Leading facilities are making sustainability a larger part of their long-term goals.
With benefits for the company, the community, and the planet, a focus on sustainability can offer meaningful value. And with a sustainability certificate to prove it, you can validate the hard work you’re doing every day.
But if you’re feeling limited on the journey to certification, you might be no more than a few meaningful facility services away from your goal. With the right facility services partner by your side, LEED or WELL certification can become a reality. Discover how a partner like ABM can help boost your company’s appeal while ensuring sustainability practices are impactful.
ABM Certification-Ready Services
ABM offers a variety of services that can help achieve both LEED and WELL certification, including:
- EV Charging
- Parking and Transportation
- HVAC and Mechanical
- Green Cleaning and Janitorial
- Electrical and Engineering
- Mission Control
- Facilities Engineering
- Landscaping Services
LEED Certification and Services
LEED validates that a given facility is following industry best practices for and reduced environmental impact. LEED’s framework for sustainable, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings focuses on building design choices that promote health and environmental benefits.
Benefits of LEED Practices
- Improves sustainability efforts at the local and global level
- Strengthens an organization’s credibility as a corporate force for good
- Relies on an internationally-recognized rating system
- Creates standardized energy savings and enhancements
- Lowers a facility’s energy and operating costs
- Reduces liability by ensuring green building claims are third-party verified
- Supports team member productivity and production goals
LEED Health Goals
- Improved indoor air quality (IAQ)
- Greater access to sunlight
- Reduced pollution
- Zero exposure to harmful chemicals
LEED Environmental Goals
- Water conservation
- Waste reduction
- Alternative transportation options
- Green materials
- Noise pollution reduction
Example projects for LEED Certification
- LED lighting retrofits to reduce energy consumption and lightbulb waste
- Improved ventilation and air filtration for circulating cleaner, healthier indoor air
- Solar panel and other photovoltaic arrays to regenerate power and preserve daylighting
- Architecture redesigns that increase natural lighting and promote holistic environments
- Potable water conservation and repurposing for indoor and landscaping
- High-performance hot water systems and more eco-friendly waste water drainage
WELL Certification and Services
While LEED focuses primarily on the physical building and its functions, WELL prioritizes the health of the people inside. WELL standards are more concerned with a building’s interiors than its energy performance, making WELL a great option to pursue if you’re invested in both sustainability and occupant wellness.The WELL certification is also a more cost-friendly option than LEED.
Benefits of WELL Practices
- Provides greater incentives for talent attraction and retention
- Boosts productivity and reduces absences
- Increases emphasis on employee physical and mental wellbeing
- Supports reports of higher job satisfaction and team member engagement
- Strengthens workplace culture and sense of community
- Improves connection to nature and the outdoors
- Reduces reliance on unsustainable materials and processes
- Lowers workplace stressors and distractions\
WELL Concepts
In the latest version of the certification, WELL sets standards for supporting occupants’ physical and mental health across 10 core concepts.
- Air
- Water
- Nourishment
- Light
- Movement
- Thermal Comfort
- Sound
- Materials
- Mind
- Community
Facilities must demonstrate a thorough understanding of WELL’s 10 concepts.Luckily, this can be achieved in a number of different ways.
Example Projects for WELL Certification
- Plants and greenery indoors, outdoors, and on rooftops
- Additional windows to rely more on natural daylight and less on simulated lighting
- Rubber bumpers, wheels, and more safeguards on cleaning equipment to prevent damage
- Enhanced team member training to ensure proper practices, equipment use, and safety
- Environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions and processes
- Battery-powered cleaning equipment with rechargeable batteries to prevent waste
- Dilution control systems to minimize fumes and prevent direct contact with chemicals
If you’re interested in certifying your facility’s commitment to sustainability and occupant wellbeing, contact ABM today. ABM has the experience, the knowledge, and the resources that have led facilities big and small to certification.
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