Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 67.36
Liaison Allison Maxted
Submission Date Feb. 17, 2022

STARS v2.2

Mohawk College
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 5.00 Nicolai Strabac
Sustainable Programs and Services Coordinator
Sustainability Office/Facilities Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field

Total floor area of existing building space:
1,197,260 Square feet

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 feet
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 feet
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 feet
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 feet
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 feet
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 feet
Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system 1,197,260 Square feet
Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system
 0 Square feet
Total 1,197,260 Square feet

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:

"1) Green Cleaning Standard: Mohawk College's housekeeping contractor, Commercial Cleaning Services (CCS) is CIMS-GB certified. CCS employs an internal green cleaning policy which results in the use of environmentally certified cleaning supplies, energy efficient equipment and waste reduction techniques such as the use of microfibre cloths and ordering chemicals in concentrate form. All Mohawk College facilities are services by CCS.

2) Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2019-24: This Plan is in accordance with Ontario Regulation 507/18, under the Electricity Act, 1998.
This Plan outlines:
•Information on the College’s energy consumption and its demand for energy
•The College’s goals and objectives for conserving and otherwise reducing energy consumption
•The College’s proposed measures to reduce its energy consumption
•Sources of renewable energy operated at the College
•Cost and savings estimates for the major proposed energy efficiency measures

Indoor Air Quaility Standard
*See notes section below


Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable operations and maintenance program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

For indoor air quality:
The Occupational Health and Safety conducts occupational hygiene monitoring including checking indoor air quality when a complaint is registered. Indoor air quality is also maintained and measured by the facilities services department through the building automation system and all complaints can be registered through them here: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/leadership-and-administration/corporate-services/facility-operations-and-engineering-1. If there is an issue with the air quality, the facilities team investigates the situation and fixes it in a timely manner. All mechanical and ventilation issues are taken seriously and addressed as soon as possible.

An example of an indoor air quality protocol or procedure is our chemical spill procedure. If air quality issues arise as a result of chemical spills or spills of some sort, action to ventilate the space is taken immediately whether it is through an open door or window. If it is a larger spill, the area is evacuated immediately and the security, health and safety and facilities management respond accordingly. https://mymohawk.mohawkcollege.ca/documents/60001/342925/Emergency-Safety-and-Security-Procedures.pdf

Mohawk College also educates employees about scents and strongly recommends being aware of and respectful of scents at the College. Read more here: https://mymohawk.mohawkcollege.ca/documents/60001/342925/Scent-Awareness-in-the-Workplace.pdf

While they cannot be used for this credit, Mohawk would still like to recognize our LEED certified buildings.

The Learning Exchange - LEED® Gold Certification, 2011
Mohawk College Sustainability Office created the LEED® Tour to introduce students and visitors to the many design components of the H-Wing renewal project, and the LEED® Gold certification awarded to the building. The Tour is an opportunity to explore and interact with the features of this space. Intentionally designed to meet green building targets and inspire innovation as a Living Lab, the H-Wing is an indoor environment that promotes health, wellness and overall enjoyment.

The David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre - LEED® Gold Certified, 2015
The David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre is Mohawk’s second building designed to meet LEED® Gold building targets. Mohawk College recognizes the environmental and social impacts of sustainable indoor and outdoor building projects, while creating high quality spaces that foster academic excellence and encourage health and wellness on campus. The DBARC LEED® Tour introduces students and visitors to the design components of the new recreation centre, explaining the tangible benefits of the design and the impact each feature has on energy efficiency and cost savings.


For indoor air quality:
The Occupational Health and Safety conducts occupational hygiene monitoring including checking indoor air quality when a complaint is registered. Indoor air quality is also maintained and measured by the facilities services department through the building automation system and all complaints can be registered through them here: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/leadership-and-administration/corporate-services/facility-operations-and-engineering-1. If there is an issue with the air quality, the facilities team investigates the situation and fixes it in a timely manner. All mechanical and ventilation issues are taken seriously and addressed as soon as possible.

An example of an indoor air quality protocol or procedure is our chemical spill procedure. If air quality issues arise as a result of chemical spills or spills of some sort, action to ventilate the space is taken immediately whether it is through an open door or window. If it is a larger spill, the area is evacuated immediately and the security, health and safety and facilities management respond accordingly. https://mymohawk.mohawkcollege.ca/documents/60001/342925/Emergency-Safety-and-Security-Procedures.pdf

Mohawk College also educates employees about scents and strongly recommends being aware of and respectful of scents at the College. Read more here: https://mymohawk.mohawkcollege.ca/documents/60001/342925/Scent-Awareness-in-the-Workplace.pdf

While they cannot be used for this credit, Mohawk would still like to recognize our LEED certified buildings.

The Learning Exchange - LEED® Gold Certification, 2011
Mohawk College Sustainability Office created the LEED® Tour to introduce students and visitors to the many design components of the H-Wing renewal project, and the LEED® Gold certification awarded to the building. The Tour is an opportunity to explore and interact with the features of this space. Intentionally designed to meet green building targets and inspire innovation as a Living Lab, the H-Wing is an indoor environment that promotes health, wellness and overall enjoyment.

The David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre - LEED® Gold Certified, 2015
The David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre is Mohawk’s second building designed to meet LEED® Gold building targets. Mohawk College recognizes the environmental and social impacts of sustainable indoor and outdoor building projects, while creating high quality spaces that foster academic excellence and encourage health and wellness on campus. The DBARC LEED® Tour introduces students and visitors to the design components of the new recreation centre, explaining the tangible benefits of the design and the impact each feature has on energy efficiency and cost savings.

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