| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.50 |
| Liaison | Brian Kelley |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2025 |
Christopher Newport University
OP-2: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.38 / 5.00 |
Wes
Mann Director of Buildings Auxilliary Services |
2.1 Percentage of existing buildings managed for sustainability performance
Floor area of existing buildings managed under a green cleaning program:
Online location of the institution’s green cleaning policy:
Copy of the institution’s green cleaning policy:
Description of the institution’s certified green cleaning service:
Christopher Newport University's housekeeping duties include three groups for E&G buildings, Auxiliary, and Housing. All E&G buildings are operated in alignment with the above green cleaning policy and the breakdown of buildings can be found here.
We utilize Spartan Chemicals that has a strong focus on sustainability to include products with the Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice Certifications.
CNU utilizes a sustainable product line from Spartan titled Clean on the Go, with the following products:
- Super Concentrated Glass & Hard Surface Cleaner 3; Clean on the Go (473002)
- Damp Mop 8; Clean on the Go (473602)
- Clean by Peroxy 15; Multi Purpose Cleaners (482002)
- Clean by 4D; Disinfectants/Sanitizers (101102)
- The Degreaser 6; Clean on the Go (473402)
- Foamy Bath and Restroom Cleaner 14; Clean on the Go (481502)
- Peroxy Protein Remover, Cleaner & Whitener 16 (482202)
- Green Solutions Carpet Cleaner 104; Carpet Care (351402)
Floor area of existing buildings individually assessed for energy performance:
Narrative outlining how building-level energy performance is assessed and how the results are used to improve performance:
Data from energy meters across campus is tracked and analyzed. It is compared against historic data and normalized for billing cycle and weather conditions. Anomalies are investigated through trended points in the building automation system and inquiries about deviations from normal occupancy or use. Any mechanical issues are sent to maintenance to be addressed.
Floor area of existing buildings individually assessed for indoor environmental quality (IEQ) performance:
Narrative outlining how building-level IEQ is assessed and how the results are used to improve performance:
Floor area of existing buildings managed or individually assessed for water performance:
Online location of the institution’s minimum standards for water efficient fixtures, fittings, and equipment:
Copy of the institution’s minimum standards for water efficient fixtures, fittings, and equipment:
Narrative outlining how building-level water performance is assessed and how the results are used to improve performance:
Data from water meters across campus is tracked and analyzed. It is compared against historic data and normalized for billing cycle and weather conditions. Anomalies are investigated through meter and building inspections. Inquiries about deviations from normal occupancy or use are made. Any mechanical issues are sent to maintenance to be addressed.
Floor area of existing buildings third party certified to a green building standard:
List of the institution’s existing buildings and their green building certifications:
Inventory of the institution’s existing buildings and their green building certifications:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following six figures:
Percentage of existing buildings assessed for energy performance:
Percentage of existing buildings assessed for IEQ performance:
Percentage of existing buildings managed or assessed for water performance:
Percentage of existing buildings third party certified to a green building standard:
Points earned for indicator OP 2.1:
Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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