. |
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| 33. Purchase 10% (by cost) recycled materials for a project. | | If for a LEED project, submit an electronic copy of the online submittal calculations documenting the Recycled Content rate. If not a LEED project, submit an electronic copy of a spreadsheet following the format of the LEED documentation requirements of the Recycled Content credit documenting the recycled content rate. |
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| 34. Show innovation/exemplary performance in an area not listed above. | | Submit documentation explaining exemplary performance credit. |
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| 35. Show innovation/exemplary performance in an area not listed above. | | Submit documentation explaining exemplary performance credit. |
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| 36. Show innovation/exemplary performance in an area not listed above. | | Submit documentation explaining exemplary performance credit. |
| SECTION 4: EDUCATION AND TRAINING |
| | Documentation Required |
1. Craft Professionals
a. At least 10% of average annual number of craft professionals andother employees on the jobsite receive a minimum of four hours ofsustainability awareness education and/or training prior toapplying for certification.
b. Develop a plan to provide at least two hours per year of continuingeducation on sustainable issues to the same craft professionalsand employees on the jobsite. | | a. Submit total number of craft employees and document that at least10% of average annual number of craft professionals and otheremployees on the jobsite have received a minimum of four hours ofsustainability awareness education and/or training. List each jobtitle (by position) and if the employee is an eligible craftprofessional. Submit training outline or flyer.
b. Submit a plan to provide at least two hours per year of continuing education on sustainable issues. |
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2. Management
a. At least 25% of eligible managers receive a minimum of eighthours of green building awareness education and/or training priorto applying for certification.
b. Provide eligible managers with at least four hours of continuingeducation per year. | | a. Submit total number of eligible management employees (as definedon application) and document that 25% of eligible managers havereceived a minimum of eight hours of green building awarenesseducation and/or training. List each job title (by position) and if theemployee is an eligible manager. Submit training outline or flyer.
b. Document plan to provide eligible managers with at least fourhours of continuing education per year. |
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3. Staff Personnel
All other employees who do not fall under one of the aforementionedclassifications receive a minimum of one hour per year of training thathighlights the company’s efforts to incorporate sustainability into theiroffice practices. | | Document the training provided. Submit training outline or flyer. |
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4. Professional Credentials
At least one company employee has successfully passed the LEED APexam, the Green Advantage Certification exam or an equivalentcredential. | | Submit a copy of the accreditation certificate for the employee(s). |