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RACTICES
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XCLUSIONS
None.
O
BJECTIVE
Encourage purchasing practices which reduce the environmental impact
of products used in the operation and maintenance of buildings.
C
REDITS
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REREQUISITES
None.
C
REDIT
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EQUIREMENTS
1 credit for demonstrating 70% of purchased items are environmentally
friendly materials, products or equipment for the past 12 months, or
equivalent programme for implementation.
A
SSESSMENT
The Client shall provide documentary evidence that includes
correspondence with suppliers/potential suppliers, samples of invoices,
records of purchases of environmentally friendly materials, etc.
Purchasing practices shall be demonstrated by the use of:
durable materials, products and equipment;
materials with low embodied energy;
locally produced materials where available;
wood products from well-managed sources;
products which do not use CFCs, HCFCs, halons;
salvaged materials and components;
rapidly renewable materials;
durable materials;
furnishes, paints, adhesives, etc. with low levels of emissions;
minimal packaging and/or recyclable packaging;
products having significant recyclable content;
products that are recyclable;
energy efficient appliances and equipment; and
water efficient appliances, etc.
Credit shall be awarded where it is demonstrated either that 70% of
purchased items are environmentally friendly materials, products or
equipment for the past 12 months or there is equivalent programme for
implementation.