| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.17 |
| Liaison | Abhinaya Ganesh |
| Submission Date | Nov. 21, 2024 |
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
OP-2: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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4.00 / 5.00 |
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:
SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA FOR CLEANING PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS PROCURED
AT SSN Cleaning products procured are ecofriendly and certified under the follwoing criteria:
- Green Pro certified
- Green Seal GS-37
The green cleaning policy has been attached with the report.SSN does not disclose the policy online. The policy is circulated amoung the housekeeping employees.
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:
BUILDING LEVEL ENERGY PERFORMANCE:
Energy management is a growing practice all over the world. Successful energy management requires detailed information on how energy is being used. The only way to monitor energy consumption is through energy metering.
SSN has prioritized electrical power conservation. An energy meter “Secure Elite – 300 “ are installed in 6 different typologies of energy sources to monitor major power-consuming activities. List of energy meters installed on the campus.
• Well water pumping
• Renewable energy generation
• Power backup systems• Building-level energy consumption
• Overhead tank pumping
• Academic building lighting
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:
Towards its affinity to lower water consumption in every possible way, water consumption metering shall be a day-to-day activity right from the initial stage of the project.
A metering facility to monitor water consumption has been provided for the following locations.
- Bore Water Consumption: A dedicated meter tracks the volume of groundwater extracted from bore wells. This helps manage the reliance on groundwater resources and supports the implementation of strategies to reduce its use.
- Treated Wastewater Consumption: To promote water reuse, meters are installed at the points where treated wastewater from the on-site treatment plant is utilized. This includes monitoring water used for landscaping, flushing, and other non-potable applications. By tracking this consumption, the project ensures efficient use of treated water and minimizes freshwater demand.
- Well Water Consumption: Additional metering facilities are set up to monitor the extraction of water from on-site wells. This data helps in managing the sustainable use of well water, ensuring that extraction rates are within permissible limits and do not deplete local aquifers.
All the water efficient fittings and equipments have been installed based on the Indian Green Building Standards.(IGBC).
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:
IGBC (INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL)
The SSN campus, certified as an IGBC Green Campus with a prestigious Platinum rating, demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability. As part of this certification, the campus adopts a rigorous approach to monitor and manage water consumption across all its buildings. This systematic assessment helps identify inefficiencies, optimize usage, and implement effective conservation strategies.
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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