Crosswalk of Sustainable Federal Building Requirements and Certification Standards
This crosswalk identifies specific credits/points within selected commercial building certification systems and standards that federal agencies should focus on in order to meet the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings (GP) and other sustainable federal building requirements.
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Integrated design and managementIntegrated DesignGP 1.1. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Integrated Design and Management |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
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BREEAM
![]() MAN 01 – Building user guide MAN 02 – Management engagement and feedback MAN 03 – Maintenance policies and procedures MAN 04 – Environmental policies and procedures |
Green Globes EB
![]() 1.1.1 Environmental Management System |
LBC
![]() Imperative 19 - Beauty + Biophilia |
LEED O+M
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to either reference 2018 IgCC Appendix F Integrated Design or have a more tailored Integrated Design and Management Plan MR Prerequisite: Facility Maintenance and Renovations Policy |
Green Globes NC
![]() 6.1.2.1 Employ an Integrated Design Process (IDP) |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Integrative Process |
Access to public amenities/neighborhood assetsSitingGP 1.2. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Sustainable Siting |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() The rating system includes access credits for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings and the Health Care modules include a walkability index; however, the universal, office, and light industrial modules do not address access to public amenities. In order to comply with the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they leverage existing infrastructure and align with local/regional planning goals. |
BREEAM
![]() TRA 03 – Proximity to amenities MAN 01 – Building user guide |
Green Globes EB
![]() 2.2.2 Existing Sites: 6.5.4 Health & Wellness |
LBC
![]() Imperative 4 - human scaled living Imperative 17 - universal access |
LEED O+M
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Green Globes NC
![]() 7.2.1 Transportation |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Location & Transportation - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses |
Floodplain avoidanceSitingGP 1.2. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Sustainable Siting |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
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BREEAM
![]() RSL 01 – Flood risk assessment |
Green Globes EB
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LBC
![]() Imperative 1 - ecology of place |
LEED O+M
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Green Globes NC
![]() 7.1.2 Greenfields, Brownfields, and Floodplains |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Sustainable Sites - Site Assessment Credit: Location & Transportation - Sensitive Land Protection |
Preservation and protection of surrounding areas and habitatsSitingGP 1.2. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Sustainable Siting |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() 09.1.03 - Protect and/or restore habitat |
BREEAM
![]() LUE 01 – Planted area LUE 02 – Ecological features of planted area LUE 03 – Ecology report LUE 04 – Biodiversity management plan POL 01 – Minimizing water course pollution POL 07 – Inspection of watercourse pollution prevention features RSL 04 – Durable and resilient features |
Green Globes EB
![]() 2.2.1 Site Enhancement 2.2.2 Existing Sites |
LBC
![]() Imperative 1 - ecology of place Imperative 3 - habitat exchange |
LEED O+M
![]() SS Credit: Site Management SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction SS Credit: light Pollution Reduction |
Green Globes NC
![]() 7.1.2 Greenfields, Brownfields, and Floodplains |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Sustainable Sites - Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Credit: Location & Transportation - Sensitive Land Protection Credit: Sustainable Sites - Protect or Restore Habitat Credit: Sustainable Sites - Open Space |
Protection of historic resourcesSitingGP 1.2. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Sustainable Siting |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
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BREEAM
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Green Globes EB
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LBC
![]() Imperative 16 - net positive waste |
LEED O+M
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Green Globes NC
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LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Materials & Resources - Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction |
Stormwater managementWater Use Efficiency and ManagementGP 1.3. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Stormwater Management |
BOMA 360
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Exterior Maintenance Management
Documentation—Upload copy of exterior maintenance management plan that includes, at a minimum, green pest control, fertilizer strategies, and storm water control. (1 point) |
BOMA Best
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09.05.01 - Does the facility site include features to minimize and manage stormwater runoff?
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BREEAM
![]() RSL 02 – Surface water run-off impact mitigation |
Green Globes EB
![]() 2.2.1 Site Enhancement: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 5 - responsible water use Imperative 6 - net positive water |
LEED O+M
![]() SS Credit: Rainwater Management SS Credit: Site Management |
Green Globes NC
![]() There is no mention of LID strategies or ensuring the site is mitigated to pre-development hydrology. The credits will certainly help, but will not get an agency to be 100% compliant with the guiding principle. In order to comply with the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure the site uses LID strategies or is mitigated to pre-development hydrology. 7.4.1 Stormwater Management |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Sustainable Sites - Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Credit: Sustainable Sites - Rainwater Management |
Access to public transportationSitingGP 1.4. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Infrastructure Utilization and Optimization |
BOMA 360
![]() Traffic Reduction Initiatives |
BOMA Best
![]() 10.02.09 - Is a transportation survey conducted in the building? OR 10.04.02 - Promoting the use of public transportation. |
BREEAM
![]() TRA 02 – Proximity to public transport MAN 01 – Building user guide MAN 02 – Management engagement and feedback |
Green Globes EB
![]() 2.2.2 Existing Sites: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 4 - human scaled living Imperative 17 - universal access |
LEED O+M
![]() LT Prerequisite: Transportation Performance |
Green Globes NC
![]() 7.1.1 Urban Infill and Urban Sprawl 7.2 Transportation |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Location & Transportation - Access to Quality Transit |
Consideration of occupant transportation emissionsSitingGP 1.4. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Infrastructure Utilization and Optimization |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() 10.02.09 - Is a transportation survey conducted in the building? OR 10.04.02 - Promoting the use of public transportation. OR 10.04.03 - Encouraging carpooling and/or car sharing programs. OR 10.04.04 - Providing a charging station for electric/hybrid vehicles. |
BREEAM
![]() TRA 01 – Alternative modes of transportation TRA 02 – Proximity to public transport TRA 03 – Proximity to amenities TRA 04 – Pedestrian and cyclist safety MAN 01 – Building User Guide |
Green Globes EB
![]() 2.2.2 Existing Sites |
LBC
![]() Imperative 4 - human scaled living |
LEED O+M
![]() LT Prerequisite: Transportation Performance |
Green Globes NC
![]() 7.2.1 Transportation |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Location + Transportation - Electric Vehicles Credit: Location + Transportation - Biking Facilities Credit: Location + Transportation - Reduced Parking Footprint Credit: Location + Transportation - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses |
CommissioningIntegrated DesignGP 1.5. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Commissioning |
BOMA 360
![]() Energy Audit and System Commissioning Documentation—Upload proof of current commissioning |
BOMA Best
![]() 01.03.06 - Are the equipment and energy systems regularly re- or retro-commissioned? 01.03.07 - Are newly installed energy systems and equipment appropriately commissioned? |
BREEAM
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Green Globes EB
![]() 3.3.3 Commissioning |
LBC
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LEED O+M
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Green Globes NC
![]() 6.5 Commissioning or Systems Manual Training |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Energy & Atmosphere - Fundamental Commissioning and Verification Credit: Energy & Atmosphere - Enhanced Commissioning |
Energy use reductionEnergy EfficiencyGP 2.1. Optimize Energy Performance: Energy Efficiency |
BOMA 360
![]() ENERGY STAR® Benchmarking |
BOMA Best
![]() While ASHRAE 90.1 is referenced in the office, and universal modules, a specific year is not referenced. The standard only encourages that "when it comes time to replace equipment, they will be replaced with an energy efficient model compliant with ASHRAE 90.1 or ENERGY STAR; however, no year is specified with regard to the ASHRAE 90.1 standard. There is no energy reduction performance path and ENERGY STAR benchmarking is encouraged but not required. To meet the guiding principles, agencies would need to be 30% better than the current ASHRAE 90.1 standard or have an Energy Star rating of 75 or higher. BP2 - Has an ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Assessment been conducted in the last five (5) years? BP3 - Is an Energy Management Plan in place at the building BP4 - Is an energy reduction target in place at the building? 01.02.03 - What is the Energy Star score achieved by this building? (60 points for achieving an ENERGY STAR rating of 75) 01.02.05 - Has an ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Assessment been performed on the building in the last five (5) years? E19+E20 |
BREEAM
![]() Use the Asset Energy Calculator to determine if the building is 20% below 2015 energy use baseline or 30% below 2003 energy use baseline |
Green Globes EB
![]() 3.1.1B.1 – must get 24 points or higher to meet GP |
LBC
![]() Imperative 7 - Energy and Carbon Reduction |
LEED O+M
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they reference ASHRAE 90.1-2013 in their projects and be 30% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2013, demonstrate energy use is 20% below FY2015 baseline, demonstrate energy use is 30% below FY2003 baseline, or achieve an Energy Star rating of 75 or higher. EA Prerequisite: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices EA Prerequisite: Energy Performance |
Green Globes NC
![]() The rating system references ASHRAE 90.1 2010 as to complete one of the credits, it does reference ASHRAE 90.1-2013 but it is more optional than ASHRAE 90.1 2010. The rating system does contain an energy reduction performance path; however, it does not require buildings to attain an Energy Star rating. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they reference ASHRAE 90.1-2013 in their projects and be 30% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2013, demonstrate energy use is 20% below FY2015 baseline, demonstrate energy use is 30% below FY2003 baseline, or achieve an Energy Star rating of 75 or higher. 8.1 Energy Performance |
LEED BD+C
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure that their projects be 30% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2013, demonstrate energy use is 20% below FY2015 baseline, demonstrate energy use is 30% below FY2003 baseline, or achieve an Energy Star rating of 75 or higher. Energy + Atmosphere prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance Energy + Atmosphere credit: Optimize Energy Performance |
Procurement of ENERGY STAR® products and/ Federal Energy Management Program or productsEnergy EfficiencyGP 2.1. Optimize Energy Performance: Energy Efficiency |
BOMA 360
![]() Green Purchasing ENERGY STAR Products for Building and Tenants ENERGY STAR Products for Building and Tenants |
BOMA Best
![]() While the use of Energy Star products is referenced in the rating system, it does not include prescriptive energy performance measures for building products. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies should purchase Energy Star or FEMP-designated products where possible. 01.04.03 - What building areas incorporate at least 50% of ENERGY STAR or DesignLight Consortium (DLC) approved lighting lamps and ballasts? 01.05.05 - Is 75% of the domestic water heating equipment efficient? 06.01.07 - Energy efficient equipment 06.01.08 - Water efficient equipment 09.01.10 - Use of environmentally preferable maintenance equipment 10.01.04 - Are tenants required to comply with specific environmental criteria? [Energy Efficiency] |
BREEAM
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. It does not require the purchase of Energy Star or FEMP-designated products. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, buildings would need to ensure they purchase Energy Star or FEMP-designated products as appropriate. RSC 05 – Sustainable Procurement |
Green Globes EB
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system addresses environmental purchasing, but does not reference Energy Star or other standards. In order to comply with the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet the government's recommended specifications, standards and ecolabels or those that are FEMP products and ENERGY STAR. 5.1.2.3 – but agency would need to specify energy star or FEMP designated products |
LBC
![]() It's stated that "Procurement of Energy Star and FEMP products are a key strategy outlined in the technical support and guidance documents offered to project teams." However, procurement of Energy Star and FEMP products are not explicitly stated in LBC standards. In order to comply with the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet the government's recommended specifications, standards and ecolabels or those that are FEMP products and ENERGY STAR. Imperative 7 - Energy and Carbon Reduction Imperative 8 - Net Positive Carbon |
LEED O+M
![]() EA Prerequisite: Energy Performance MR Credit: Purchasing |
Green Globes NC
![]() 8.2.3 Plug Load and Process Energy Management |
LEED BD+C
![]() Option 3 of Energy and Atmosphere credit Optimize Energy Performance |
Energy meteringEnergy EfficiencyGP 2.2. Optimize Energy Performance: Energy Metering |
BOMA 360
![]() Building Energy Management |
BOMA Best
![]() 01.04.02 - What percentage of the building's energy consumption is sub-metered? |
BREEAM
![]() ENE 15 – Monitoring energy uses ENE 16 – Monitoring tenanted areas |
Green Globes EB
![]() 3.3.4 Energy Monitoring, Policy, & Management |
LBC
![]() Imperative 7 - Energy and Carbon Reduction |
LEED O+M
![]() EA Prerequisite: Energy Performance |
Green Globes NC
![]() 8.3.1 Metering |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Energy + Atmosphere - Building-Level Energy Metering Prerequisite: Energy + Atmosphere - Advanced Energy Metering |
Renewable energyEnergy EfficiencyGP 2.3. Optimize Energy Performance: Renewable Energy |
BOMA 360
![]() Section 4: Energy Renewable Energy (Up to 2 points) Documentation—Upload specifications documentation for purchase of renewable energy for at least 25% of building consumption. - OR - Documentation—Upload contract documentation for generation of at least 1 percent of renewable energy. (1 point) Demand Response Program Internal Scheduling Program |
BOMA Best
![]() 01.05.11 - Are renewable-energy certificates or low-impact electricity purchased? AND 01.05.12 - Are renewable natural resources used on-site to generate at least 1% of the building's energy? |
BREEAM
![]() ENE 10 – Demand side management capabilities for electricity ENE 15 – Monitoring energy uses |
Green Globes EB
![]() 3.4.1 Renewable and Alternative Energy |
LBC
![]() Imperative 7 - Energy and Carbon Reduction Imperative 8 - Net Positive Carbon |
LEED O+M
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Green Globes NC
![]() 8.4.1 On-site Renewable Energy |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Energy & Atmosphere - Renewable Energy |
BenchmarkingEnergy EfficiencyGP 2.4. Optimize Energy Performance: Benchmarking |
BOMA 360
![]() Building Energy Management |
BOMA Best
![]() BP2 - Has an ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Assessment been conducted in the last five (5) years? AND BP4 - Is an energy reduction target in place at the building? AND 01.01.04 - Have three (3) years of energy consumption data been analyzed in order to establish trends? OR 01.02.01 - Do you benchmark energy performance using either BOMA BEST or ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager portal? OR 01.02.05 - Has an ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Assessment been performed on the building in the last five (5) years? OR 01.03.02 - Does building management track and monitor building performance and consumption patterns? |
BREEAM
![]() ENE 12 – Local energy performance asset rating |
Green Globes EB
![]() 3.3.4 Energy Monitoring, Policy, & Management: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 7 - Energy and Carbon Reduction |
LEED O+M
![]() EA Prerequisite: Energy Performance |
Green Globes NC
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LEED BD+C
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies need to benchmark building performance each year, preferably in Energy Star Portfolio Manager. The rating system encourages metering energy use and monitoring on a monthly basis as well as sharing the info with USGBC; however, the rating system does not require annual benchmarking. Energy + Atmosphere prerequisite: Building-Level Energy Metering |
Indoor water use reductionWater Use Efficiency and ManagementGP 3.1. Protect and Conserve Water: Indoor Water Use |
BOMA 360
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Water Management
Indicate that a building/facility benchmarks its water usage through EPA’s ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager. (2 points) |
BOMA Best
![]() The standard addresses actual water use intensity and water use trends for office buildings only, but does not distinguish between indoor and outdoor water use. To meet Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they use strategies to minimize indoor water use and waste and distinguish between indoor and outdoor water use. BP6 - Is a Water Management Plan in place at the building? 02.02.02 - What is the calculated Water Use Intensity for the building? 02.02.03 - What is the Water Use Intensity (WUI) range achieved by this building? 02.05.02 - Have three (3) years of water consumption been analyzed in order to establish trends? |
BREEAM
![]() WAT 01 – Water monitoring WAT 02 – Water efficient equipment: toilets WAT 03 – Water efficient equipment: urinals WAT 04 – Water efficient equipment: hand washing sink faucets WAT 05 – Water efficient equipment: showers WAT 06 – Water efficient equipment: appliances WAT 10 – Reducing utility-supplied water consumption WAT 12 – Water recycling WAT 14 – Water strategy |
Green Globes EB
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system addresses monitoring and reporting of total water use; however, it does not differentiate between indoor and outdoor water use for reporting purposes. The water audit covers major water use systems which may be useful in differentiating between indoor and outdoor consumption, but this is not explicit in the rating system. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must measure reductions in indoor water use and provide specific parameters on a percent reduction. 4.1.1 Water Consumption (three paths): 4.2.3 Water Quality and Management: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 5 - responsible water use Imperative 6 - net positive water |
LEED O+M
![]() WE Prerequisite: Water Performance |
Green Globes NC
![]() 9.1.1 Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Standards 6.1.1 Performance and Green Design Goals |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Water Efficiency - Indoor Water Use Reduction Credit: Water Efficiency - Indoor Water Use Reduction |
Procurement Water conserving productsWater Use Efficiency and ManagementGP 3.1. Protect and Conserve Water: Indoor Water Use |
BOMA 360
![]() Green Purchasing Water Management |
BOMA Best
![]() 02.04.01 - Which type of water efficient controls are used for irrigation? OR 02.04.04 - Toilet: 4.8 L/flush or less (1.28 G/flush) OR 02.04.05 - Urinals: 1.9 L/flush or less (0.5 G/flush) OR 02.04.06 - Lavatory and kitchen faucets: 5.7 L/min or less (1.5 G/min) OR 02.04.07 - Shower heads: 7.6 L/min or less (2 G/min) |
BREEAM
![]() WAT 02 – Water efficient equipment: toilets WAT 03 – Water efficient equipment: urinals WAT 04 – Water efficient equipment: hand washing sink faucets WAT 05 – Water efficient equipment: showers WAT 06 – Water efficient equipment: appliances |
Green Globes EB
![]() 4.2.1 Water conserving fixtures |
LBC
![]() Imperative 5 - responsible water use Imperative 6 - net positive water |
LEED O+M
![]() WE Prerequisite: Water Performance |
Green Globes NC
![]() 9.1.1 Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Standards |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Water Efficiency - Indoor Water Use Reduction Prerequisite: Water Efficiency - Outdoor Water Use Reduction |
Water use in cooling equipmentWater Use Efficiency and ManagementGP 3.1. Protect and Conserve Water: Indoor Water Use |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() 03.01.01 - Is a training program on IAQ in place for Property Managers and Building Maintenance staff? AND 02.04.02 - What percentage of building's water consumption is submetered? |
BREEAM
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Green Globes EB
![]() 3.2.4 cooling systems |
LBC
![]() Imperative 6 - net positive water |
LEED O+M
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Green Globes NC
![]() The rating system does not include requirements to eliminate potable water use for cooling equipment; although there are credits for maximizing efficiency of cooling equipment to minimize water makeup. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies should use strategies to eliminate potable water use for cooling equipment. 9.2.1 Cooling Towers 9.4.1 Commercial Food Service Equipment |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Water Efficiency - Optimize process water use |
Water meteringWater Use Efficiency and ManagementGP 3.2. Protect and Conserve Water: Water Metering |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() While the rating system covers the use of water meters and submetering water use, it does not explicitly address metering irrigation water usage. To meet the guiding principles, agencies would need to meter irrigation water use. 02.04.02 - What percentage of the building's water consumption is sub-metered? |
BREEAM
![]() WAT 01 – Water metering |
Green Globes EB
![]() 4.2.3 Water Quality and Management: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 5 - responsible water use Imperative 6 - net positive water |
LEED O+M
![]() WE Prerequisite: Water Performance |
Green Globes NC
![]() 9.7.1.1 Metering |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Water Efficiency - Building-Level Water Metering Credit: Water Efficiency - Water Metering |
Outdoor water use reductionWater Use Efficiency and ManagementGP 3.3. Protect and Conserve Water: Outdoor Water Use |
BOMA 360
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Water Management
Indicate that a building/facility benchmarks its water usage through EPA’s ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager. (2 points) |
BOMA Best
![]() The standard addresses actual water use intensity and water use trends for office buildings only, but does not distinguish between indoor and outdoor water use. To meet Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they use strategies to minimize outdoor water use and waste and distinguish between indoor and outdoor water use. BP6 - Is a Water Management Plan in place at the building? 02.02.02 - What is the calculated Water Use Intensity for the building? 02.02.03 - What is the Water Use Intensity (WUI) range achieved by this building? 02.04.01 - Which type of water efficient controls are used for irrigation? 02.05.02 - Have three (3) years of water consumption been analyzed in order to establish trends? |
BREEAM
![]() Outside of using local plants, the rating system does not contain any credits that specifically target reducing outdoor water use. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to employ water efficient irrigation strategies to reduce outdoor water use by 50% or more and use xeriscaping techniques or other strategies designed to minimize outdoor water use. LUE 02 – Ecological features of planted area |
Green Globes EB
![]() 4.2.2 Outdoor water consumption |
LBC
![]() Imperative 5 - responsible water use Imperative 6 - net positive water |
LEED O+M
![]() SS Credit: Site Management |
Green Globes NC
![]() 9.4.4.1 Water features and pools 9.8.1 Leak Detection 9.9.1 Irrigation |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Water Efficiency - Outdoor Water Use Reduction Credit: Water Efficiency - Outdoor Water use Reduction |
Water efficient landscapesWater Use Efficiency and ManagementGP 3.3. Protect and Conserve Water: Outdoor Water Use |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() While the rating system covers the use of water efficient landscapes, it does not contain strategies to limit the potable use of water for irrigation to 50% or more below conventional practices. To meet the Guiding Principle, agencies would also need to limit potable water use for irrigation to 50% or more below ASHRAE 189.1 or other ASHRAE standards. 02.04.01 - Which type of water efficient controls are used for irrigation? 09.01.02 - Use of native species 09.01.03 - Protect and/or restore habitat |
BREEAM
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. While the rating system contains a credit on using water efficient landscapes, it does not mention strategies or other requirements to reduce landscape water use to be 50% or less than conventional practices. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to use strategies to reduce landscape irrigation to be 50% below conventional practices. LUE 02 – Ecological features of planted area |
Green Globes EB
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system addresses the use of water efficient landscapes and provides strategies for setting reduction targets. However, actual reductions in irrigation consumption are not tied to the strategies or addressed in the rating system. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must water efficient landscapes and limit irrigation to at least 50% below conventional practices. 4.2.2 Outdoor Water Consumption |
LBC
![]() Imperative 1 - ecology of place Imperative 5 - responsible water use Imperative 6 - net positive water |
LEED O+M
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, the rating system needs to address the use of water-efficient landscapes and reducing outdoor irrigation; however, there are only enough points allotted up to a 40% reduction. WE Prerequisite: Water Performance SS Credit: Site Management |
Green Globes NC
![]() The rating system addresses the use of water efficient landscapes and provides strategies for setting reduction targets. However, actual reductions in irrigation consumption are not tied to the strategies or addressed in the rating system. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must water efficient landscapes and limit irrigation to at least 50% below conventional practices. 9.9.1 Irrigation |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Water Efficiency - Outdoor Water Use Reduction Credit: Water Efficiency - Outdoor Water use Reduction |
Alternative sources of waterWater Use Efficiency and ManagementGP 3.4. Protect and Conserve Water: Alternative Water |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
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02.05.03 - Are non-potable water sources used at the building?
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BREEAM
![]() WAT 10 – Reducing utility-supplied water consumption WAT 12 – Water recycling |
Green Globes EB
![]() 4.2.2 Outdoor Water Consumption |
LBC
![]() Imperative 5 - responsible water use Imperative 6 - net positive water |
LEED O+M
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Green Globes NC
![]() 9.6.1 Alternate Water Sources 9.6.2 Alternate Water Sources for Non-Domestic for Non-Potable Use |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Water Efficiency - Indoor Water Use Reduction Credit: Water Efficiency - Outdoor Water Use Reduction |
Ventilation and thermal comfortHealthy, Effective EnvironmentsGP 4.1. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Ventilation and Thermal Comfort |
BOMA 360
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system addresses performance goals and strategies for routine space temperature, it does not cite either ASHRAE Standards 55 or 62.1. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must ensure they follow ASHRAE 55 and 62.1. Indoor Air Quality |
BOMA Best
![]() The rating system does not reference ASHRAE 55. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they meet the current version of ASHRAE 55. 03.04.04 - Do measured outdoor air ventilation rates meet the minimum requirements of Table 6.2.2.1 of the current ASHRAE 62.1 standard? 03.05.04 - Are the measured outdoor air ventilation rates greater than those required by table 6.2.2.1 of the current version of ASHRAE 62.1? |
BREEAM
![]() HEA 14 – Thermal comfort HEA 16 – Indoor air quality management |
Green Globes EB
![]() 6.1.1 Ventilation System |
LBC
![]() Imperative 9 - healthy interior environment Imperative 10 - healthy interior performance |
LEED O+M
![]() EQ Prerequisite: Minimum Indoor Air Quality |
Green Globes NC
![]() 11.1.1.1 Ventilation Air Quality |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Environmental Quality - Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Credit: Environmental Quality - Thermal Comfort |
Daylighting and lighting controlsHealthy, Effective EnvironmentsGP 4.2. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Daylighting and Lighting Controls |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() The standard includes modules for various building types. While some modules address lighting controls and others address designing for maximum daylighting, there do not appear to be any modules that include provisions for designing for maximum daylighting. To meet the guiding principles, agencies would need to ensure their building incorporates daylighting in the space. 01.04.05 - What percentage of lighting fixtures are controlled by sensors? 01.04.07 - What percentage of the building's lighting is connected to an addressable lighting control system? (9 points - Office, ESC, Universal) |
BREEAM
![]() HEA 01 – Daylighting HEA 02 – Control of glare from sunlight HEA 03 – Internal and external lighting levels HEA 04 – Lighting control |
Green Globes EB
![]() 6.4.1 Daylighting and Electrical Lighting Features: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 9 - healthy interior environment Imperative 10 - healthy interior performance |
LEED O+M
![]() EA Prerequisite: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices |
Green Globes NC
![]() 11.3.1 Daylighting and Views |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Environmental Quality - Daylight Credit: Environmental Quality - Interior Lighting |
Low-emitting materials and productsHealthy, Effective EnvironmentsGP 4.3. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Low-Emitting Materials and Products |
BOMA 360
![]() Green Purchasing Green Cleaning |
BOMA Best
![]() BP7 - Is an Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Plan in place at the building? AND 03.01.03 - Is a plan in place to control construction-generated contaminants prior to base-building or tenant renovation? AND OR 06.01.06 - Building materials used for renovations. OR 10.01.04 - Are tenants required to comply with specific environmental criteria? (Criterion: Environmental Fit-up plan) |
BREEAM
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Green Globes EB
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LBC
![]() Imperative 9 - healthy interior environment Imperative 10 - healthy interior performance Imperative 12 - responsible materials Imperative 13 - red list Imperative 14 - responsible sourcing |
LEED O+M
![]() EQ Prerequisite: Green Cleaning Policy EQ Credit: Green Cleaning - Option 4 |
Green Globes NC
![]() 11.2.1 Volatile Organic Compounds |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Environmental Quality - Low-Emitting Materials |
Radon mitigationHealthy, Effective EnvironmentsGP 4.4. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Radon Mitigation |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() 05.02.01 - Has a radon risk assessment been completed for the building? OR 05.03.01 - Are mitigation strategies in place to bring radon concentrations to within acceptable limits? |
BREEAM
![]() HEA 16 – Indoor air quality POL 09 – Land contamination mitigation |
Green Globes EB
![]() While there is a credit that agencies can choose from below, this will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system does not require a plan or policy be developed to routinely measure for radon levels in the building or to perform mitigation activities, where necessary. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, such a plan or policy would need to be enacted. 6.3.2 Radon |
LBC
![]() Imperative 10 - healthy interior performance |
LEED O+M
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Green Globes NC
![]() 11.2.6.2.1 Other indoor pollutants (tobacco, radon) |
LEED BD+C
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Moisture and mold controlHealthy, Effective EnvironmentsGP 4.5. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Moisture and Mold Control |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() BP7 - Is an Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Plan in place at the building? AND 02.01.01 - Is a Water Damage Monitoring and Management Program in place in the building? OR 02.01.02 - Is a maintenance program in place for interior features requiring water? |
BREEAM
![]() HEA 16 – Indoor air quality management |
Green Globes EB
![]() 1.1.1 Environmental Management System (EMS) Documentation: 6.1.3 Control of Pollutants at Source 6.2.1 IAQ Management |
LBC
![]() Both temperature and humidity are monitored, thereby moisture and mold control is utilized. However, nothing about mold control mitigation is explicitly stated. In order to meet the guiding principles, agencies need to verify a moisture control and mitigation strategy is in place. Imperative 9 - healthy interior environment Imperative 10 - healthy interior performance |
LEED O+M
![]() EQ Credit: Green Cleaning |
Green Globes NC
![]() 6.4.1.1 Moisture Control Design Analysis |
LEED BD+C
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they develop and implement a moisture control plan or policy. The rating system has three credits that address moisture control; however, it does not require design teams to explicitly develop a plan for potential moisture control issues nor does it require implementation of any such plan. Credit: Energy and Atmosphere - Enhanced Commissioning |
Protecting IAQ during construction and operationsHealthy, Effective EnvironmentsGP 4.6. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Indoor Air Quality during Construction and Operations |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() Rating system references having an indoor air quality control plan in place prior to base-building or tenant renovations, but does not require that it be implemented. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must still ensure they implement an indoor air quality plan to protect IAQ during construction. 03.01.03 - Is a plan in place to control construction-generated contaminants prior to base-building or tenant renovations? |
BREEAM
![]() HEA 16 – Indoor air quality management |
Green Globes EB
![]() 6.2.1 IAQ Management |
LBC
![]() Imperative 9 - healthy interior environment Imperative 10 - healthy interior performance |
LEED O+M
![]() MR Prerequisite: Facility Maintenance and Renovation Policy |
Green Globes NC
![]() While the rating system requires a plan or policy be developed to protect IAQ during construction, there is not a requirement to implement the plan or policy. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they develop and implement a plan or policy for protecting IAQ during construction. 1.2.1 Environmental Management System (EMS) (four sub-criteria): Optional |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Environmental Quality - Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan |
Environmental smoking controlHealthy, Effective EnvironmentsGP 4.7. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Environmental Smoking Control |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
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BREEAM
![]() HEA 15 – Smoking policy |
Green Globes EB
![]() 6.1.3 Control of Pollutants at Source: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 9 - healthy interior environment |
LEED O+M
![]() EQ Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control |
Green Globes NC
![]() 6.2.1 Environmental Management System (EMS) |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Environmental Quality - Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control |
Integrated pest managementHealthy, Effective EnvironmentsGP 4.8. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Integrated Pest Management |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() Integrated pest management is addressed, however, there is not a requirement to implement pest mitigation strategies (only encouragement). To meet the guiding principles, agencies must use an integrated pest management program at their building. 07.03.02 - Are pest reduction strategies in place at the building? |
BREEAM
![]() LUE 04 – Biodiversity management plan |
Green Globes EB
![]() 6.2.2 Integrated Pest Management: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 1 - ecology of place Imperative 9 - healthy interior environment Imperative 10 - healthy interior performance |
LEED O+M
![]() EQ Credit: Integrated Pest Management SS Credit: Site Management |
Green Globes NC
![]() 11.2.5 Pest and Contamination Control |
LEED BD+C
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Occupant health and wellnessHealthy, Effective EnvironmentsGP 4.9. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Occupant Health and Wellness |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() The rating system mentions the installation of natural environments around common areas, but does not reference other opportunities for occupant health and wellness. To meet the guiding principles, agencies must promote other opportunities for increased physical movement and incorporate other health and wellness practices. 05.05.01 - Are features that attempt to simulate the natural environment installed in commonly occupied base-building areas? 05.05.02 - Is the building currently Fitwel certified? |
BREEAM
![]() HEA 14 – Thermal comfort HEA 16 – Indoor air quality management HEA 17 – Acoustic conditions HEA 18 – Legionella risk management HEA 19 – Drinking water management |
Green Globes EB
![]() 2.2.2 Existing Sites: 6.5.3 Access to Potable Water: 6.5.4 Health and Wellness: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 9 - healthy interior Imperative 10 - healthy interior performance Imperative 11 - access to nature |
LEED O+M
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must adopt practices/policies that promote physical movement of its building occupants. Prerequisite: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Prerequisite: Green Cleaning Policy Prerequisite: Indoor Environmental Quality Performance Credit: Green Cleaning Credit: Integrated Pest Management |
Green Globes NC
![]() 7.5.1.5 Landscaping 7.2.1.1 Transportation 7.2.1.6.3 Facilities for bicycle commuting and long-term parking 7.2.1.7 Building Walkscore |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Location and Transportation - Surrounding Density and Diverse Use Credit: Location and Transportation - Bicycle Facilities Credit: Sustainable Sites - Open Space Credit: Indoor Environmental Quality - Daylight Credit: Indoor Environmental Quality - Views |
Materials with recycled contentSustainable ProcurementGP 5.1. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials: Materials - Recycled Content |
BOMA 360
![]() Rating system includes points for green purchasing and recycling programs, but by earning these points, the building may not be fully complying with the intent of this guiding principle. Ensure products that are purchased and used for building operations meet the requirements with RCRA 6002 as well as EPA recommendations for recycled content. Green Purchasing Waste Management and Recycling Programs |
BOMA Best
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BREEAM
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. While the rating system addresses responsible material procurement, it does not explicitly reference a requirement or metric related to recycled content of materials. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they use RCRA section 6002 compliant products or those that meet or exceed EPA's recycled content recommendations. RSC 05 – Sustainable procurement |
Green Globes EB
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system addresses environmental purchasing, but does not explicitly reference procurement of recycled content products. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed EPA's recycled content recommendations. 5.1.1 Cycle Renovations: |
LBC
![]() It is stated that "In order to meet high diversion rates, project teams are expected to go beyond business as usual in order to stimulate and support recycling innovators if necessary. Project teams are encouraged to examine alternative construction methods that might reduce the amount of product waste, particularly where no recycling infrastructure exists locally, and to consider the challenges of recycling when determining whether to use specific products in the project." However, no more specifics are listed on how projects should utilize RCRA compliant products. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed EPA's recycled content recommendations. Imperative 12 - responsible materials Imperative 13 - red list Imperative 14 - responsible sourcing |
LEED O+M
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed EPA's recycled content recommendations. MR Credit: Purchasing - option 1 - meet recycled materials and products criteria |
Green Globes NC
![]() While the rating system covers procurement of recycled content, it is included in combination with other factors defining a "sustainable" product (Pre-consumer recycled content % + Post-consumer recycled content % + Biobased content % + Third Party Sustainable Forestry Certification content %) and therefore can't be assured to meet the Guiding Principles requirement. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed EPA's recycled content recommendations. 5.1.1 Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment 5.4.1 Product Sustainable Materials Attributes 5.5.1 Structural Systems and Non-Structural/Interior Elements: 5.5.2 Material Reuse from Off-Site |
LEED BD+C
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed EPA's recycled content recommendations. The rating system combines several environmentally preferable attributes into a single credit for sourcing of raw material, including recycled content, but it cannot be assured that it will meet the Guiding Principles requirement. Materials and Resources credit: Sourcing of Raw Materials |
Materials Biobased contentSustainable ProcurementGP 5.2. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials: Materials - Biobased Content |
BOMA 360
![]() Rating system includes points for green purchasing, but by earning these points, the building may not be fully complying with the intent of this guiding principle. Ensure products that are purchased and used for building operations meet the requirements with FSRIA as well as USDA recommendations for biobased content Green Purchasing |
BOMA Best
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BREEAM
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system addresses responsible material procurement, but it does not explicitly reference a requirement or metric related to biobased content of materials. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they use USDA-designated products, where applicable. RSC 05 – Sustainable procurement |
Green Globes EB
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system addresses environmental purchasing, and reference procurement of biobased content products but it is not mandatory and there is no procedure/policy for it. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed USDA's biobased content recommendations. 5.1.1 Cycle Renovations: |
LBC
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from to minimize harmful materials, there is no mention of the USDA BioPreferred program or products. In order to meet the guiding principles, agencies would need to ensure these products are used. Imperative 12 - responsible materials Imperative 14 - responsible sourcing |
LEED O+M
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed USDA's biobased recycled content recommendations. MR Credit: Purchasing - option 1 - meet biobased products category |
Green Globes NC
![]() While the rating system covers procurement of biobased content, it is included in combination with other factors defining a "sustainable" product (Pre-consumer recycled content % + Post-consumer recycled content % + Biobased content % + Third Party Sustainable Forestry Certification content %) and therefore can't be assured to meet the Guiding Principles requirement. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed USDA's biobased content recommendations. 5.4.1 Product Sustainable Materials Attributes |
LEED BD+C
![]() To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed the USDA's BioPreferred program. The rating system combines several environmentally preferable attributes into a single credit for sourcing of raw material, including biobased material, but it cannot be assured that it will meet the Guiding Principles requirement. Materials and Resources credit: Sourcing of Raw Materials |
Environmentally preferable productsSustainable ProcurementGP 5.3. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials: Products |
BOMA 360
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Green Purchasing
Documentation—Check (from list) or describe (in text box) use of alternative products rather than hazardous or toxic chemicals, radioactive materials and bio-hazardous agents. These may include green custodial products and services, elimination of hazardous material, environmentally benign adhesives, or other. (1 point) ENERGY STAR Products for Building and Tenants Documentation—Upload copy of preferred purchase policy for the building for ENERGY STAR and/or environmentally friendly products. (1 point) |
BOMA Best
![]() BP11 - Is a Green Cleaning Program in place at the building? AND 06.01.02 - Cleaning devices, products and supplies. OR 06.01.03 - Office supplies OR 06.01.04 - Products used for building operations and maintenance. OR 06.01.05 - Cleaning Equipment. OR 09.01.09 - Use of environmentally preferable cleaning chemicals. OR 09.01.10 - Use of environmentally preferable maintenance equipment. |
BREEAM
![]() RSC 05 – Sustainable procurement |
Green Globes EB
![]() 5.1.1 Cycle Renovations: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 12 - responsible materials Imperative 14 - responsible sourcing Imperative 15 - living economy sourcing |
LEED O+M
![]() MR Prerequisite: Purchasing Policy MR Prerequisite: Facility Maintenance Renovation Policy MR Credit: Purchasing |
Green Globes NC
![]() 1.1.1 Performance & Green Design Goals 5.1.1 Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment 5.2.1 Product Life Cycle 5.3.1 Occupant Exposure Screening Report (OESR) 5.4.1 Product Sustainable Materials Attributes 6.2.1 Volatile Organic Compounds: |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Materials and Resources - Environmental Product Declarations |
Ozone depleting substancesSustainable ProcurementGP 5.4. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials: Ozone Depleting Substances |
BOMA 360
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Green Purchasing
Documentation—Check (from list) or describe (in text box) products and services that minimize generation of waste and release of pollutants. These may include bio-based products, non-ozone depleting substances, water management, reduced packaging waste or other. (1 point) |
BOMA Best
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BREEAM
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. While the rating system addresses ozone depleting compounds, it does not explicitly reference a requirement or metric related to ozone depleting substances. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies would need to ensure they avoid using ozone depleting compounds and high global warming potential chemicals. POL 04 – Global warming potential of refrigerants |
Green Globes EB
![]() 3.2.4 Cooling Systems |
LBC
![]() Imperative 13 - red list |
LEED O+M
![]() EA Credit: Enhanced Refrigerant Management MR Credit: Purchasing EA Prerequisite: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
Green Globes NC
![]() The rating system requires the project team to do a life cycle assessment and choose the design that is the most environmentally friendly design - but there are 5 factors to take into consideration and the use of ODPs is only one of the 5; therefore it cannot be assumed a project would meet the GP solely based on this credit. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must ensure they do not use ozone depleting substances. 5.1.1 Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Environment and Atmosphere - Fundamental Refrigerant Management Credit: Environment and Atmosphere - Enhanced Refrigerant Management |
Hazardous wasteSolid Waste DiversionGP 5.5. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials: Hazardous Waste |
BOMA 360
![]() Waste Management and Recycling Programs (5) Onsite Trash Compaction: program that enhances efficient disposal or recycling operations and lowers waste removal transportation costs by decreasing the frequency of removal. Should include paper, cardboard, bottles, glass and/or aluminum cans. Compaction of construction/demolition waste, hazardous waste and bulk waste are NOT in the onsite trash compaction program. The program may be comprehensive or limited in scope. (up to 2 points) |
BOMA Best
![]() BP9 - Is a Hazardous Building Materials Management Program in place at the building? BP10(a) - Is a Hazardous Chemical Products Management Program in place at the building? 09.02.02 - Has an environmental site assessment been completed for the property? 09.03.02 - Are controls in place to address migration of known soil/groundwater contaminants into the building? |
BREEAM
![]() RSC 06 – Optimizing resource use, reuse and recycling |
Green Globes EB
![]() 5.1.2 Environmental Purchasing 6.3.4 Health, Safety, and Management of Chemicals and Hazardous Materials (two paths): 6.3.4A (five sub-criteria): 6.3.4B (six sub-criteria): |
LBC
![]() Imperative 12 - responsible materials Imperative 13 - red list |
LEED O+M
![]() EQ Prerequisite: Green Cleaning Policy EQ Credit: Green Cleaning |
Green Globes NC
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system has requirements to follow RCRA subtitle C and subtitle I and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) but it does not require proof of compliance. To comply with the Guiding Principles, agencies must demonstrate that they follow these requirements. 11.2.6.3 Other indoor Pollutants |
LEED BD+C
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Solid waste managementSolid Waste DiversionGP 5.6. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials: Solid Waste Management |
BOMA 360
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system addresses diverting construction and demolition waste, it does not specify that at least 50% of construction and demolition material be diverted from landfills. To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must ensure at least 50% of construction and demolition materials are diverted from landfills. Waste Management and Recycling Programs |
BOMA Best
![]() The rating system encourages diversion of waste materials and provides credit for higher rates of diversion, but there is not a requirement to achieve greater than 50% diversion [it is an optional credit] To meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must divert at least 50% of materials from landfills. BP14 - Is a Waste Reduction Work Plan in place at the building? 08.01.01 - Is a Waste Reduction and Diversion Policy in place at the building? 08.02.01 - What is the building's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3Rs) diversion rate? 08.02.02 - What is the building's capture rate? 08.03.01 - Are any of the following waste diversion initiatives in place at the building? 08.05.02 - Are other measures in place in the building to improve waste diversion? 10.01.04 - Are tenants required to comply with specific environmental criteria? |
BREEAM
![]() RSC 02 – Reuse and recycling facilities RSC 06 – Optimizing resource use, reuse and recycling |
Green Globes EB
![]() 5.2.1 Facilities for Storing and Handling Recyclable Materials: 5.2.2 Consumables/Disposables: Waste Reduction and Recycling: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 16 - net positive waste |
LEED O+M
![]() MR Prerequisite: Waste Performance |
Green Globes NC
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. The rating system has requirements to track the amount diverted, but it does not set a minimum diversion rate of 50% as required by the Guiding Principles. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must demonstrate a 50% diversion rate. 10.6.1.1 Construction Waste 10.6.2 Post occupancy solid waste recycling |
LEED BD+C
![]() Prerequisite: Materials and Resources - Storage and Collection of Recyclables Credit: Materials and Resources - Construction and Demolition Waste Management |
Risk AssessmentResilienceGP 6.1. Assess and Consider Building Resilience: Risk Assessment |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() 09.01.14 - A long term climate change risk assessment 09.01.16 - A short-term hazard assessment 09.01.18 - Has the resilience plan been reviewed, signed, and dated by senior management within the last three years? |
BREEAM
![]() RSL 01 – Flood risk assessment RSL 03 – Natural hazard risk assessment RSL 07 – Climate-related transition risks and opportunities RSL 08 – Social risks and opportunities RSL 09 – Fire risk assessment RSL 10 – Security risk assessment |
Green Globes EB
![]() 1.2.1 Risk Assessment & Facility Adaptation: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 6 - net positive water Imperative 8 - net positive carbon |
LEED O+M
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Green Globes NC
![]() 6.1.3.1 Site and building resilience |
LEED BD+C
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Building ResilienceResilienceGP 6.2. Assess and Consider Building Resilience: Building Resilience and Adaptation |
BOMA 360
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BOMA Best
![]() 09.01.13 - Has a resilience or business continuity plan been prepared for the building that includes the following components? 09.01.15 - An adaptation plan based on assessed long-term climate risks |
BREEAM
![]() While there are credits agencies can choose from below, these will not achieve total compliance with the Guiding Principles. BREEAM provides credits that address various risk assessments for fire, climate, security, and social, there is no language that requires proof of anything being implemented. In order to meet the Guiding Principles, agencies must demonstrate that these findings are being implemented. RSL 06 – Emergency plans and climate-related physical risks RSL 07 – Climate-related transition risks and opportunities RSL 08 – Social risks and opportunities |
Green Globes EB
![]() 1.2.1 Risk Assessment & Facility Adaptation: 1.2.2 Emergency Procedures, Response, & Facility Upgrades: |
LBC
![]() Imperative 6 - net positive water Imperative 8 - net positive carbon |
LEED O+M
![]() EA Credit: Grid Harmonization |
Green Globes NC
![]() 6.1.3 Site and building resilience |
LEED BD+C
![]() Credit: Energy and Atmosphere - Grid Harmonization Credit: Water Efficiency - Alternative Water Pilot Credit: Assessment and Planning for Resilience Pilot Credit: Design for Enhanced Resilience |
Integrated DesignIntegrated design and managementGP 1.1. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Integrated Design and Management |
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SitingAccess to public amenities/neighborhood assetsGP 1.2. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Sustainable Siting |
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SitingFloodplain avoidanceGP 1.2. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Sustainable Siting |
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SitingPreservation and protection of surrounding areas and habitatsGP 1.2. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Sustainable Siting |
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SitingProtection of historic resourcesGP 1.2. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Sustainable Siting |
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Water Use Efficiency and ManagementStormwater managementGP 1.3. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Stormwater Management |
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SitingAccess to public transportationGP 1.4. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Infrastructure Utilization and Optimization |
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SitingConsideration of occupant transportation emissionsGP 1.4. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Infrastructure Utilization and Optimization |
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Integrated DesignCommissioningGP 1.5. Employ Integrated Design Principles: Commissioning |
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Energy EfficiencyEnergy use reductionGP 2.1. Optimize Energy Performance: Energy Efficiency |
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Energy EfficiencyProcurement of ENERGY STAR® products and/ Federal Energy Management Program or productsGP 2.1. Optimize Energy Performance: Energy Efficiency |
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Energy EfficiencyEnergy meteringGP 2.2. Optimize Energy Performance: Energy Metering |
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Energy EfficiencyRenewable energyGP 2.3. Optimize Energy Performance: Renewable Energy |
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Energy EfficiencyBenchmarkingGP 2.4. Optimize Energy Performance: Benchmarking |
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Water Use Efficiency and ManagementIndoor water use reductionGP 3.1. Protect and Conserve Water: Indoor Water Use |
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Water Use Efficiency and ManagementProcurement Water conserving productsGP 3.1. Protect and Conserve Water: Indoor Water Use |
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Water Use Efficiency and ManagementWater use in cooling equipmentGP 3.1. Protect and Conserve Water: Indoor Water Use |
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Water Use Efficiency and ManagementWater meteringGP 3.2. Protect and Conserve Water: Water Metering |
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Water Use Efficiency and ManagementOutdoor water use reductionGP 3.3. Protect and Conserve Water: Outdoor Water Use |
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Water Use Efficiency and ManagementWater efficient landscapesGP 3.3. Protect and Conserve Water: Outdoor Water Use |
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Water Use Efficiency and ManagementAlternative sources of waterGP 3.4. Protect and Conserve Water: Alternative Water |
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Healthy, Effective EnvironmentsVentilation and thermal comfortGP 4.1. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Ventilation and Thermal Comfort |
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Healthy, Effective EnvironmentsDaylighting and lighting controlsGP 4.2. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Daylighting and Lighting Controls |
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Healthy, Effective EnvironmentsLow-emitting materials and productsGP 4.3. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Low-Emitting Materials and Products |
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Healthy, Effective EnvironmentsRadon mitigationGP 4.4. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Radon Mitigation |
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Healthy, Effective EnvironmentsMoisture and mold controlGP 4.5. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Moisture and Mold Control |
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Healthy, Effective EnvironmentsProtecting IAQ during construction and operationsGP 4.6. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Indoor Air Quality during Construction and Operations |
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Healthy, Effective EnvironmentsEnvironmental smoking controlGP 4.7. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Environmental Smoking Control |
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Healthy, Effective EnvironmentsIntegrated pest managementGP 4.8. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Integrated Pest Management |
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Healthy, Effective EnvironmentsOccupant health and wellnessGP 4.9. Enhance the Indoor Environment: Occupant Health and Wellness |
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Sustainable ProcurementMaterials with recycled contentGP 5.1. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials: Materials - Recycled Content |
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