| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 79.01 |
| Liaison | Lindsay Walker |
| Submission Date | Feb. 14, 2023 |
Humber College
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 5.00 |
Lindsay
Walker Sustainability Manager Facilities Management |
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Total floor area of existing building space:
281,113.39
Square meters
Floor area of existing building space operated and maintained in accordance with a sustainable management policy/program and/or a green building rating system:
| Existing floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute, Green Building Council (GBC) rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Platinum) | 0 Square meters |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Gold) | 0 Square meters |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM-In Use Very Good) | 0 Square meters |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under a 4 -or 5–tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Silver) | 0 Square meters |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM In-Use Pass or LEED O+M Certified) | 0 Square meters |
| Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings | 0 Square meters |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 281,113.39 Square meters |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 0 Square meters |
| Total | 281,113.27 Square meters |
Percentage of existing building space certified under a green building rating system rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings:
0
A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
Humber College’s took a leadership position to develop an Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP) to maximize opportunities and minimize risks from the College’s use of energy and water from 2017-2034. Over the past 5 years Humber has worked on projects surrounding:
- Update basic operating framework - existing
- Systematic treasure hunts/continuous improvement
- Recommissioning - existing buildings
- Commissioning new buildings
- Metering and control upgrades
- Data centre heat recovery
- District Energy
- Building Envelope upgrades
- Solar Photovoltaic
Humber has also integrated sustainable practices and planning principles into their water management practices. The 2017-2019 water efficiency program has currently achieved ~50% water efficiency gain from baseline data. This has been due to completion of installing three(3) liter toilets as well as low flow toilets, showers and taps. Additionally, water use is monitored to track peak demands and manage overall use, reduce the amount of water used for ground maintenance through sustainable landscape. Humber has also planted drought tolerant, non-water intensive plants around the campuses to minimize water use, which can be seen in the 2017-2018 Sustainability Report (http://humber.ca/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/SustainabilityReport_ReducedSize_FINAL.pdf)
Humber College ground maintenance practices include:
- Avoid use of all pesticides to prevent toxins from leaching into the soil
- Using only environmentally-friendly coated salt products to minimize corrosive salt damage.
Humber College Green Cleaning Program: The goal of this Green Cleaning Program is to reduce the exposure of building occupants and maintenance personnel to potentially hazardous chemical, biological and particle contaminants, which adversely impact air quality, health, building finishes, building systems and the environment.
This program addresses environmental best practices for cleaning the interior of all college operated buildings. Specifically, it addresses purchasing sustainable cleaning, hard-floor and carpet products, and entryway systems; procuring sustainable cleaning equipment; developing and implementing standard operating procedures for effective cleaning; promoting and improving hand hygiene; developing guidelines for handling cleaning chemicals; developing staffing and employee training requirements; collecting and addressing occupant feedback; and establishing procedures for use of chemical concentrates and dilution systems.
Cleaning products and materials, including hard-floor and carpet-care products shall meet the requirements of IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning, Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials.
Product types subject to these requirements include, but are not limited to, bio-enzymatic cleaners, hard-floor cleaners, carpet cleaners, general-purpose cleaners, specialty cleaners, odor control, disinfectants, disposable janitorial paper products and trash bags, and hand soaps.
http://humber.ca/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/energy%20mangement%20plan_0.pdf
- Update basic operating framework - existing
- Systematic treasure hunts/continuous improvement
- Recommissioning - existing buildings
- Commissioning new buildings
- Metering and control upgrades
- Data centre heat recovery
- District Energy
- Building Envelope upgrades
- Solar Photovoltaic
Humber has also integrated sustainable practices and planning principles into their water management practices. The 2017-2019 water efficiency program has currently achieved ~50% water efficiency gain from baseline data. This has been due to completion of installing three(3) liter toilets as well as low flow toilets, showers and taps. Additionally, water use is monitored to track peak demands and manage overall use, reduce the amount of water used for ground maintenance through sustainable landscape. Humber has also planted drought tolerant, non-water intensive plants around the campuses to minimize water use, which can be seen in the 2017-2018 Sustainability Report (http://humber.ca/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/SustainabilityReport_ReducedSize_FINAL.pdf)
Humber College ground maintenance practices include:
- Avoid use of all pesticides to prevent toxins from leaching into the soil
- Using only environmentally-friendly coated salt products to minimize corrosive salt damage.
Humber College Green Cleaning Program: The goal of this Green Cleaning Program is to reduce the exposure of building occupants and maintenance personnel to potentially hazardous chemical, biological and particle contaminants, which adversely impact air quality, health, building finishes, building systems and the environment.
This program addresses environmental best practices for cleaning the interior of all college operated buildings. Specifically, it addresses purchasing sustainable cleaning, hard-floor and carpet products, and entryway systems; procuring sustainable cleaning equipment; developing and implementing standard operating procedures for effective cleaning; promoting and improving hand hygiene; developing guidelines for handling cleaning chemicals; developing staffing and employee training requirements; collecting and addressing occupant feedback; and establishing procedures for use of chemical concentrates and dilution systems.
Cleaning products and materials, including hard-floor and carpet-care products shall meet the requirements of IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning, Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials.
Product types subject to these requirements include, but are not limited to, bio-enzymatic cleaners, hard-floor cleaners, carpet cleaners, general-purpose cleaners, specialty cleaners, odor control, disinfectants, disposable janitorial paper products and trash bags, and hand soaps.
http://humber.ca/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/energy%20mangement%20plan_0.pdf
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Additional Resources;
Humber Green Cleaning Plan: https://storage.googleapis.com/stars-static/secure/601/8/752/6873/Humber_Green_Cleaning_Plan.pdf
Humber Green Cleaning Plan: https://storage.googleapis.com/stars-static/secure/601/8/752/6873/Humber_Green_Cleaning_Plan.pdf
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