Green Building Practices (OI6765)

This metric is intended to capture the organization’s green building practices. Examples of practices to footnote may include energy-saving strategies (e.g., energy use monitoring, efficient appliances and lighting, renewable energy use), systems for increasing water efficiency (e.g., water-efficient appliances, fixtures, and landscaping), systems to monitor and improve air quality (e.g., increased ventilation, access to natural daylight), and use of sustainable materials (e.g., reclaimed products), among others. Certifications to footnote may include LEED certification or LEED equivalent certification. Organizations can refer to the glossary for additional information on green buildings.

Organizations are encouraged to report this metric in conjunction with Renewable Energy Capital Expenditures (OI9206). Organizations can also report this metric in conjunction with Energy Conserved (OI6697), Water Conserved (OI4015), or Waste Reduced (OI7920) to capture the quantitative effects of the green building practices they have employed.