Our Sustainability Policies and Programs are an integral part of the day-to-day operations at this property. These policies serve to maximize the efficiencies of our property management practices, minimize the environmental impact of building operations, and reduce operating expenses.
Although these are optional for tenants, your participation helps us to:
– Have a positive and sustainable impact on our community
– Create a healthier working environment for our tenants
As a LEED Platinum property, below are your go-to resources for specific procedures, tenant guidelines, or forms related to sustainability and your health and well-being.
Green Office Guide:
The Green Office Guide provides simple, low-cost behavior strategies, best practices, and resources our tenants can use to create a green office. This guide is a starting place for you to learn more about the benefits of green buildings and inspire you to explore the many ways you can join us in providing a healthy work environment for your employees and be a positive image as a leader in sustainability. For further details, please refer to the Green Office Guide PDF.
Green Cleaning Policy:
The green cleaning policy provides an outline of ways to limit exposure to building occupants and maintenance staff from potentially hazardous chemicals. This guide will help you learn which cleaning products are preferred to ensure a healthy indoor environment. Green Cleaning Policy PDF.
New Construction & Renovation Guide:
This tenant improvement guide serves to educate you, the tenant, about a variety of strategies you can use to green your interior space. This handbook will show you how greening your tenant space can result in employee health and productivity. For more specific tips on tenant improvements, please refer to the New Construction & Renovation Guide PDF.
Indoor Air Quality Policy:
The Indoor Air Quality Policy serves to educate you, the tenant, about the importance of indoor air quality and increased outside air. This goes into detail on types of materials in the property that have an effect on air quality and that annual air quality testing is performed to ensure good quality air is circulated properly. For more specific tips on indoor air quality, please refer to the Indoor Air Quality Policy PDF.
Integrated Pest Management Plan:
The goal of the Integrated Pest Management Plan is to utilize alternative pest control measures to safeguard the local environment and public health. For a list of least toxic methods, please refer to the Integrated Pest Management Plan PDF.
Smoke Free Policy:
This policy is intended to prevent or minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces and systems to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Smoke Free Policy PDF.
Sustainable Procurement Guide:
The goal of the Sustainable Procurement Guide is to reduce the negative environmental impacts of materials and supplies purchased, and to provide guidance toward responsible management practices. Sustainable Procurement Guide PDF.
Waste Management Policy:
The goal for this policy is to reduce the amount of waste and toxins hauled to and disposed of in landfills by recycling. You qualify for the MRP2 Prerequisite just by having this policy in place. The goal is to reuse, recycle, or compost at least 50% of ongoing consumable goods and reuse or recycle 75% of durable goods, recycle 100% of batteries and mercury containing lamps. Waste Management Policy PDF.