| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.18 |
| Liaison | Jesse Carswell |
| Submission Date | Jan. 6, 2025 |
Southern New Hampshire University
IN-17: Green Cleaning Certification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Jesse
Carswell Sustainability Data Analyst Sustainability |
Please note that this credit recognizes comprehensive green cleaning programs that have been third party certified. Expenditures on certified green cleaning products are recognized in the Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing credit.
| Yes or No | |
| Green Seal’s Environmental Standard for Commercial Cleaning Services (GS-42) | --- |
| The International Sanitary Supply Association’s (ISSA’s) Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Buildings (CIMS-GB) | Yes |
| An equivalent third party certification program approved by AASHE | --- |
A brief description of the institution’s certified green cleaning program:
February 13, 2024
Dear Slavitza:
I am pleased to inform you that Southern New Hampshire University has successfully passed its Cleaning Industry Management Standard- Green Building assessment and is hereby awarded CIMS-GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION.
Congratulations on this wonderful achievement!
CIMS-GB certification demonstrates that Southern New Hampshire University has undergone a comprehensive assessment by an independent, accredited CIMS-GB assessor and has successfully demonstrated a commitment to the delivery of environmentally preferable services that are designed to meet customer needs and expectations. By implementing the CIMS-GB principles into the organization’s operations where requested Southern New Hampshire University has established its capability to provide green cleaning services and assist customers in achieving points under the LEED-Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (LEED-EBOM) Green Building Rating System.
As an official CIMS-GB certified organization, you are entitled to display the CIMS-GB logo in accordance with the logo use policy. Copies of the CIMS-GB logo are provided for your convenience.
Your CIMS-GB certification is valid for two years. You may renew your certification upon its expiration by undergoing a further assessment to ensure that your operations continue to meet the CIMS and CIMS-GB requirements.
Once again, congratulations on your achievement, and thank you for choosing ISSA’s CIMS program as the Standard by which you wish to benchmark and promote your organization.
Sincerely,
John Barrett Executive Director: ISSA
Documentation affirming the green cleaning certification:
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