Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 80.45
Liaison Tori Grant
Submission Date Dec. 13, 2018
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STARS v2.1

University of Calgary
IN-8: Certified Green Cleaning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Tori Grant
Advisor, Operational Sustainability
Office of Sustainability
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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.

Under which of the following is the institution’s green cleaning program certified?:
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, including the year adopted and/or certified:
The University of Calgary became the second university in Canada to be awarded a unique green cleaning professional designation in 2016. At the University of Calgary, green cleaning is all about maintaining high-quality human and environmental health. The university uses EcoLogo or Green Seal rated cleaning products that are biodegradable, environmentally friendly and mostly scent-free, along with ergonomically designed tools for staff to reduce repetitive strain injuries. The University of Calgary is listed on the CIMS-GB Certified Organizations Site (with honors) https://www.issa.com/certification-standards/cleaning-industry-management-standard-cims/certified-organizations.html

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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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