| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 80.45 |
| Liaison | Tori Grant |
| Submission Date | Dec. 13, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Calgary
IN-8: Certified Green Cleaning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Tori
Grant Advisor, Operational Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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