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Navigating the User Guide

This User Guide is a guidance document to support the implementation of Health and Well-being.

Who should use this User Guide?

This User Guide is developed for project owners, developers, architects, engineers, designers, and other members of the project teams of registered projects.

How do you use the User Guide?

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Guidance Notes

Guidance Notes are included to provide additional information and assist you in implementing Health and Well-being in your project.

Requirement levels

The requirements under Health and Well-being use the following to ensure clarity and consistency in writing and interpreting the requirements:

Provisions using:	refers to:
Must	absolute requirements. Must and shall are equivalent in the use of these documents.
Must not	absolute prohibitions. Must not and shall not are equivalent in the use of these documents.
Should	highly recommended provisions. Highly recommended provisions were identified as the most appropriate requirements for a credit. If you will not be implementing these provisions, you must have a clear explanation why it is not applicable for your project, and a reasonable alternative to address these requirements.
Should not	discouraged provisions. These provisions are not recommended, however, it may be acceptable or valid within certain conditions. You must ensure that you have understood the full implication of these provisions before implementing these requirements.
May	optional provisions or information.

About Health and Well-being

The PHILGBC Health and Well-being for Buildings rating scheme was developed to measure, monitor, and certify the performance of projects against social, economic and environmental priorities that affect the health and wellbeing of users.

How can you contribute to Health and Well-being?

Provide your comments

We welcome your comments and insight to improve the PHILGBC Health and Well-being for Buildings. Provide your comments via e-mail by following the commenting procedure:

1. Access the [Form – Comment][Form – Comment].
2. Provide your full name, position or designation, and the organization you are representing;
3. Clearly state your issue a specific section or credit:
   • State the specific section or credit you would like to improve;
   • Provide a clear statement summarizing your issue; and
   • Provide a brief discussion on the issue;
4. Clearly state your recommendation to improve the section or credit;
   • Provide the draft text for the revision of the section or credit;
   • Use plain language principles; and
   • Provide a brief discussion on the recommendation;
5. Submit your issue and recommendation.

Your comments will be received and logged by the PHILGBC National Secretariat for the review and improvement of the PHILGBC Health and Well-being for Buildings.

Certification

What is Health and Well-being Certification?

Health and Well-being Certification is the formal assessment, rating, and certification process for projects under the PHILGBC Health and Well-being for Buildings rating tool. It is conducted in a third-party assessment process to ensure a credible, independent, impartial, and objective assessment, rating, and certification of projects.

Only projects that complete the formal process, complies with all requirements, and receives at least the minimum rating for certification may claim as a Health and Well-being certified project.

Who will certify your project?

The PHILGBC will certify the project based on the outcomes from the assessments during the formal certification process.

The PHILGBC or its authorized assessment body will facilitate and conduct the assessment, rating, and certification process. The PHILGBC builds trust and confidence in the system by managing and addressing conflicts of interests between the project, the project team, and the assessment team assigned for the project.

How can you get your project certified?

To get certified as a Health and Well-being certified project, you must:

1. Register your project.
2. Successfully complete the assessment and certification process using the Health and Well-being rating scheme.

The project must complete the certification process, comply with all minimum system requirements, and achieve the minimum rating for certification.

How do you register for certification?

To register a project for certification, the project owner must:

1. Access the Form – PHILGBC Certification Registration.
2. Accomplish the Form – PHILGBC Certification Registration. You must:
   • Select PHILGBC Health and Well-being Rating Scheme under what rating scheme are you registering the project; and
   • Prepare the supporting documents for the minimum system requirements.
3. Submit the accomplished form and requirements through e-mail to HealthPH@philgbc.org.

The PHILGBC will prepare and submit a PHILGBC Certification Proposal within seven (7) working days from the receipt of your accomplished Form – PHILGBC Certification Registration, and the complete requirements.

Once the project owner receives the proposal, the project owner must:

1. Sign the proposal and return a copy to the PHILGBC; and
2. Pay the registration fee and initial assessment fee.

The Registration process is completed once the project owner accepted and signed the proposal, and paid the registration fee and down payment for your project.

Management Representative

The project owner must assign a Management Representative (MR), who will serve as the official representative of the project owner. The MR must:

• Be employed by the project owner and part of the senior management;
• Coordinate and communicate with the certification manager for the process; and
• Provide timely decision making for the efficient implementation of the process.

What is the certification process?

Projects may undergo certification process under each of the assessment Stage depending on the project's life cycle.

If your project is:	then the project must undergo assessment and certification for:	The applicable life cycle stages tags are:
In conceptual, early design, planning or construction	Stage 1 — Planning. You must demonstrate how you established your plans and put in place the building attributes and strategies that will help you achieve your targets. Planning will include the design and construction of the project.	S1Stage 1 — Planning
An existing project under operations	Stage 1 — Planning and Stage 2 — Implementation You must demonstrate how you established your strategies, and how you were able to implement and monitor your health and well-being programs and strategies for your project users..	S1Stage 1 — Planning S2Stage 2 — Implementation

Scope and Applicability

The Scope and Applicability defines the life cycle stages and project types that the rating scheme is applicable to.

For projects that are interested in undergoing certification that are not included in the Scope and Applicability, please contact the PHILGBC National Secretariat at HealthPH@philgbc.org to confirm whether the tool is applicable for your project.

Life Cycle Stages

This rating scheme is applicable to projects that are at the design, construction and operations stages.

Tag	Name	Description
S1Stage 1 — Planning	Stage 1 — Planning	The planning stage focuses on the conception and strategic planning of the sustainability, health and well-being goals, performance targets and requirements for the project. The planning stage also involves the establishment of the policies, action plans and programs, as well as how these policies, action plans and programs will be implemented once the project is in operation. Planning includes the design and construction of the project.
S2Stage 2 — Implementation	Stage 2 — Implementation	The implementation stage focuses on the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of the policies, action plans and programs for the project. The implementation stage also involves the execution of the policies, action plans and programs, monitoring and recording of the outcomes of the implementation, and the evaluation of the actions taken to achieve sustainability, health and well-being goals and performance targets for the project.

Project Type

This rating scheme is applicable to the whole building design, construction and operations, or for tenant projects within a building.

Tag	Name	Description
Buildings	Buildings	Building projects refers to the whole building design and construction, or operations. The scope of the project includes areas that are designed, constructed or managed by the project owner and its project team.
Tenants	Tenants	Tenant projects refers to projects areas that are owned or leased, and managed by the project owner within a building.

Occupancy Type

This rating scheme may be used for the following occupancy types.

Tag	Name	Description
Office	Office spaces and buildings	Office spaces and buildings may include private or government offices.
Retail	Retail spaces and buildings	Retail spaces and buildings may include: shops, indoor or outdoor malls, supermarkets, groceries, department stores, sales rooms or showrooms, restaurants, cafes, bars, and fast-food restaurants.
Vertical residential	Vertical residential buildings	Vertical residential buildings are buildings six (6) floors and above. Vertical residential buildings may include: apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, dormitories, boarding houses, and motels.
Clustered residential	Clustered residential buildings	Clustered residential buildings five (5) floors and below with multiple buildings and shared utilities. Clustered residential buildings may include: apartment buildings, townhouses, hotels, dormitories, boarding houses, and motels. This does not apply to subdivision or residential district projects.
Educational	Educational spaces and buildings	Education spaces and buildings may include: primary, secondary and tertiary education buildings, classrooms, training centers, auditoriums, gymnasiums, playing fields, stadium, and libraries.
Industrial	Industrial buildings	Industrial buildings may include buildings for industrial processes, which may include: assembling, disassembling, fabricating, finishing, manufacturing, packaging, repair, and processing operations. It may also include warehouses and storage.
Health	Health spaces and buildings	Health spaces and buildings may include: hospitals, clinics and nursing homes.

Compliance Requirements

Project teams must submit documented information to demonstrate how the project complies with their target credits. The documentation prepared and submitted by the project team allows the assessment team to assess and verify the project's performance based on valid, credible, and verifiable information.

It is the responsibility of the project team to prepare and submit documents that present valid, credible, and verifiable information about the project. The documents submitted by the project team will be reviewed by the assessment team and will be referenced in the Assessment Report, which is the basis for the rating and certification of the project.

Submit robust evidence demonstrating the compliance of the project with the target credits. Project teams must prepare documentation reflecting the information required under their pursued credits. Within each credit, Compliance Notes provide project teams with guidance on what information are necessary to conform with the requirements of the credit.

The Compliance Notes reflect the information that are:

• Necessary to comply with the credit; and
• Appropriate and relevant to each Stage of assessment.

Use existing project files. The project team should use existing project files for the design, construction, and operations of the project. You are not required to create or prepare documents exclusive for the PHILGBC Certification Program. This will reduce the time and effort in preparing for the certification of the project.

Plans and as-built plans

Plans are written and graphical representation of the design and construction of the different elements of a project. The plans must reflect the dimensions, locations and technical descriptions of the different strategies and systems designed or implemented in the project.

Plans and as-built plans must reflect the information on the ownership of the project and the professionals involved in the preparation of the documents. These must include the following information:

• Project name,
• Project owner's name,
• Date, and
• Version of the document.

In addition, these documents reflect information on the ownership of the documents and approval for the use in the project. These documents must be:

• Duly signed by the project owner,
• Duly signed by the relevant professional, and
• Duly signed and approved by the local building official.

Base case

A base case refers to the model, base calculation, or set of data prior to implementation of strategies where the performance of a project is measured from. Data used for the base case project must be supported by accepted standards.

Base cases are generally used for the comparison of the improved energy, water and waste performance of the project.

The base case must be prepared by the relevant professional and duly approved by the project owner.

Bill of materials

Bill of materials are effective presenting the materials and products specified in the project.

Bill of materials must reflect the following information:

• Materials and products specified for the project,
• Amount per materials and products specified, and
• Cost for each material or product.

In addition, the bill of materials must be:

• Duly signed by the relevant professional, and
• Duly signed and approved by the project owner.

Certificates of compliance

Certificates of compliance should be awarded by third-party certifying bodies reflecting the conformance with of a product or process with accepted industry or professional standards, credible certification programs, or labelling schemes.

The certificate must reflect the following information:

• Standard used for the certification,
• Name of the certifying body,
• Certification date,
• Scope of the certification,
• Validity date of the certification, and
• Authorized representative of the certifying body and their signature.

Commissioning report

Commissioning reports must reflect the outcomes of the conduct of testing and commissioning for the project. The report must reflect the following information:

• Scope of the testing and commissioning;
• Standards used for each scope of the testing and commissioning;
• Third-party commissioning agent that conducted the testing and commissioning and that prepared the report; and
• Results of the testing and commissioning.

Commissioning reports must be:

• Prepared and duly signed by third-party commissioning agents, and
• Duly accepted and signed by the project owner.

Communication records

Communication records must include the:

• Author's name,
• Role in the project,
• Date of the document,
• Recipient's name, and
• Role in the project.

Communication records may include:

• Formal letters,
• Memorandum, and
• E-mail correspondence from official corporate e-mail addresses.

Delivery receipt

Delivery receipts must include:

• Name and model of the specific product, technology or material,
• Number of delivered items,
• Name of the supplier, and
• Date of delivery.

In addition, the delivery receipts must be:

• Duly signed by the supplier, and
• Duly approved and signed by the project owner.

Installation records

Installation records may be submitted as supporting documents to show the receipt and installation of products, materials, or technologies in the project. The document must reflect the details of the installed item, date of installation, and name of the service provider or party that installed the item, duly signed by the installer, and duly approved and signed by the project owner.

Minutes of meeting

Minutes of meetings must include the date, location, attendance list of the meeting, clear proceedings of the meeting, and agreed actions from the discussions. The attendance list must include the names, organization, and designation or roles in the project.

Official receipts

Official receipts must reflect the product, material, technology, or service received and paid for the project, date, and name of supplier, duly signed by the authorized representative of the supplier.

Policy

A policy is the general statement of the project owner reflecting its commitment to the quality and performance required for the project's design, construction or operations. Documented policies must be approved by top management of the project owner.

Procedure

A procedure must reflect the specific activities necessary to complete a process and achieve the policies for the project. Documented procedures must be prepared by the project team and approved by the top management of the project owner.

Purchase order

Purchase orders must reflect the specific material, product or technology specified in the project, the number of items, date of the request, signature of the project owner, the name of the supplier, and receipt and signature of the supplier.

Purchase record

Documentations reflecting the intent of the project team to purchase the identified products, technologies or strategies, which must include the following:

• Purchase orders,
• Official receipts or sales invoices,
• Delivery receipts,
• Installation records, and
• Photographs.

Specifications

Specifications are written documentation describing the materials, products and processes for the construction of a project.

Specifications prepared during the design phase typically describe the performance requirements for the products and work required for the delivery of the project, which may include:

• General requirements aligned with regulations or standards identified for a particular project element;
• Type of products and materials required in the design of the project; and
• Installation methodology for the delivery of each element of the project.

On the other hand, as-built specifications reflect the information on the completed project and are prescriptive in nature. As-built specifications present the materials and products installed, and processed implemented for the project. It may also include the performance requirements based on the brand and type of materials used in the project.

Specifications must include the following information:

• Name of the project,
• Date revision,
• Materials, products, or technologies specified for the project, and
• Installation methodology for each project element.

In addition, specifications must be duly signed by the relevant professional, and duly approved and signed by the project owner.

Service contract

A service contract serves as the proof for the engagement of an organization or individual to provide a service for the project.

A service contract must reflect the following information:

• Roles and responsibilities of the organization or individual for the project; and
• Period of engagement of the organization or individual for the project.

Minimum System Requirements

The Minimum System Requirements aim to:

• Establish the basic requirements for projects undergoing certification under the program;
• Ensure projects comply with building and environmental laws, regulations and mandatory standards prior to project certification; and
• Ensure projects have clear commitment to designing, constructing and operating their project incorporating health and well-being.

Projects that are applying for Health and Well-being Certification must comply with the minimum system requirements.

Requirements

No.	Minimum System Requirement
MSR-01	Regulatory compliance
MSR-02	Distinct and clear boundaries
MSR-03	Disclosure of resource performance data
MSR-04	Initial site assessment
MSR-05	Construction activity pollution and control

MSR-01 Regulatory compliance

This requirement aims to ensure that the project is complying with all building and environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards applicable to the project.

The project team must:

1. Establish a regulatory compliance review plan for the project, which must include the following:
   • Identifying the applicable laws, regulations and mandatory standards to the project, which must include:
     • Relevant laws, regulations, and mandatory standards on the following:
       • Practice of building design, construction, and operations,
       • Environmental requirements affecting the building performance related to health and comfort,
       • Occupational safety and health,
       • Healthcare, and
       • Labor and employment;
     • Local ordinances applicable to the project.
   • Identifying the requirements for each applicable regulation and how to implement the requirements;
   • Monitoring the compliance and any changes in the regulatory requirements.
2. Conduct the regulatory compliance review for the project.
3. Implement the compliance requirements.
4. Continuously monitor the compliance of the project and changes in any of the regulatory requirements.

Compliance Notes

Registration

During registration, the project team must submit:

• Regulatory compliance review plan; and
• Report on the regulatory compliance review for the project, which must include information on:
  • All applicable building and environmental laws, regulations for the project, and
  • Status of compliance of the project with the applicable regulations.

All Stages

During assessment, the project team must submit:

• Report on the regulatory compliance review for the project, which should include information on:
  • All applicable building and environmental laws, regulations for the project, and
  • Status of compliance of the project with the applicable regulations.
• Copy of the approved Building Permit issued by the local government where the project is located; and
• Permits and issuances by the national and local government to show compliance with all relevant building and environmental laws, regulations, and mandatory standards with regards to the design, construction and operations of the project.

If the project is under operations, the project team must also submit a copy of the approved Occupancy Permit issued by the local government where the project is located.

MSR-02 Distinct and clear boundaries

This requirement aims to establish a clear scope for the project by defining the physical boundaries of the project.

The project team must establish the scope for the project, which must include the following:

• Physical boundaries of the project, and
• Locations of shared building systems and utilities.

Compliance Notes

Registration

During registration, the project team must submit plans showing clearly the boundaries of the project for certification, which should include:

• Site development plan reflecting the following:
  • Project site, and
  • Building footprint;
• Architectural plans reflecting the following:
  • Scope of the project, and
  • Location of on-site shared building systems and utilities.

All Stages

During assessment, the project team must submit proof of the capacity of the on-site shared building systems and utilities, which must reflect the following:

• The capacity of the on-site shared building systems and utilities are sufficient for the project and other projects; and
• There is dedicated capacity allotted for the project.

MSR-03 Disclosure of resource performance data

This requirement aims to:

• Ensure the project owner is committed to the certification process by disclosing the resource performance data of their project.
• Ensure consistency in the submission of performance data for the assessment of the project.

The project team must:

1. Use the metric system; and
2. Submit the waste generation data of the project.

Compliance Notes

Registration

During registration, the project team must submit all project documentation containing dimensions or units of measurement using the metric system.

All Stages

During assessment, the project team should submit:

• Project documentation containing dimensions or units of measurement using the metric system;
• Reports on the waste generation of the project, which should include:
  • Projected or actual annual solid waste generation in kg per waste source, and
  • Projected or actual annual total solid waste generation in kg/m².

MSR-04 Initial site assessment

This requirement aims to:

• Ensure the project team has assessed the impact of the project to the site and the community; and
• Evaluate the potential health risks and hazards prior to the design and construction of the project.

The project team must evaluate the site conditions. The evaluation must include:

1. Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
   • Conducting site assessments, including determining site contamination, and
   • Providing appropriate recommendations to manage and remediate site contamination in the soil and underground water;
2. Conducting an initial site assessment to determine the site conditions prior to the project development.

If contamination is present on the site:

1. Develop a remediation action plan to address the contamination in the site. The action plan must include the following:
   • Identifying the remediation goal and appropriate remediation measures based on accepted standards on site remediation;
   • Identifying the safety requirements for workers during remediation; and
   • Engaging stakeholders to explain how the project will manage the site contamination and the impact of the remediation activities to the public and the community.
2. Implement the remediation action plan. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Implementation of the remediation measures before, during and after construction activities;
   • Communications for the project team and users on the following:
     • Remediation measures for the project, and
     • Safety requirements and protocols for the workers and the public;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
3. Conduct a final site assessment on the conditions of the site after construction, which must include the following information:
   • Review if the action plan was successfully implemented, which should include the following:
     • Results of the site assessment after the site remediation activities, and
     • Further site remediation and monitoring requirements after construction when necessary.
   • Present the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the action plan, and
   • Present the correction action implemented by the project team to address the issues.

Compliance Notes

Stage 1 — Planning

During Stage 1, the project team must submit the following:

1. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the professional for the site assessment and site remediation activities;
   • Roles and responsibilities of the professional for the project; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project;
2. Initial site assessment report, which must reflect the following information:
   • Footprint of the previous building on the site;
   • Occupancy type and description of the use of the previous building;
   • Period when the site was previously used; and
   • Site contamination.

If contamination is present on the site, the project team must also submit:

1. Documentation reflecting the site remediation measures implemented in the site. The documentation must include the following information:
   • Methodology for the remediation measures;
   • Remediation scope and objectives; and
   • Methodology for the validation of the objectives, site assessment and testing;
   • Final assessment and testing, which must include the following information:
     • Results of the site remediation;
     • If applicable, recommendations for further site management and monitoring during construction; and
   • Photographs.
2. Implementation records of the site remediation, which must include the following information:
   • As-built plans and specifications of the site remediation measures; and
   • Monitoring records.
3. Final site assessment report, which must include the following information:
   • Results of the site remediation and monitoring;
   • If applicable, recommendations for continued site management and monitoring in the operations; and
   • Photographs.

MSR-05 Construction activity pollution prevention and control

This requirement aims to:

• Ensure proper waste and pollution management are established and implemented in the project; and
• Monitor and evaluate the management of wastes and pollution in construction activities for the project.

The project team must:

1. Conduct a site assessment prior to any construction activities.
2. Establish a construction activity pollution prevention and control plan.
3. Implement and monitor the implementation of the construction activity pollution prevention and control plan.
4. Evaluate the implementation of the construction activity pollution prevention and control plan.

Compliance Notes

All Stages

The project team must submit:

1. Report on the site assessment prior to the demolition and construction activities, which should include:
   • Expected sources of pollution in the project; and
   • Potential impact of the activities to its surroundings;
2. Construction activity pollution prevention and control plan, which should include:
   • Plans and specifications for the strategies to control or prevent the expected pollution sources in the project;
   • Documented policies and procedures for the following:
     • Proper implementation of the identified strategies;
     • Inspection, monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the strategies;
     • Reporting issues in the implementation of the strategies;
     • Identification and implementation of corrective actions during and after construction; and
     • Evaluation of the site and effectiveness of the strategies after construction.
3. Communication records to the project team on the documented policies and procedures.
4. Report on the evaluation of the implementation of the plan, which must include the following:
   • Issues or challenges identified during construction;
   • Corrective actions implemented to address the issues; and
   • Recommendations for further improvement on the plan.

Scoring and Rating

How do we rate for PHILGBC Health and Well-being for Buildings?

The minimum rating for certification is a H+W 1-Star rating. The assessment team will be providing the recommendation for the rating of the project based on the outcomes of the assessment.

The project may be awarded with:		if the project achieves a weighting of:
★	1 Star	51% to 60%	Good practice
★★	2 Stars	61% to 70%	Ideal performance
★★★	3 Stars	71% to 80%	Exemplar performance
★★★★	4 Stars	81% to 90%	Country leader
★★★★★	5 Stars	91% to 100%	World class

Core Framework

The Core Framework for the Health and Well-being rating tool categories the environmental and socio-economic priorities when addressing the health and wellbeing of users in the building project lifecycle.

The categories under the Core Framework include:

Health

Health category focuses on maintaining a physically and mentally healthy environment throughout the building lifecycle.

The protection and improvement of the users’ health may be achieved through implementing effective physical and mental health programs, and designing and maintaining healthy spaces in the project.

No.	Credit Name
HEA-01	Health and Well-being Program Promotion
HEA-02	Health Services
HEA-03	Enhanced Occupational Safety and Health
HEA-04	Mental Health Program
HEA-05	Restorative Opportunities
HEA-06	Indoor Air Quality
HEA-07	Low VOC Environment
HEA-08	Microbial Control

HEA-01 Health and Well-being Program Promotion

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Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Promote the benefits of the health and well-being program to project users to improve their understanding of the impact of the project to their health and well-being.
• Lead the promotion of health and well-being at the executive level to foster values for health and well-being in the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish the health and well-being policy for the project. The policy must reflect the commitment of the project owner to incorporate health and well-being in the project.
2. Appoint a lead for the promotion of health and well-being in the project. The health and well-being leader should be:
   • Part of the senior management of the project owner;
   • Appointed as the dedicated lead for the health and well-being program of the project; and
   • Responsible for the planning and implementation of the health and well-being program for the project.
3. Develop a health and well-being communications action plan for the project users. The development must include:
   • Identifying the materially affected stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the program, which should include:
     • Project team members,
     • Project owner's employees, and
     • Project end-users and tenants.
   • Consulting the materially affected stakeholders on the following:
     • Background of the project and its features;
     • Health and well-being targets and strategies related to the materially affected stakeholders; and
     • Compliance with regulatory requirements;
   • Educating users on the health and well-being features of the project.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the health and well-being communications action plan. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Assigning the roles for the individuals responsible for the implementation of the program;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the program;
   • Regularly communicating with the project users and employees on the following:
     • Pursued credits under the Health and Well-being rating scheme and how the project team achieved the credits;
     • Policies and procedures for health and well-being for the users; and
     • Available health features, services, and benefits in the project.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the program, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the program;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the health and well-being program;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the program.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established the effective health and well-being communications program to the project users; and Appointed a dedicated staff from senior management as the executive-level leader for planning and implementation of the health and well-being program for the project.
2 points	Appointed a dedicated staff from senior management as the executive-level leader for planning and implementation of the health and well-being program for the project.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented the effective health and well-being communications program to the project users; and Appointed a dedicated staff from senior management as the executive-level leader for planning and implementation of the health and well-being program for the project.
2 points	Appointed a dedicated staff from senior management as the executive-level leader for planning and implementation of the health and well-being program for the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the strategies to promote health and well-being in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to incorporate strategies to improve the health and well-being of the project users.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent program lead in the project, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the employee in planning and implementing health and well-being programs for the project;
   • Responsibilities of the leader in the project; and
   • Period of engagement.
3. Health and well-being communications action plan. The plan must reflect the strategies for how the project team will actively engage the project users to inform them on health and well-being. Communication strategies on the health and well-being features of the project should include:
   • Monthly communications to project users such as formal letters, memorandum, and e-mail correspondence;
   • Public message boards and signage accessible to users and visitors prominently displayed with information on the health and well-being features of the project;
   • Quarterly education activities such as workshops and seminars; and
   • Information kiosks.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the health and well-being program. The documentation for the implementation of the program must include:
   • List of personnel involved in the establishment and implementation of the program, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Responsibilities in the planning and implementation of the program,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the health and well-being program; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign for the program for physical activity with the users, staff, and visitors.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the communication strategies in the design of the project, such as message boards, signage, and kiosks; and
   • Activity documentation including invitation records, agenda, attendance lists and proceedings for educational activities.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the program, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation;
   • Challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the program;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the program.

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HEA-02 Health Services

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Identify the healthcare services for employees and project users to.
• Provide healthcare services for employees and health benefits to project users to improve individual health and promote health literary.
• Review the effectiveness of health services to identify opportunities to further improve the health and wellbeing of employees and project users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy for healthcare services and benefits for the project. The policy should include provisions for the following:
   • Work benefits for sick and medical leaves for all employees;
   • Discouraging employees from going to work when sick or from working while on sick leave;
   • Flexible work options for employees with chronic or serious health conditions or recovering from serious health conditions;
   • Health services for all employees; and
   • Access to vaccination for seasonal flu for project users.
2. Engage qualified healthcare providers for the health services for employees at no cost or subsidized cost. The healthcare provider must be:
   • Accessible to the employees. If the service is only available during business hours, the project's policy must allow employees to use the services during the workday.
   • In-person service and treatment or telemedicine service with in-person treatment options. The in-person or on-site consultations or treatments must be within 400m of the project.
3. Establish the health services and benefits action plan for the project.
   • For employees, the healthcare services and benefits should include:
     • Sick leave benefits for health needs, which should include:
       • Paid annual sick leave for at least ten (10) days or a combined paid vacation and sick leave for at least twenty (20) days; and
       • Long-term sick leave for chronic or serious health conditions for at least twelve (12) weeks;
     • Work option for employees recovering from serious health conditions, which may include:
       • Part-time work option,
       • Work from home option, or
       • Flexible schedules;
     • Health benefits for employees at no cost or subsidized cost. The health benefits should include:
       • Health consultations,
       • Medical care,
       • Dental care,
       • Vision care,
       • Mental health and substance use treatment services,
       • Sexual and reproductive health services, including obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) services and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment,
       • Medication or prescription coverage,
       • Essential immunizations based on region,
       • Preventive screenings and biometric assessments,
       • Tobacco cessation programs, and
       • Infectious disease testing during a regional or global infectious disease outbreak, epidemic or pandemic as declared by a regional or global public health agency.
     • Coverage for vaccination for seasonal flu at no cost to employees.
   • For project users, the healthcare services and benefits should include:
     • Annual on-site vaccine programs for seasonal flu at no cost to regular occupants; and
     • Information campaign for the benefits of vaccination and health protocols.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the health services and benefits action plan. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Assigning roles for the individuals responsible for the implementation of the program;
   • Regularly communicating with the project users and employees on the following:
     • Health services and benefits available for employees;
     • Information for the healthcare providers engaged for the project;
     • Documented policies and procedures to avail of the health services and benefits for the project users and employees; and
     • Information on health protocols and benefits of following the health protocols.
   • Communicating the annual on-site vaccine program for regular occupants; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the program.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the program, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the program;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the health and wellbeing program;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to further improve the program.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Engaged healthcare service providers for employees; Established a communication plan for the available health services and benefits for employees and for project users; and Established healthcare services and benefits for employees and for project users.
2 points	Established a communication plan for the available health services and benefits for employees and for project users; and Established healthcare services and benefits for employees and for project users.
1 point	Established healthcare services and benefits for employees and for project users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Engaged healthcare service providers for employees; Regularly communicated the available health services and benefits to employees and to project users; and Implemented healthcare services and benefits for employees and for project users.
2 points	Regularly communicated the available health services and benefits to employees and to project users; and Implemented and monitored the use of healthcare services and benefits for employees and for project users.
1 point	Implemented and monitored the use of healthcare services and benefits for employees and for project users.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the health services and benefits for the project and its implementation.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the health services and benefits for the project. The policy should include:
   • Work benefits for sick and medical leave for all employees;
   • Discouraging employees from going to work when sick or from working while on sick leave;
   • Flexible work options for employees with chronic or serious health conditions or recovering from serious health conditions;
   • Health services for all employees; and
   • Access to vaccination for seasonal flu for project users.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified healthcare provider for the project, which must include the following:
   • Scope of services for the project's employees covered under the contract,
   • Period of engagement of the provider,
   • Location of the in-person or on-site consultation and treatment facilities, and
   • Service schedules.
3. Health service and benefits action plan. The plan must include the following:
   • Documented policies and procedures for employees, which should include the following:
     • Sick leave benefits, which should include:
       • Paid annual sick leave, and
       • Long-term sick leave for chronic or serious health conditions;
     • Work options for employees recovering from serious health conditions;
     • Health benefits for employees and their health coverage; and
     • Vaccination for seasonal flu.
   • Documented policies and procedures for the annual vaccination for seasonal flu for regular occupants;
   • Communication plan for the health services and benefits for the users, which should include:
     • Monthly communications to project users such as formal letters, memorandum, and e-mail correspondence;
     • Public message boards and signage accessible to users and visitors prominently displayed with information on the health and wellbeing features of the project;
     • Quarterly education activities such as workshops and seminars; and
     • Information kiosks.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the health services and benefits. The documentation for the implementation of the program must include:
   • Plan reflecting the:
     • Location of the in-person or on-site facilities of the healthcare providers engaged for the project, and
     • Distance of the healthcare facilities of the healthcare providers engaged from the project;
       
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the program, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Responsibilities in the planning and implementation of the program,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers;
   • Communication records reflecting the promotion of the health services available for employees and project users;
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the physical features in the project, such as message boards, signage, and kiosks;
   • Activity documentation including invitation records, agenda, attendance lists and proceedings for education activities; and
   • Monitoring report on the use of the health services and benefits during the performance period.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the program, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation;
   • Challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the program;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the program.

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HEA-03 Enhanced Occupational Safety and Health

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Identify the occupational health and safety risks across the project life cycle.
• Improve OSH through initial attention to the risks and hazards, and establishment of enhanced OSH strategies.
• Implement measures to ensure the health and safety of workers and employees across the building life cycle.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the program and further improve occupational safety and health in the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy on enhancing occupational safety and health in the project.
2. Engage qualified OSH professional competent in:
   • Planning and implementing the OSH program to lessen the potential risks and hazards for the project's life cycle;
   • Provide recommendations to improve the OSH program; and
   • Engage the OSH professional for the duration of the building life cycle of the project.
3. Review the potential risks and hazards for the project's life cycle, which should include:
   • Conducting a task mapping for all processes in the design, construction, and operations of the project;
   • Conducting an inventory of risks and hazards in the:
     • Construction of the project; and
     • Operations and maintenance of the project;
   • Consulting the workers on the following:
     • Background of the project and its features;
     • Compliance with regulatory requirements; and
     • Risks and hazards related to the tasks in the construction, operations and maintenance of the project;
   • Providing the recommended design strategies to eliminate or reduce the risks and hazards for the construction and operations of the project.
4. Incorporate the recommendations to eliminate or reduce construction, operations, and maintenance risks and hazards in the design of the project.
5. Establish an enhanced occupational safety and health program, which must include the following:
   • Identifying the target impact for improving the OSH, which may include:
     • No disabling injuries or illnesses;
     • No or low incidence of non-disabling injuries or illnesses;
     • Improved coverage for health services; and
     • Increased expenditure on health awareness and disease risk control programs.
   • Establishing medical surveillance, prevention, and control, with particular focus on:
     • Early detection and management of occupational and work-related diseases; and
     • Prevention and control of:
       • Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) compliant with Republic Act No. 9165,
       • Tuberculosis compliant with Executive Order No. 187-03, and
       • Hepatitis B compliant with DOLE Department Advisory 05-2010.
   • Communicating and promoting safety and health to project stakeholders, which must include the following:
     • Orienting all workers on occupational safety and health, which must include the following topics:
       • Healthy lifestyle,
       • Drug-free workplace compliant with Republic Act No. 9165, and
       • Mental health compliant with Republic Act No. 11036;
     • Continuous training OSH personnel on OSH;
     • Training and educating workers on the policies and procedures for a safe workplace, which should include:
       • Processing work permits, and
       • Using personal protective equipment (PPE);
     • Installing safety signage in the project;
   • Providing workers' welfare facilities and PPE;
   • Establishing and implementing policies and procedures for construction activity pollution control, including dust control and management;
   • Establishing and implementing a solid waste management system;
   • Establishing roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the plan, which must include the following:
     • OSH Committee for planning and supervising the OSH program, and
     • OSH personnel for the project;
   • Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the program, which must include the following:
     • Investigating, recording, and reporting accidents, incidents, or illnesses; and
     • Establishing and implementing policies and procedures for penalties for violations and prohibited acts;
   • Identifying the costs and establishing budget for the implementation of the OSH program.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the enhanced OSH program. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Implementing the design strategies to eliminate or reduce the risks and hazards for the construction, operations, and maintenance of the project;
   • Assigning the roles for the individuals responsible for the implementation of the program;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the program, which must include the following:
     • All disabling injuries and illnesses, and
     • All non-disabling injuries or illnesses;
   • Regularly communicating the policies and procedures for OSH to the project stakeholders.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the program, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implemented OSH program;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the implementation of the program;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes addressing the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying opportunities to further lessen the potential risks and hazards in the project, and to improve the program.

OSH personnel for a project must include:

• Certified first-aider recognized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and
• Safety officers.

In addition, if the project is required under a regulation, the OSH personnel for a project must also include:

• Occupational health nurse,
• Occupational health dentist, and
• Occupational health physician.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established recommendations to reduce risks and hazards for the operations and maintenance of the project; Engaged an OSH personnel for the project's life cycle; Established a communication plan on the OSH program for the employees and project users; and Established an enhanced occupational safety and health program for the project.
2 points	Engaged an OSH personnel for the project's life cycle; Established a communication plan on the OSH program for the employees and project users; and Established an enhanced occupational safety and health program for the project.
1 point	Established an enhanced occupational safety and health program for the project.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented the recommendations to reduce risks and hazards for the operations and maintenance of the project; Engaged an OSH personnel for the project's life cycle; Regularly communicated with the employees and project users on the OSH program; and Implemented the enhanced occupational safety and health program for the project.
2 points	Engaged an OSH personnel for the project's life cycle; Regularly communicated with the employees and project users on the OSH program; and Implemented the enhanced occupational safety and health program for the project.
1 point	Implemented the enhanced occupational safety and health program for the project.

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Compliance Notes

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to enhance occupational safety and health in the project.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the professional in planning and implementing occupational safety and health programs for the project;
   • Roles and responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on the review of risks and hazards in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project, which must include the following:
   • Risks and hazards identified related to:
     • Construction, and
     • Operations and maintenance;
   • Description of the recommended design strategies to eliminate or reduce identified risks and hazards; and
   • Description of how the design strategies will eliminate or reduce the identified risk or hazards during the construction and operations of the project.
4. As-built plans and specifications reflecting how the recommendations were incorporated in the design of the project.
5. Occupational safety and health program, which must include the policies, procedures, and work instructions on the following:
   • Identifying the target impact for improving the OSH, which may include:
     • No disabling injuries or illnesses,
     • No or low incidence of non-disabling injuries or illnesses,
     • Improved coverage for health services, and
     • Increased expenditures on health awareness and disease risk control programs;
   • Establishing medical surveillance, prevention, and control, with particular focus on:
     • Early detection and management of occupational and work*related diseases; and
     • Prevention and control of:
       • Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) compliant with Republic Act No. 9165,
       • Tuberculosis compliant with Executive Order No. 187-03, and
       • Hepatitis B compliant with DOLE Department Advisory 05-2010.
   • Providing workers' welfare facilities and PPE;
   • Implementing the construction activity pollution control, including dust control and management;
   • Implementing the solid waste management system;
   • Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the program, which must include the following:
     • Investigating, recording, and reporting accidents, incidents, or illnesses; and
     • Establishing and implementing policies and procedures for penalties for violations and prohibited acts.
6. Communication plan on safety and health to project stakeholders, which must include the following:
   • Agenda for activities for the promotion of OSH to workers, which should include:
     • Healthy lifestyle,
     • Drug-free workplace,
     • Mental health,
     • Work permits procedures, and
     • Use of PPEs;
   • Schedule for the OSH activities;
   • Communication materials for OSH to project stakeholders;
   • Plans and specifications for safety signage, which must reflect:
     • Location of the signage, and
     • Details reflected in the signage.
7. Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
   • Purchase records, which must include the following:
     • Purchase orders,
     • Service contracts, and
     • Official receipts or sales invoice;
   • Delivery receipts,
   • Installation records, and
   • Photographs.
8. Communication records to all project team members, external contractors, service providers and employees, reflecting the following information:
   • Requirements, policies, and procedures for OSH; and
   • Schedules and dates when the information was regularly distributed to project stakeholders.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Monitoring report on the implementation of the OSH program.
2. Reports on all disabling and non-disabling injuries or illnesses for the project reflecting the following:
   • Disabling injuries frequency rate, and
   • Disabling illnesses frequency rate.
3. Report on the effectiveness of the program, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the policies and procedures;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the policies and procedures;
   • Corrective actions implemented to prevent or resolve the issues during the performance period; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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HEA-04 Mental Health Program

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Identify opportunities to manage and improve individual mental health of employees and project users.
• Provide mental health benefits for employees and provide additional support for individuals with mental health conditions to prioritize good mental health.
• Implement a mental health program for the project to foster the importance of mental health.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the program and further improve the promotion of better mental health in the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy for mental health for the project. The policy must include the mental health services and benefits for the project users, which should include the following:
   • Work benefits for mental health, of all employees;
   • Flexible work options and individualized adjustment to support employees with mental health needs;
   • Mental health services for project users; and
   • Promotion of mental health awareness and education for project users.
2. Engage qualified mental healthcare providers for the mental health services for employees at no cost or subsidized cost. The healthcare provider must be:
   • Accessible to the employees. If the service is only available during business hours, the project's policy must allow employees to use the services during the workday.
   • In-person service and treatment or telemedicine service with in-person treatment options. The in-person or on-site consultations or treatments must be within 400m of the project.
3. Establish an action plan for mental health services and benefits for the project.
   • For employees, the mental health services and benefits should include:
     • Mental health screening options for employees at no cost. The screening should include stress, depression, anxiety, and substance use at a minimum. The screening should include:
       • Self-assessment tools followed by an evaluation from a mental health professional for interpretation and recommendations for next steps; or
       • In-person or virtual clinical screening with feedback and recommendations for next steps.
     • Sick leave benefits for mental health needs, which should include:
       • Use of paid annual sick leave for mental health needs, and
       • Long-term sick leave for at least twelve (12) weeks for mental health needs;
     • Work options for employees with mental health needs, which should include:
       • Phased return to work after returning from leave,
       • Work from home option,
       • Flexible schedules, and
       • Individualized adjustment for support, such as providing appropriate location for the workspace, break areas and increasing personal space;
     • Mental health benefits for employees at no cost or subsidized at least 50% of the cost for the following:
       • Referrals to qualified mental health professionals and resources,
       • Inpatient and outpatient services and treatments, and
       • Prescription medication coverage.
     • Training programs, which should include the following:
       • For all employees, quarterly training on managing personal mental health and wellbeing, common mental health conditions, and appropriate responses for mental health distress; and
       • For managers, annual training on workplace stress-related issues, supporting employees with strategies to prevent mental work fatigue, and increasing awareness to employees of available project and community mental health resources;
   • For project users, the healthcare services and benefits should include:
     • At least three (3) mental health programs, which should include access to:
       • In-person or virtual mental health screening, and
       • Education and training for mental health concerns;
     • Information campaign on mental health, which should include:
       • Mental health and common mental health conditions;
       • Strategies for personal mental health and wellbeing; and
       • Access to resources, including organizations, self-help groups and crisis lines.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the mental health services and benefits action plan. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Assigning the roles for the individuals responsible for the implementation of the program.
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the program.
   • Regularly communicating with the project users and employees on the following:
     • Mental health services and benefits available for employees;
     • Policies and procedures to avail of the mental health services and benefits for the project users and employees; and
     • Mental health resources and information campaign for all project users.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the program, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the program;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the mental health program;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the program.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Engaged healthcare service providers for employees with mental health coverage and benefits; Established awareness and educational activities for mental health for employees and for project users; and Established mental health work benefits for employees.
2 points	Established awareness and educational activities for mental health for employees and for project users; and Established mental health work benefits for employees.
1 point	Established mental health work benefits for employees.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Engaged healthcare service providers for employees with mental health coverage and benefits; Implemented regular awareness and educational activities for mental health for employees and for project users; and Implemented and monitored the use of mental health work benefits for employees.
2 points	Implemented regular awareness and educational activities for mental health for employees and for project users; and Implemented and monitored the use of mental health work benefits for employees.
1 point	Implemented and monitored the use of mental health work benefits for employees.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the mental health services and benefits for the project and its implementation.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the mental health services and benefits for the project. The policy should include:
   • Mental health services for project users;
   • Work benefits for mental health, of all employees;
   • Flexible work options and individualized adjustment to support employees with mental health needs; and
   • Promotion of mental health awareness and education.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified mental healthcare provider for the project, which must include the following:
   • Scope of services for the project's employees covered under the contract,
   • Period of engagement of the provider,
   • Location of the in-person or on-site consultation and treatment facilities, and
   • Service schedules.
3. Mental health service and benefits action plan. The plan must include the following:
   • Documented policies and procedures for employees, which should include the following:
     • Mental health screening options;
     • Sick leave benefits for mental health needs, which should include:
       • Paid annual sick leaves for mental health needs, and
       • Long-term sick leave for mental health needs;
     • Work options for employees with mental health needs;
     • Mental health benefits for employees; and
     • Training programs.
   • Documented policies and procedures for the mental health training and screenings for project users;
   • Communication plan for the mental health services and benefits for the users, which should include:
     • Monthly communications to project users such as formal letters, memorandum, and e-mail correspondence;
     • Public message boards and signage accessible to users and visitors prominently displayed with information on mental health resources and information for project users;
     • Quarterly education activities such as workshops and seminars; and
     • Information kiosks.

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Stage – 2 Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the mental health services and benefits. The documentation for the implementation of the program must include:
   • Plan reflecting the:
     • Location of the in-person or on-site facilities of the healthcare providers engaged for the project, and
     • Distance of the healthcare facilities of the healthcare providers engaged from the project;
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the program, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Responsibilities in the planning and implementation of the program,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers;
   • Communication records reflecting the promotion of the mental health services and benefits available for employees and project users;
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the physical features in the project, such as message boards, signage, and kiosks;
   • Activity documentation including invitation records, agenda, attendance lists and proceedings for education activities; and
   • Monitoring report on the use of the mental health services and benefits during the performance period.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the program, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation;
   • Challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the program;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the program.

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HEA-05 Restorative Opportunities

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Provide opportunities and spaces to project users to relieve mental fatigue and stress.
• Implement strategies that encourage a healthy work-life balance through opportunities within and outside the workplace for recovery and restoration from work.
• Review the effectiveness of the restorative spaces and program for the continued promotion and improvement of better mental health.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy for restorative opportunities within and outside the workplace. The policy should include:
   • Encouraging taking breaks away from the workspace and the use of areas of restoration;
   • Discouraging overtime and working beyond the typical workdays;
   • Establish a designated period for breaks throughout the workday;
   • Encouraging the use of work benefits for paid time off; and
   • Promoting healthy sleep hygiene.
2. Establish an action plan for restorative opportunities for the project.
   • For employees, the restorative opportunities should include:
     • Designing and constructing dedicated space for nap during the workday. The spaces for nap must:
       • Allow a minimum of one twenty (20) to thirty (30) minutes nap;
       • Include one (1) furniture per one hundred (100) employees;
       • Be in a calm, quiet and low-light environment.
     • Providing activities for relaxation and restoration. The project team should:
       • Establish in-person or virtual activities for relaxation and restoration. The activities may include:
         • Long-term training offered at least twice a year;
         • Weekly classes offered during a convenient time based on average employee schedules, such as lunch breaks or after work; or
         • Unlimited access to at least one (1) virtual program and access to quiet and calm space within the project to practice.
       • Provide the activities to employees at no cost or subsidize at least fifty percent (50%) of the cost;
     • Encouraging the use of paid time off. The project team should:
       • Provide annual paid time off for at least twenty (20) days, not including designated sick leave and standard paid holidays;
       • Discourage engaging in work-related activities during time-offs;
       • Limit the number of rollover days for the paid time off, and set a deadline when rollover days must be used; and
       • Encourage the use of paid time off through defined policies for sick, vacation, holiday, and personal days.
     • Promoting healthy sleep hygiene, which should include:
       • Providing educational materials for daytime napping;
       • Discouraging changes to work schedule or advanced notice for necessary work schedule changes;
       • Limiting work and communications during business hours in the local time zone and the duration of the employee's shift; and
       • Providing access to sleep monitoring tools, applications and resources at no cost or subsidized at least 50% of the cost.
   • For project users, the restorative opportunities must include separate indoor and outdoor restorative spaces. Restorative spaces must:
     • Be designated exclusively for relaxation and restoration, and must not be used for work;
     • Have a total space of at least a minimum of 7 m² with an additional 0.1 m² per project user. The space may be broken into smaller spaces of the total required space;
     • Be accessible and flexible to fit a range of user preferences and activities;
     • Be comfortable in terms of lighting, noise, temperature, and visuals;
     • Incorporate nature; and
     • Be maintained at least weekly.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the action plan for restorative opportunities. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Assigning the roles for the individuals responsible for the implementation of the program;
   • Regularly communicating with the project users and employees on the following:
     • For employees, communications on the following:
       • Activities for relaxation and restoration;
       • Use of restorative and nap spaces; and
       • Use of paid time off.
     • For project users, communications on the following:
       • Use of restorative spaces; and
       • Resources on healthy sleep hygiene and determinants for sleep quality.
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the program.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the program, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the program;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the restorative spaces and programs;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the program.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established restorative and nap spaces in the project for employees and for project users; Established communication plan for the available restorative programs and benefits for employees and for project users; and Established policies to encourage employees to use paid time offs for restoration and relaxation.
2 points	Established policies to encourage employees to use paid time offs for restoration and relaxation.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established and monitored the use of restorative and nap spaces in the project for employees and for project users; Regularly communicated the available restorative programs and benefits for employees and for project users; and Implemented the policies and monitored the use of paid time offs for restoration and relaxation for employees.
2 points	Implemented the policies and monitored the use of paid time offs for restoration and relaxation for employees.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the restorative opportunities for the project and its implementation.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to implement restorative opportunities in the project. The policy should include:
   • Encouraging taking breaks away from the workspace and the use of areas of restoration;
   • Discouraging overtime and working beyond the typical workdays;
   • Establish a designated period for breaks throughout the workday;
   • Encouraging the use of work benefits for paid time off; and
   • Promoting healthy sleep hygiene.
2. Plans and specifications for the restorative spaces in the project. The plans should include:
   • Dedicated spaces for nap
   • Restorative spaces
3. Action plan for restorative opportunities. The action plan should include:
   • Documented policies and procedures for employees, which should include the following:
     • Establishing and implementing in-person or virtual activities for relaxation and restoration, which may include:
       • Long-term training offered at least twice a year;
       • Weekly classes offered during a convenient time based on average employee schedules, such as lunch breaks or after work; or
       • Unlimited access to at least one (1) virtual program and access to quiet and calm space within the project to practice.
     • Encouraging the use of paid time off, which should include:
       • Annual paid time off for at least twenty (20) days, not including designated sick leaves and standard paid holidays;
       • Limit the number of rollover days for the paid time off;
       • Deadline for the use of rollover days; and
       • Discouraged work-related activities during time-offs.
     • Promoting healthy sleep hygiene, which should include:
       • Providing educational materials for daytime napping;
       • Discouraging changes to work schedule or advanced notice for necessary work schedule changes;
       • Limiting work and communications during business hours in the local time zone and the duration of the employee's shift; and
       • Providing access to sleep monitoring tools, applications and resources at no cost or subsidized at least 50% of the cost.
   • Documented policies and procedures for project users for the restorative opportunities, which should include:
     • Use of the restorative spaces exclusively for relaxation and restoration and not for work;
     • Lighting, noise, temperature, and visual requirements for the spaces;
     • Schedule for the maintenance of the spaces; and
     • Maintenance requirements for the spaces.
   • Communication plan for the restorative opportunities, which should include:
     • Monthly communications to project users such as formal letters, memorandum, and e-mail correspondence;
     • Public message boards and signage accessible to users and visitors prominently displayed with information on the health and wellbeing features of the project;
     • Quarterly education activities such as workshops and seminars; and
     • Information kiosks.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the health services and benefits. The documentation for the implementation of the program should include:
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the:
     • Dedicated spaces for nap
     • Restorative spaces
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the program, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Responsibilities in the planning and implementation of the program,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers;
   • Communication records which must include the following:
     • For employees, communications on the following:
       • Activities for relaxation and restoration;
       • Use of restorative and nap spaces; and
       • Use of paid time off.
     • For project users, communications on the following:
       • Use of restorative spaces; and
       • Resources on healthy sleep hygiene and determinants for sleep quality.
   • Activity documentation including invitation records, agenda, attendance lists and proceedings for education activities; and
   • Monitoring report on the use of the restorative opportunities benefits during the performance period.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the program, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation;
   • Challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the program;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the program.

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HEA-06 Indoor Air Quality

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Evaluate the concentration of pollutants indoors and design the project with access to adequate ventilation and healthy air supply to improve the health of users.
• Implement strategies to reduce the concentration of pollutants indoors to improve the health and wellbeing of users.
• Review the implementation of strategies and maintain the quality of indoor air within reasonable levels to reduce the risk of indoor air to the users.

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Requirements

Resources

References

• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 — Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
• CIBSE AM10: Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings
• CIBSE Guide A: Environmental design

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy to improve and maintain the indoor air quality in the project.
2. Conduct an initial assessment to evaluate the indoor air quality of the project. The evaluation must include the following:
   • Reviewing existing policies, procedures, strategies, and practices in indoor air quality;
   • Identifying the reference standard and methodology for the testing for reasonable levels for indoor air pollutants;
   • Testing the indoor air for the following pollutants:
     • Particulate matter: PM_2.5 and PM₁₀,
     • Ozone,
     • Carbon dioxide,
     • Carbon monoxide,
     • Nitrogen dioxide,
     • Radon,
     • Formaldehyde, and
     • Total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs).
   • Recommending improvements for the indoor air quality of the project.
3. Develop an action plan for indoor air quality. The project team should:
   • Ensure the ventilation rates comply with accepted standards for indoor air;
   • Use sensors for indoor air quality, which must:
     • Be one (1) sensor installed every 325 m²;
     • Measure carbon dioxide once every ten (10) minutes; and
     • Measure the other pollutants at least once every hour.
   • Inform users about the indoor air quality.
     

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the action plan for indoor air quality. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the program.
   • Installing the sensors.
   • Monitoring and recording the indoor air quality.
   • Regularly communicating with the project users on the following:
     • Proper use of opening windows for naturally ventilated spaces,
     • Outdoor air quality, and
     • Indoor air quality.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Testing the indoor air quality for the pollutants whether the project was able to maintain or exceed the thresholds;
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the indoor air quality action plan;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the program.

Mechanically ventilated spaces

For mechanically ventilated spaces, the project team must also:

1. Ensure the ventilation rates, supply and exhaust rates of the ventilation system complies with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 — Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.
2. Avoid recirculating air. If the project is recirculating air, the project team must ensure the following:
   • The supply air must be properly filtered; and
   • The filters must be regularly replaced or maintained.
     

If the mechanical ventilation system is:

• A new mechanical ventilation system, the project team must:
  1. Procure and install the mechanical ventilation system that meets the identified standard.
  2. Test the mechanical ventilation system based on the identified standard.
• An existing mechanical ventilation system, the project team must test and balance the ventilation system to meet the identified standard.

Naturally ventilated spaces

For naturally ventilated spaces, the project team must:

1. Ensure the project is designed with ventilation rates for natural ventilation based on one of the following:
   • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 — Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, or
   • CIBSE Applications Manual AM10: Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings.
2. Provide operable windows to access outdoor air.
3. Monitor the outdoor air quality.
4. Provide users with regular information on the quality of outdoor air and when it is suitable to open windows.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established strategies to improve the indoor air quality exceeding the air quality thresholds; Established a monitoring system for indoor air quality; Established a communication plan for the indoor air quality to the project users; and Established an effective ventilation system with adequate ventilation and quality of air supply.
2 points	Established a monitoring system for indoor air quality; Established a communication plan for the indoor air quality to the project users; and Established an effective ventilation system with adequate ventilation and quality of air supply.
1 point	Established an effective ventilation system with adequate ventilation and quality of air supply.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented the strategies to improve indoor air quality compared to air quality thresholds; Monitored indoor air quality; Regularly communicated the project's indoor air quality to the project users; and Implemented the ventilation system with adequate ventilation and quality of air supply.
2 points	Monitored indoor air quality; Regularly communicated the project's indoor air quality to the project users; and Implemented the ventilation system with adequate ventilation and quality of air supply.
1 point	Implemented the ventilation system with adequate ventilation and quality of air supply.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the ventilation system and the indoor air quality of the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to improve and maintain the indoor air quality in the project.
2. Report on the review of the indoor air quality in the project. The report must include the following information:
   • Outcomes for the testing for the indoor air quality before the implementation of the strategies, which must include the following:
     • Testing methodology based on accepted standards;
     • Outcomes for the testing for the following pollutants:
       • Particulate matter: PM2.5 and PM10,
       • Ozone,
       • Carbon dioxide,
       • Carbon monoxide,
       • Nitrogen dioxide,
       • Radon,
       • Formaldehyde, and
       • Total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs);
     • Contact information of the body that conducted the testing, which must include the following:
       • Name,
       • Phone number, and
       • E-mail address.
   • Review of existing policies, procedures, and strategies for indoor air quality of the project; and
   • Issues and requirements of users for indoor air quality; and
   • Recommendations to improve the indoor air quality of the project.
3. Action plan for indoor air quality. The action plan should include:
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve the indoor air quality in the project, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying the strategies to improve indoor air quality, which may include:
       • Procuring and installing the mechanical ventilation system that meets the identified standard;
       • Testing and balancing of the ventilation system to meet accepted standards for indoor air quality;
       • Installing sensors;
       • Monitoring and recording the indoor air quality; and
       • Receiving user feedback and issue reporting on indoor air quality;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures.
   • Communication plan for the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the indoor air quality plans.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of indoor air action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Sensors for indoor air quality, which must include the following:
       • Location of the sensors,
       • Parameters measured by the sensors, and
       • Report generated by the sensors;
     • Sensors for the outdoor air quality.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the policies and procedures;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the following:
       • Policies and procedures for opening windows for naturally ventilated spaces,
       • Report on the outdoor air quality, and
       • Report on indoor air quality.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the program, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes for the testing of the indoor air quality after the implementation of the strategies, which must include the following:
     • Testing methodology based on accepted standards;
     • Outcomes for the testing for the following pollutants:
       • Particulate matter: PM2.5 and PM10,
       • Ozone,
       • Carbon dioxide,
       • Carbon monoxide,
       • Nitrogen dioxide,
       • Radon,
       • Formaldehyde, and
       • Total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs);
     • Contact information of the body that conducted the testing, which must include the following:
       • Name,
       • Phone number, and
       • E-mail address.
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the policies and procedures;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

For mechanically ventilated spaces, the project team should also submit as-built plans and specifications reflecting the system compliant with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1. The documentation must include the following information:

• Ventilation rates, and
• Supply and exhaust rates of the HVAC system.

For naturally ventilated spaces, the project team should also submit as-built plans and specifications reflecting the following information:

• Design compliant with:
  • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 — Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, or
  • CIBSE Applications Manual AM10: Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings;
• Location and specifications of the windows allowing access to outdoor air; and
• Sensors for the outdoor air quality.

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HEA-07 Low VOC Environment

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Identify products with emissions within acceptable thresholds to minimize the impact of volatile organic compounds (VOC) on indoor air quality.
• Procure and use of products with low VOC emissions.
• Evaluate the indoor air for VOC to maintain and improve the indoor air quality of the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy to improve and maintain healthy indoor air quality through the management of VOC levels in the project.
2. Evaluate the indoor air quality of the project, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing existing policies, procedures, strategies, and practices in indoor air quality;
   • Identifying the reference standard and methodology for the testing for reasonable levels for VOC emissions;
   • Testing the indoor air for VOC emissions; and
   • Recommending improvements for the indoor air quality of the project.
3. Establish a VOC management action plan. The action plan must include:
   • Procuring furniture, furnishings, finishes, flooring and insulation that meet VOC emission thresholds.
   • Measuring and improving the VOC levels within regularly occupied indoor spaces. The project team should either:
     • Meet thresholds for VOCs, which must include the following:
       
       • Testing the indoor spaces for the concentration VOCs;
       • Meeting the following thresholds for VOCs:
         • Acetaldehyde must be 140 µg/m³ or lower,
         • Acrylonitrile must be 5 µg/m³ or lower,
         • Benzene must be 3 µg/m³ or lower,
         • Caprolactam must be 2.2 µg/m³ or lower,
         • Formaldehyde must be 9 µg/m³ or lower,
         • Naphthalene must be 9 µg/m³ or lower,
         • Toluene must be 300 µg/m³ or lower,
     • Use sensors for total VOC, which must include the following:
       • Installing sensors for total VOC. The sensor must:
         • Be one (1) sensor installed every 325 m²; and
         • Measure the total VOC at least once per hour.
       • Demonstrating total VOC of 500 µg/m³ or lower for at least 90% of the regularly occupied hours for all sensors for at least one (1) previous month.
         

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the VOC management action plan. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the program;
   • Regularly communicating with the project team and users on the policies and procedures for the procurement and use of materials and products with VOC content; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the program.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the indoor air quality action plan;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the program.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established a program for VOC, which included the: Maintenance of VOC levels within regularly occupied indoor spaces; and Procurement and use of materials and products within VOC thresholds.
2 points	Established a program for the procurement and use of materials and products within VOC thresholds.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Maintained VOC levels within regularly occupied indoor spaces; and Procured and used materials and products within VOC thresholds.
2 points	Procured and used materials and products within VOC thresholds.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the management of VOC levels within the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to improve and maintain the indoor air quality through the management of VOC levels in the project.
2. Report on the evaluation of the indoor air quality of the project, which must include the following:
   • Review of existing policies, procedures, and strategies for indoor air quality of the project;
   • Reasonable levels for VOCs based on accepted standards;
   • Outcomes for the testing for the indoor air quality before the implementation of the strategies, which must include the following:
     • Testing methodology for VOC based on accepted standards;
     • Sources of VOCs in the project;
     • Results of the indoor air quality testing for VOCs; and
     • Contact information of the body that conducted the testing, which must include the following:
       • Name,
       • Phone number, and
       • E-mail address.
   • Issues and requirements of users for indoor air quality; and
   • Recommendations to improve the indoor air quality of the project.
3. VOC management action plan. The action plan should include:
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve the indoor air quality in the project, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying the strategies to improve and maintain reasonable VOC levels, which should include:
       • Removing the sources of VOCs;
       • Regularly testing and monitoring of VOC levels within regularly occupied spaces;
       • Increasing ventilation when using products with VOC;
       • Procuring and using low VOC and non-toxic products; and
       • Establishing user feedback and issue reporting on acoustic comfort;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures for at least twelve (12) months during the performance period; and
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan;

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of indoor air action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the policies and procedures, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers;
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Sensors for indoor air quality, which must include the following:
       • Location of the sensors,
       • Parameters measured by the sensors, and
       • Report generated by the sensors;
     • Reasonable levels for VOCs based on accepted standards for the procurement of furniture, furnishings, finishes, flooring, and insulation;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the policies and procedures;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the plans with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the procurement and use of materials and products with low VOC content.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the program, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the policies and procedures;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the policies and procedures;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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HEA-08 Microbial Control

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Design the project to reduce or prevent microbial growth in the project to ensure a healthy indoor environment.
• Implement strategies to minimize the entry pollutants through the building envelope and entrances and reduce mold and bacteria within indoor spaces.
• Monitor and resolve microbial growth issues in the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project to reduce or prevent growth of microbes and mold in the project.
2. Evaluate the indoor environment quality and microbial contamination prevention measures of the project, which must include the following:
   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Conducting an assessment to determine the presence of mold and bacteria growth in the project; and
     • Developing and implementing plans to reduce mold and bacteria growth within the building system.
   • Reviewing existing policies, procedures, strategies, and practices in microbial contamination prevention; and
   • Recommending improvements for microbial contamination prevention measures.
3. Establish an action plan for microbial control, which should include:
   • Designing the project to limit microbial control, which should include:
     • All entrances must have an entryway system to limit the entry of pollutants. The entryway system must be:
       • Mats, carpets, or grilles,
       • At least the width of the entryway, and
       • At least three (3) meters distance traveling into the project;
     • All entrances used must limit the movement of air from outdoors to indoors. The entrances should include two (2) typically closed doorways or revolving entrance doors.
     • Moisture protection for the building envelope;
     • Condensation management for areas with high humidity or moisture-sensitive materials;
     • Ultraviolet system for the mechanical air-cooling system;
   • Regularly inspecting and reporting for signs of mold, water damage, and moisture infiltration by a qualified professional;
   • Regularly cleaning the entryway system and building mechanical systems; and
   • Reporting mold or water damage on the building envelope, walls, ceilings, floors, HVAC equipment and water fixtures by users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the microbial control action plan. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Assigning the roles for the individuals responsible for the implementation of the program;
   • Procuring and installing microbial control strategies;
   • Regularly communicating the procedures for reporting mold or water damage to the project users; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the program.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the microbial control action plan;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the program.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established additional two (2) or more strategies for indoor microbial control; and Established an effective entryway and doorway system that limits entry of outdoor pollutants.
2 points	Established an additional one (1) strategy for indoor microbial control; and Established an effective entryway and doorway system that limits entry of outdoor pollutants.
1 point	Established an effective entryway and doorway system that limits entry of outdoor pollutants.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented additional two (2) or more strategies for indoor microbial control; and Implemented an effective entryway and doorway system that limits entry of outdoor pollutants.
2 points	Implemented an additional one (1) strategy for indoor microbial control; and Implemented an effective entryway and doorway system that limits entry of outdoor pollutants.
1 point	Implemented an effective entryway and doorway system that limits entry of outdoor pollutants.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the strategies to limit microbial growth within indoor spaces.

Stage 1 — PLanning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to reduce or prevent microbial contamination in the project.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professional, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the professional in assessing the presence of microbial contamination, and developing and implementing microbial prevention measures for the project;
   • Role and responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on the evaluation of the microbial prevention measures of the project, which must include the following:
   • Outcomes of the review of the existing policies, procedures, strategies, and practices in managing molds in the project;
   • Recommendations to improve the management of microbial contamination in the project.
4. Microbial control action plan. The action plan should include:
   • Documented policies and procedures for the inspection and management of building systems, which should include:
     • Regularly inspecting and reporting for signs of mold, water damage, and moisture infiltration by a qualified professional;
     • Regularly cleaning the entryway system and building mechanical systems; and
     • Reporting mold or water damage on the building envelope, walls, ceilings, floors, HVAC equipment and water fixtures by users.
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the microbial contamination prevention strategies, which should include:
     • Design of the entryway system, which should include information on the following:
       • Location and size of the entryways, and
       • Description of the building systems at risk to microbial growth;
     • Details of the moisture protection for the building envelope; and
     • Details of the microbial prevention strategies;

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the microbial control action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the strategies, which should include:
     • Design of the entryway system, which should include information on the following:
       • Location and size of the entryways, and
       • Description of the building systems at risk of microbial growth;
     • Details of the microbial prevention strategies;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the policies and procedures;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the strategies for microbial control.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the program, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the policies and procedures;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the policies and procedures;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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Comfort

Comfort category focuses on creating comfortable spaces for users by addressing visual, thermal, acoustic and ergonomic priorities.

Well designed spaces addresses the diverse physical and mental capabilities of users. In addition, the quality of the experience of users within these spaces are affected by the levels of heat, light and sound. Managing these indicators within appropriate levels and providing varying degrees of control will help improve the individual comfort of users within these spaces.

No.	Credit Name
COM-01	Daylight access
COM-02	Visual comfort
COM-03	Acoustic comfort
COM-04	Indoor thermal comfort
COM-05	Outdoor thermal comfort
COM-06	Pedestrian wind comfort
COM-07	Design for all

COM-01 Daylight Access

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Establish and implement design strategies that maximizes the use of daylight to provide positive benefits to users' mood, circadian health and productivity.
• Ensure exposure to daylight for indoor spaces to take advantage of positive benefits to users health and indoor environment quality.
• Evaluate the implementation of daylighting strategies to identify opportunities to improve the health benefits of daylight to users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy to maximize the use of daylight in regularly occupied indoor spaces.
2. Evaluate the use of daylight in the project. The evaluation must include:
   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Evaluating the existing lighting conditions of the project; and
     • Providing appropriate recommendations to improve access to daylight in the project;
   • Reviewing the implementation of existing policies, procedures, and strategies in managing the daylight access and glare in the project; and
   • Presenting regularly occupied spaces in the project with access to daylight.
3. Establish an action plan to maximize daylight access in the project. The project team must:
   • Designing and constructing indoor spaces with access to daylight, which must be the following:
     • For regularly occupied spaces:
       • Average spatial daylight autonomy (sDA) sDA_300,50% for more than 30% of regularly occupied indoor floor area, or
       • Illuminance of 300 lux for more than 30% of individual unit area throughout 50% of daylit hours of the year;
     • For indoor common spaces:
       • Average sDA_300,50% for more than 75% of the floor area, or
       • Illuminance throughout 50% of daylit hours of the year, including:
         • Target illuminance 300 lux for more than 30% of individual unit area, and
         • Average illuminance 100 lux for more than 95% of individual unit area.
   • Designing and constructing workspaces with access to envelope glazing, which must be the following:
     • For regularly occupied spaces:
       • At least 30% of workspaces must be within 6 meters from the envelope glazing;
       • Window area must be greater than 10% of the floor area; and
       • Visible light transmittance (VLT) greater than 40% for the glazing;
     • For indoor common spaces:
       • At least 70% of seating must be within five (5) meters pf the envelope glazing;
       • Window area must be greater than 10% of the floor area; and
       • Visible light transmittance (VLT) greater than 40% for the glazing;
   • Providing controllable or automated shading to prevent glare.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the daylight action plan. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for the individuals responsible for the implementation of the action plan;
   • Implementing the design of the envelope and indoor spaces to provide access to daylight, glare control and access to envelope glazing;
   • Communicating with the project team and users on the following:
     • Implementation of strategies to maximize daylight,
     • Benefits of daylighting to users, and
     • Policies and procedures on the proper use of shading systems;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of strategies for providing access to daylight;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided access to daylight for regularly occupied spaces with either: Average sDA300,50% for more than seventy-five percent (>75%) of regularly occupied indoor spaces floor area, OR Illuminance throughout fifty percent (50%) of daylit hours of the year, including: Target illuminance of three hundred (300) lux for more than fifty percent (>50%) of individual unit area, and Average illuminance of one hundred (100) lux for more than ninety-five percent (>95%) of individual unit area.
2 points	Provided access to daylight for regularly occupied spaces with either: Average sDA300,50% for more than fifty-five percent (>55%) of regularly occupied indoor spaces floor area, OR Target illuminance of three hundred (300) lux for more than fifty percent (>50%) of individual unit area throughout fifty percent (50%) of daylit hours of the year.
1 point	Provided access to daylight for regularly occupied spaces and common spaces.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the planning and implementation of the strategies for the access to daylight.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to maximize the use of daylight in regularly occupied indoor spaces.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professional, which must include the following:
   • The qualifications of the professional in assessing the existing lighting conditions of the project, and developing and implementing strategies to improve access to daylight;
   • Role and responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on the evaluation of the daylight access of the users in the project, which must include the following:
   • Methodology of the evaluation;
   • Results of the review of existing policies, procedures, strategy, and practices in managing daylighting and glare in the project;
   • Results of the assessment of the daylighting quality of the project;
   • Issues and requirements of users for daylighting and glare control; and
   • Recommendations to improve the access to daylight and visual comfort of users.
4. Action plan for daylighting. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications, which must reflect the following information:
     • All regularly occupied spaces, which must include the following:
       • Total floor area of regularly occupied spaces in m²,
       • Location of regularly occupied spaces,
       • Tasks and use of each space,
       • Target average sDA or illuminance, and
       • Percentage of the regularly occupied spaces that achieved the target average sDA or illumination;
     • All indoor common spaces, which must include the following:
       • Total floor area of indoor common spaces in m²,
       • Location of indoor common spaces,
       • Target average sDA or illuminance, and
       • Percentage of the indoor common spaces that achieved the target average sDA or illumination;
     • Windows and building glazing, which must include the following:
       • Size and location,
       • Percentage of the area of the windows and glazing compared to the floor area, and
       • Visible light transmittance (VLT) for each glazing;
     • Glare control design, which must include the following:
       • Location and sizes of windows, glazed doors, and roof lights,
       • Types of shading systems installed, and
       • Location of controls.
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve daylight access, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Effective use of the shading systems; and
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting on daylighting and glare.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the daylight action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the strategies, which should include:
     • All regularly occupied spaces, which must include the following:
       • Total floor area of regularly occupied spaces in m²,
       • Location of regularly occupied spaces,
       • Tasks and use of each space,
       • Average sDA or illuminance, and
       • Percentage of the regularly occupied spaces that achieved the target average sDA or illumination;
     • All indoor common spaces, which must include the following:
       • Total floor area of indoor common spaces in m²,
       • Location of indoor common spaces,
       • Average sDA or illuminance, and
       • Percentage of the indoor common spaces that achieved the target average sDA or illumination;
     • Windows and building glazing, which must include the following:
       • Size and location,
       • Percentage of the area of the windows and glazing compared to the floor area, and
       • Visible light transmittance (VLT) for each glazing;
     • Glare control design, which must include the following:
       • Location and sizes of windows, glazed doors, and roof lights,
       • Types of shading systems installed, and
       • Location of controls.
   • Report for the testing for the illumination confirming the illumination levels from the daylight complied with the target performance for the project.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the action plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the use of the shading system and benefits of daylighting to users.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the action plans;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the action plans;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues during the performance period; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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COM-02 Visual Comfort

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Design, construct, and operate the project with appropriate illuminance for the project to improve visual comfort and acuity.
• Minimize glare and provide user level controls for lighting to manage the quality of light and to improve the visual comfort of users.
• Evaluate the implementation of the lighting systems to identify opportunities for improvement and maximize the positive benefits of lighting to the health, wellbeing, and productivity of users.

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Requirements

Resources

References

• PNS ISO/CIE 8995:2010 Lighting of Indoor Work Places;
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards (as Amended, 1989) (Department of Labor and Employment, 1978);
• DOLE Department Order No. 13, Series of 1998 — Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry (Department of Labor and Employment, 1998); and
• Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings (Department of Energy, 2008);
• IES Lighting Handbook 10th Edition
• EN 12464-1&2: 2011
• ISO 8995-1:2002(E) (CIE S 008/E:2001)
• GB50034-2013
• CIBSE SLL Code for Lighting

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to improve the visual comfort of the users in the project.
2. Evaluate the lighting performance of the project. The evaluation must include:
   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Evaluating the existing lighting conditions of the project; and
     • Providing appropriate recommendations to improve the lighting quality in the project;
   • Reviewing the implementation of existing policies, procedures, and strategies in managing the lighting quality and visual comfort of users in the project; and
   • Evaluating the lighting performance of the project based on accepted standards.
3. Develop an action plan to improve the lighting quality and control in the project. The action plan must include designing, constructing, and operating the lighting system for the project. The lighting system must:
   • Meet the illuminance level based on the task and use of the space. The illuminance levels must be:
     • Based on an accepted standard for lighting;
     • Visually comfortable through:
       • Uniform luminance,
       • Uniform illuminance on horizontal surfaces, and
       • Color temperature;
   • Include lighting controls for the users based on:
     • Individual tasks or comfort of the users, and
     • Use in a zone or shared spaces;
   • Minimize exposure to glare.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the lighting action plan. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles of the individuals responsible for the implementation of the action plan;
   • Implementing the design for the lighting system and controls;
   • Regularly communicating with the project team and users on policies and procedures on the lighting system, which should include:
     • Lighting zones,
     • Proper use of lighting system and controls, and
     • User feedback and issue reporting;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plans.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of strategies for improving the visual comfort of users;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

Regularly occupied spaces must be appropriately zoned for lighting based on its use and control. Zoning for shared spaces should include:

• Presentation rooms or projection walls,
• Hallways and walkways,
• Areas near windows and access to daylight, and
• Workstations grouped into a maximum of four (4) workstations.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented task-specific lighting and glare control at the workstation level in all regularly occupied spaces; Implemented lighting controls for each space and zone; and Demonstrated appropriate illumination levels and minimized glare for all regularly occupied spaces.
2 points	Implemented lighting controls for each space and zone; and Demonstrated appropriate illumination levels and minimized glare for all regularly occupied spaces.
1 point	Demonstrated appropriate illumination levels and minimized glare for all regularly occupied spaces.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the planning and implementation of strategies to improve the visual comfort of users in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to improve visual comfort of the users in the project.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professional, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the professional in assessing the existing lighting conditions of the project, and developing and implementing strategies to improve visual comfort;
   • Role and responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on the evaluation of the lighting quality of the users in the project, which must include the following:
   • Methodology of the evaluation;
   • Results of the review of existing policies, procedures, strategy, and practices in managing lighting quality and visual comfort of users in the project;
   • Results of the assessment of the lighting quality of the project;
   • Issues and requirements of users for lighting and control; and
   • Recommendations to improve the lighting quality and visual comfort of users.
4. Action plan for visual comfort. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications, which must reflect the following information:
     • All regularly occupied spaces, which must include the following:
       • Location of the regularly occupied spaces,
       • Tasks and use of each space, and
     • Lighting design for the project, which must include the following:
       
       • Target luminance, illuminance, and color temperature for each space,
       • Types of luminaires,
       • Location of lighting controls,
       • Settings for the lighting controls, and
       • Zoning for each control;
     • Design to minimize glare, which must include the following:
       • Location and sizes of windows, glazed doors, and roof lights,
       • Types of shading systems installed to prevent glare, and
       • Location of controls.
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve the visual comfort of the project users, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Effective use of the lighting system and controls;
     • Maintaining the luminance, illuminance, and color temperature for the lighting system; and
     • Regularly inspecting and reporting issues with the lighting system.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 - Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the strategies, which should include:
     • All regularly occupied spaces, which must include the following:
       • Location of the regularly occupied spaces,
       • Tasks and use of each space, and
     • Lighting design for the project, which must include the following:
       
       • Target luminance, illuminance, and color temperature for each space,
       • Types of luminaires,
       • Location of lighting controls,
       • Settings for the lighting controls, and
       • Zoning for each control;
     • Design to minimize glare, which must include the following:
       • Location and sizes of windows, glazed doors, and roof lights,
       • Types of shading systems installed to prevent glare, and
       • Location of controls.
   • Report for the testing for the illumination confirming the luminance, illumination levels and color temperature complied with the target performance for the project.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the proper use of the lighting zones, lighting system and controls, and the feedback and issue reporting procedures.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the action plans;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the action plans;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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COM-03 Acoustic Comfort

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Assess potential sources of noise in the project to effectively manage noise levels and reduce its impact to users.
• Design, construct, and operate spaces that limit background noise to reduce exposure of users to indoor and outdoor noise sources.
• Design, construct, and operate spaces that improve speech intelligibility and privacy.
• Evaluate the acoustics and identify opportunities to improve to improve health and wellbeing of the project users through better acoustic comfort.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to improve the acoustic comfort of the users in the project.
2. Evaluate the acoustic performance of the project. The evaluation must include:
   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Evaluating the existing acoustic conditions of the project;
     • Providing appropriate recommendations to manage noise, and improve speech privacy and intelligibility in the project;
   • Identifying indoor and outdoor noise sources within the project boundary; and
   • Testing noise levels and reverberation rates within the project.
3. Establish an action plan to improve the acoustic performance of the project. The plans must include the following:
   • Limiting the background noise levels to reasonable levels based on accepted standards for acoustics;
   • Providing acoustic separation appropriate for the use of individual spaces to provide speech privacy and intelligibility; and
   • Improving the reverberation within the project to improve speech intelligibility based on accepted standards for acoustics.

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Stage 2 - Implementation

The project team should:

1. Implement the action plan for acoustics. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles of the individuals responsible for the implementation of the action plan;
   • Procuring and installing products and technologies to improve the acoustics performance of the project;
   • Regularly communicating with the project users on the policies and procedures for the acoustics strategies in the project; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan, which should include:
     • Testing the noise levels and reverberation rates within the project, and
     • Evaluating the impact of the acoustics strategies to the users;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of strategies for improving the acoustic comfort of users;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided acoustic privacy between indoor spaces in the project; Demonstrated appropriate reverberation rates reflected in all regularly occupied indoor spaces; and Demonstrated reasonable noise levels reflected in regularly occupied indoor spaces.
2 points	Demonstrated appropriate reverberation rates reflected in all regularly occupied indoor spaces; and Demonstrated reasonable noise levels reflected in regularly occupied indoor spaces.
1 point	Demonstrated reasonable noise levels reflected in regularly occupied indoor spaces.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the planning and implementation of the acoustics design for the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to improve and maintain the acoustic comfort in the project.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the professional developing and implementing the acoustic design of the project;
   • Responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on the review of the acoustic comfort in the project. The report must include the following information:
   • Outcomes for the testing of the noise levels and reverberation rates before the implementation of the strategies, which must include the following:
     • Testing methodology based on accepted standards;
     • Contact information of the body that conducted the testing, which must include the following:
       • Name,
       • Phone number, and
       • E-mail address;
     • Outcome of the testing;
   • Evaluation of the comfort of the users through occupant surveys before the implementation of the strategies;
   • Issues and requirements of users for acoustic comfort; and
   • Recommendations to improve the acoustic comfort of users.
4. Action plan for acoustic comfort. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the design of all regularly occupied spaces that limit background noise and reverberation rates to maintain acoustic comfort. The documents must include the following information:
     • All regularly occupied spaces, which must include the following information:
       • Location of the regularly occupied spaces, and
       • Tasks and use for each space;
     • Noise levels and reverberation rates for each space based on accepted standards; and
     • Location and types of potential noise sources within and outside the project.
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve the acoustic comfort of the project users, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying the acoustic control strategies, which may include:
       • Limiting background noise levels to reasonable levels based on accepted standards for acoustics;
       • Improving reverberation within the project to improve speech intelligibility based on accepted standards for acoustics;
       • Providing acoustic separation appropriate for the use of individual spaces to provide speech privacy and intelligibility; and
       • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting on acoustic comfort;
     • Maintaining the spaces within allowable noise levels and reverberation rates; and
     • Regularly inspecting and reporting issues for acoustics.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the implementation of strategies limits background noise and reverberation rates to maintain acoustic comfort. The documents must include the following information:
     • All regularly occupied spaces, which must include the following information:
       • Location of the regularly occupied spaces, and
       • Tasks and use for each space;
     • Noise levels and reverberation rates for each space based on accepted standards; and
     • Location and types of potential noise sources within and outside the project.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the strategies for acoustic comfort.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the policies and procedures.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include:
     • Testing for the noise levels and reverberation rates after the implementation of the strategies, which must include the following:
       • Testing methodology based on accepted standards;
       • Contact information of the body that conducted the testing, which must include the following:
         • Name,
         • Phone number, and
         • E-mail address;
       • Outcomes of the testing;
     • Evaluation of the comfort of the users through occupant surveys after the implementation of the strategies;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plans;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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COM-04 Indoor Thermal Comfort

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Identify thermal comfort strategies to ensure the indoor thermal conditions are within acceptable thermal levels and are comfortable for users.
• Improve health and wellbeing of users by implementing strategies for comfortable indoor thermal conditions in regularly occupied spaces and with respect to individual needs.
• Evaluate the implementation of the strategies for thermal comfort to further improve the thermal comfort of users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to improve the indoor thermal comfort of the users in the project.
2. Evaluate the indoor thermal conditions of the project. The evaluation must include:
   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Evaluating the existing indoor thermal conditions of the project;
     • Providing appropriate recommendations for the appropriate thermal levels and addressing the thermal comfort of users in the project;
   • Evaluating the existing indoor thermal conditions of the project based on procedures under ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2017 — Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy.
3. Develop a plan for indoor thermal comfort of the project. The plans must include the following:
   • Planning the project with the reasonable indoor thermal conditions based on ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2017 — Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy;
   • Identifying strategies to manage and improve the indoor thermal comfort of users, which should include:
     • Controls for the mechanical ventilation for each space or zone;
     • Individual thermal controls or strategies that will address the individual thermal preference of the user but will not affect other users; and
     • Flexible dress codes that allow individual users to adjust their clothing for their individual thermal preferences.
   • Establishing a monitoring system for temperature and humidity in all regularly occupied spaces;
   • Establishing policies and procedures for users' feedback.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the plans for thermal comfort. The implementation of the plans must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plans;
   • Procuring and installing products and technologies to support the plans;
   • Regularly communicating with the project users on the policies and procedures for the strategies for thermal comfort in the project, which should include:
     • Different thermal zones in the project and the temperature settings in these zones,
     • Use of thermal controls in each space or zone,
     • Use of individual thermal controls or strategies,
     • Flexible dress code that allows individuals to adjust clothing for their individual thermal preference, and
     • User feedback and issue reporting on thermal comfort;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plans.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan, which should include:
     • Evaluating the thermal comfort in the project through physical measurements or surveying users, and
     • Evaluating the impact of the thermal comfort strategies to the users;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the thermal comfort strategies;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided thermal control for each space and zone in all regularly occupied spaces; Demonstrated reasonable thermal levels in indoor spaces; Established monitoring system for thermal comfort in the project.
2 points	Demonstrated reasonable thermal levels in indoor spaces; and Established monitoring system for thermal comfort in the project.

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Stage 2 - Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided thermal control for each space and zone in all regularly occupied spaces; Demonstrated reasonable thermal levels in indoor spaces; Continuously monitored the thermal comfort of users in the project.
2 points	Demonstrated reasonable thermal levels in indoor spaces; and Continuously monitored the thermal comfort of users in the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the planning and implementation of the thermal comfort strategies in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to improve the thermal comfort of users for their improved productivity, health, and wellbeing.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications and competency in planning and implementing the project with reasonable thermal levels and cooling load requirements;
   • Responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on the thermal levels and cooling requirements for the project. The report must include the following information:
   • Reasonable thermal levels and cooling requirements for the project based on ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2017 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy;
   • Summary of the modelling or calculation, which must include the following:
     • Methodology used to determine thermal levels and cooling requirements; and
     • Outcomes reflecting compliance with the identified standard;
   • Reference documents for data used in the modelling or calculation, which must include the following:
     • Environmental conditions including weather data, temperature, and humidity;
     • Description of the mechanical ventilation for the project; and
     • Description of the controls and zoning of regularly occupied spaces;
   • Evaluation of the comfort of the users, which may be done through:
     • Occupant surveys, and
     • Physical measurements.
4. Action plan for indoor thermal comfort. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • All regularly occupied spaces, which must include the following information:
       • Location of the regularly occupied spaces,
       • Tasks and use for each space, and
       • Zoning for ventilation and control;
     • Monitoring system for temperature and humidity for regularly occupied spaces;
     • For naturally ventilated spaces, access to control for opening and closing of windows;
     • For mechanically ventilated spaces, description of the HVAC system and the control, which must include the following:
       • Location, function, and scope of each control for the HVAC systems, and
       • Zoning for each control.
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve the thermal comfort of users, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying thermal control strategies, which may include:
       • Establishing different thermal zones in the project and the temperature settings in these zones,
       • Effective use of thermal controls in each space or zone,
       • Using individual thermal controls or strategies, and
       • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting on thermal comfort;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 - Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • All regularly occupied spaces, which must include the following information:
       • Location of the regularly occupied spaces,
       • Tasks and use for each space, and
       • Zoning for ventilation and control;
     • Monitoring system for temperature and humidity for regularly occupied spaces;
     • For naturally ventilated spaces, access to control for opening and closing of windows;
     • For mechanically ventilated spaces, description of the HVAC system and the control, which must include the following:
       • Location, function, and scope of each control for the HVAC systems, and
       • Zoning for each control.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the proper use of the HVAC system and controls, and the feedback and issue reporting procedures.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plans;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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COM-05 Outdoor Thermal Comfort

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Design outdoor spaces that mitigate urban heat island effect and lessens prolonged exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation to improve outdoor thermal comfort of project users.
• Establish and implement strategies for outdoor thermal comfort to reduce pedestrian discomfort.
• Evaluate the implementation of the strategies to identify further opportunities to reduce urban heat and improve the outdoor thermal comfort of users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy for the commitment of the project owner to improve the outdoor thermal comfort of the users in the project.
2. Evaluate the outdoor thermal conditions of the project. The evaluation must include:
   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Evaluating the existing outdoor thermal conditions of the project;
     • Providing appropriate recommendations to address urban heat and improve outdoor thermal comfort of users in the project;
   • Evaluating thermal conditions of outdoor spaces of the project, including outdoor pathways, entrances, parking spaces, open spaces, and seating areas.
   • Identifying outdoor spaces with high solar radiation exposure with UV Index 3 or higher.
3. Develop a plan to improve the outdoor thermal comfort of the users. The plan must include the following:
   • Identifying strategies for the improvement of the outdoor thermal comfort of users, which should include:
     • Shading for outdoor spaces, which may include:
       • Tree canopies, and
       • Roof structures with high solar reflectance index (SRI) value;
     • Landscaping and vegetated open spaces; and
     • Water features.
   • Identifying strategies to reduce exposure of pedestrians from solar UV radiation to achieve UV Index 2 or lower.
   • Establishing policies and procedures for users' feedback.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the plans for thermal comfort. The implementation of the plans must include:
   • Assigning roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plans;
   • Procuring and installing products and technologies to support the plans;
   • Regularly communicating with the project users on the policies and procedures for the strategies for urban heat island reduction and outdoor thermal comfort in the project; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plans.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan, which should include:
     • Evaluating the outdoor thermal comfort in the project through physical measurements or surveying users;
     • Measuring the solar UV exposure of outdoor open spaces; and
     • Evaluating the impact of the outdoor thermal comfort strategies to the users;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing thermal comfort strategies;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented urban heat reduction and solar UV reduction strategies for at least seventy percent (70%) or more of the outdoor spaces.
2 points	Implemented urban heat reduction and solar UV reduction strategies for at least sixty percent (60%) to less than seventy percent (<70%) of the outdoor spaces.
1 point	Implemented urban heat reduction and solar UV reduction strategies for at least fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of the outdoor spaces.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the planning and implementation of the outdoor thermal comfort strategies in the project.

Stage 1 - Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to improve the thermal comfort of users for their improved productivity, health, and wellbeing.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications and competency in planning and implementing the project with reasonable outdoor thermal levels;
   • Responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on the outdoor thermal conditions for the project. The report must include the following information:
   • Summary of the modelling or calculation, which must include the following:
     • Methodology used to determine thermal levels and cooling requirements; and
     • Outcomes reflecting compliance with the identified standard;
   • Evaluating thermal conditions of outdoor spaces of the project, including outdoor pathways, entrances, parking spaces, open spaces, and seating areas.
   • Identifying outdoor spaces with high solar radiation exposure with UV Index 3 or higher.
4. Action plan for outdoor thermal comfort. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • All outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians must include the following information:
       • Location of all outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians,
       • Size of all outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians, and
       • Percentage of the outdoor spaces with thermal strategies compared to the total area of the outdoor spaces in the project;
     • Strategies for the improvement of the outdoor thermal comfort of users, which should include:
       • Shading for outdoor spaces, which may include:
         • Tree canopies, and
         • Roof structures with high solar reflectance index (SRI) value;
       • Landscaping and vegetated open spaces; and
       • Water features;
     • UV radiation of outdoor spaces in the project.
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve the thermal comfort of users, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying outdoor thermal control strategies, which may include:
       • Planning, implementing, and maintaining the strategies to improve outdoor thermal comfort; and
       • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting on thermal comfort;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 - Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • All outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians must include the following information:
       • Location of all outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians,
       • Size of all outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians, and
       • Percentage of the outdoor spaces with thermal strategies compared to the total area of the outdoor spaces in the project;
     • Strategies for the improvement of the outdoor thermal comfort of users, which should include:
       • Shading for outdoor spaces, which may include:
         • Tree canopies, and
         • Roof structures with high solar reflectance index (SRI) value;
       • Landscaping and vegetated open spaces; and
       • Water features;
     • UV radiation of outdoor spaces in the project.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the outdoor thermal comfort strategies, and the feedback and issue reporting procedures.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plans;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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COM-06 Pedestrian Wind Comfort

All Stages
All Projects
All Occupancies

Content

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Establish strategies to mitigate the negative effects of wind speeds to pedestrians and project users.
• Implement strategies to reduce pedestrian discomfort from negative wind effects.
• Evaluate the implementation of the strategies to identify further opportunities to improve pedestrian comfort.

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Requirements

Resources

References

• Du, Y., Mak, C. M., Kwok, K., Tse, K.-T., Lee, T., Ai, Z., Liu, J., & Niu, J. (2017). New criteria for assessing low wind environment at pedestrian level in Hong Kong. Building and Environment, 123, 23–36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.06.036
• Zhang, X., Weerasuriya, A. U., Zhang, X., Tse, K. T., Lu, B., Li, C. Y., & Liu, C.-H. (2020). Pedestrian wind comfort near a super-tall building with various configurations in an urban-like setting. Building Simulation, 13(6), 1385–1408. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12273-020-0658-6

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy for the commitment of the project owner to reduce the potential hazards of wind to pedestrians and users in the project.
2. Evaluate the wind conditions in outdoor spaces of the project. The evaluation must include:
   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Evaluating the existing wind conditions in the outdoor spaces of the project; and
     • Providing appropriate recommendations to address the wind comfort of users in the project.
   • Evaluating wind conditions of outdoor spaces of the project, including outdoor pathways, entrances, parking spaces, open spaces, and seating areas.
3. Develop a plan to improve the wind comfort of the users. The plan must include the following:
   • Identifying strategies for the improvement of the wind comfort of users, which should include:
     • Zoning of outdoor spaces with activities that are appropriate with the wind velocity; and
     • Vegetation and wind protection strategies to reduce wind speed in areas with high wind velocities.
   • Establishing policies and procedures for users' feedback.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the plans for wind comfort. The implementation of the plans must include:
   • Assigning roles for the individuals responsible for the implementation of the plans;
   • Procuring and implementing the strategies to support the plan;
   • Regularly communicating with the project users on the policies and procedures for the strategies for wind comfort in the project, which should include:
     • Different activity zones based on the wind conditions in outdoor spaces of the project,
     • Information campaign on the impact of wind on the health and safety of users, and
     • Feedback and monitoring for thermal comfort;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plans.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan, which should include:
     • Evaluating the wind comfort in the project through physical measurements or surveying users; and
     • Evaluating the impact of the wind comfort strategies to the users;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the wind comfort strategies;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Demonstrated wind velocities in the outdoor spaces are within reasonable levels.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the planning and implementation of the wind comfort strategies in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to improve pedestrian comfort by addressing wind conditions.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications and competency in planning and implementing strategies to improve the wind comfort of users;
   • Responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on the outdoor wind conditions in the project. The report must include the following information:
   • Summary of the modelling or calculation, which must include the following:
     • Methodology used to determine wind speeds in the site and the design of the project; and
     • Outcomes of the modelling or calculation on the wind conditions, including potential unsafe wind velocity for pedestrians;
   • Evaluating wind conditions of outdoor spaces of the project, including outdoor pathways, entrances, parking spaces, open spaces, and seating areas;
   • Identifying outdoor spaces with potential hazards to pedestrians from the wind.
4. Action plan for outdoor thermal comfort. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • All outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians must include the following information:
       • Location of all outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians, and
       • Size of all outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians;
     • Strategies for the improvement of the outdoor thermal comfort of users, which should include:
       • Zoning of outdoor spaces with activities that are appropriate with the wind velocity; and
       • Vegetation and wind protection strategies to reduce wind speed in areas with high wind velocities.
     • Wind speed requirement based on:
       • Lawson Wind Comfort Criteria; or
       • Accepted standards.
     • Copy of the standard wind speed requirements used for the project.
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve the thermal comfort of users, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying the wind comfort strategies, which may include:
       • Planning, implementing, and maintaining strategies to improve wind comfort; and
       • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting on wind comfort;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • All outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians must include the following information:
       • Location of all outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians, and
       • Size of all outdoor spaces accessible by pedestrians;
     • Strategies for the improvement of the outdoor thermal comfort of users, which should include:
       • Zoning of outdoor spaces with activities that are appropriate with the wind velocity; and
       • Vegetation and wind protection strategies to reduce wind speed in areas with high wind velocities.
     • Wind speed requirement based on:
       • Lawson Wind Comfort Criteria; or
       • Accepted standards.
     • Copy of the standard wind speed requirements used for the project.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the outdoor thermal comfort strategies, and the feedback and issue reporting procedures.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plans;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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COM-07 Design for all

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Incorporate accessibility and universal design principles in the project to ensure the project is accessible to users with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Design, construct, and operate the project allowing users to use the spaces comfortably regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.
• Evaluate and improve the implementation of the strategies to improve the accessibility of the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to ensure the accessibility of the project.
2. Evaluate the accessibility of the design of the project. The evaluation must include:
   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Evaluating the accessibility for users with diverse physical and mental capability in the project; and
     • Providing appropriate recommendations to improve the accessibility in the project.
   • Evaluating the design of the project and its accessibility and incorporation of universal design, which must include the following:
     • Reviewing the project's compliance with Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 — An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments, and Public Utilities to Install Facilities and Other Devices and its implementing regulations;
     • Reviewing existing strategies for accessibility and universal design in the project; and
     • Collecting and understanding the users' needs and feedback on the use of the spaces in the project.
3. Establish an action plan for integrating accessibility in the project. The plan must include strategies that are:
   • Addressing a diverse range of physical and cognitive abilities, which should include:
     • Removing physical barriers and providing reasonable amounts of space for assistive devices or personal assistance;
     • Enabling mobility throughout the project;
     • Minimizing physical effort in using the spaces;
     • Allowing clear view and comfortable reach for seated or standing users; and
     • Reducing hazards to minimize errors and ensuring the intuitive use of the features of the project.
   • Communicating information to users with diverse physical and cognitive abilities, which should include:
     • Using wayfinding tools and signage that incorporate visual, tactile, and auditory information; and
     • Presenting the information legibly, easily understandable, and used intuitively.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the action plan for integrating accessibility. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Procuring and installing products and technologies to support the plan;
   • Regularly communicating with the project users on the policies and procedures for the accessibility strategies in the project; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing thermal comfort strategies;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Incorporated accessibility and universal design in the project.

Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the planning and implementation of the accessibility strategies in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to improve accessibility and incorporate universal design in the project.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications and competency in planning and implementing strategies to improve accessibility and incorporate universal design in the project;
   • Responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on accessibility and universal design in the project. The report must include the following information:
   • As-built plans and specifications, which must reflect the following:
     • Elements of the project that show compliance of the project with Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 and its implementing regulations; and
     • Existing strategies for accessibility and universal design in the project;
   • Outcomes on the review of the effectiveness of the existing strategies for accessibility and universal design in the project;
   • Outcomes on the review of users' needs and feedback on the use of the spaces in the project; and
   • Recommendations to improve the accessibility and use of universal design principles in the project.
4. Action plan for accessibility and universal design. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • Pathways and routes in the project reflecting the ease in mobility and sufficient space for assistive devices or personal assistance;
     • Sight lines and views for seated and standing users;
     • Wayfinding tools and signage that include:
       • Visual, tactile, and auditory information for the project, and
       • Legible and easily understood information;
     • Design of the different spaces in the project that reduces errors and clear markers or design features to warn about potential hazards;
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve accessibility in the project, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying the accessibility and universal design strategies, which may include:
       • Planning, implementing, and maintaining the strategies to improve accessibility; and
       • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting on accessibility;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • Pathways and routes in the project reflecting the ease in mobility and sufficient space for assistive devices or personal assistance;
     • Sight lines and views for seated and standing users;
     • Wayfinding tools and signage that include:
       • Visual, tactile and auditory information for the project, and
       • Legible and easily understood information;
     • Design of the different spaces in the project that reduces errors and clear markers or design features to warn about potential hazards;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the accessibility and universal design strategies, and the feedback and issue reporting procedures.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plans;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle category focuses on facilitating positive behavior and health through physical activities and nutrition.

Planning and implementing projects that encourages an active lifestyle and reduces barriers to availability and affordability of healthy food choices reduces risk to different cardiovascular and diet-related conditions.

No.	Credit Name
LIF-01	Pedestrian mobility
LIF-02	Mass transportation access
LIF-03	Cyclists amenities
LIF-04	Local food access
LIF-05	Food preparation and meals amenities
LIF-06	Nutrition management
LIF-07	Hygiene support
LIF-08	Physical activities opportunities
LIF-09	Physical space and equipment
LIF-10	Tobacco cessation

LIF-01 Pedestrian Mobility

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Establish strategies to promote pedestrian mobility and facilitate walkability.
• Implement the strategies to promote pedestrian mobility within the project and make the community more walkable.
• Monitor and evaluate the promotion of pedestrian mobility for the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy for promoting pedestrian mobility to the project users.
2. Evaluate the promotion of pedestrian mobility in the project, which must include the following:
   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Evaluating the pedestrian mobility in the project; and
     • Providing appropriate recommendations to improve pedestrian mobility to the project users.
   • Reviewing transportation patterns of the project users;
   • Reviewing existing policies and procedures in promoting pedestrian mobility to the project users.
3. Establish an action plan to encourage pedestrian mobility in the project, which should include:
   • Selecting a pedestrian friendly project site. Pedestrian friendly project sites should include the following features:
     • Sidewalks that are:
       • Dedicated to pedestrian use, and
       • Unobstructed and accessible;
     • Streets that have:
       • Speed limits, and
       • Protection for pedestrians or buffer from traffic along the sidewalks, which may include:
         • Planters and vegetation,
         • Extended curbs,
         • Bicycle lanes, and
         • Dedicated on-street parking;
     • At least six (6) different types of key establishments located within 250-meter radius from the building entrance. See Annex 2: Key establishments; and
     • Mass transportation options accessed by the project users through safe and accessible pedestrian routes.
   • Designing pathways through the project site that encourage pedestrian mobility. The pathways must be:
     • Unobstructed and accessible by the project users and the public; and
     • Designed with good visibility and adequate lighting during nighttime;
   • Incorporating design elements at the street level to encourage pedestrian mobility, which may include:
     • Covered walkways to protect pedestrians from the elements;
     • Artworks and interactive installations;
     • Wayfinding tools and signage for directions to the different parts of the project and the community;
     • Building glazing that allows visibility into the interior space of the project; and
     • Natural elements such as vegetation and water features;
   • Identifying and promoting key establishments within proximity to the project to encourage project users to walk for their daily needs.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the action plan to encourage pedestrian mobility. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Procuring and implementing pedestrian mobility strategies;
   • Regularly communicating with the users and the project team on the available pedestrian mobility strategies; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing pedestrian mobility strategies;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established pathways through the project site for project users and the public to promote pedestrian mobility; Established design elements at the street level to encourage pedestrian mobility; and Encouraged the patronage of the key establishments within proximity to the project.
2 points	Established design elements at the street level to encourage pedestrian mobility; and Encouraged the patronage of the key establishments within proximity to the project.
1 point	Encouraged the patronage of key establishments within proximity to the project.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented and monitored the use of pathways through the project site for project users and the public to promote pedestrian mobility; Established of the design elements at the street level to encourage pedestrian mobility; and Regularly communicated and monitored the patronage of project users of key establishments within proximity to the project.
2 points	Established design elements at the street level to encourage pedestrian mobility; and Regularly communicated and monitored the patronage of project users of key establishments within proximity to the project.
1 point	Regularly communicated and monitored the patronage of project users of key establishments within proximity to the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the promotion of pedestrian mobility to the project users.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to promote pedestrian mobility to the project users.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications and competency in planning and implementing strategies to promote pedestrian mobility;
   • Responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Report on the promotion of pedestrian mobility in the project. The report must include the following information:
   • Transportation demand of the project users, which must include the following:
     • Number of runners, and walking commuters for the project,
     • Trip origin and destination of project users, and
     • Transportation habits of users during a typical work week;
   • Review of existing policies and procedures on the promotion of pedestrian mobility in the project; and
   • Recommendations on promoting pedestrian mobility.
4. Action plan for pedestrian mobility. The action plan must include the following:
   • Site map reflecting the following information:
     • Location and size of sidewalks,
     • Protection or buffer for the sidewalks,
     • Location of key establishments within 250-meter radius from the building entrance,
     • Mass transportation options,
     • Pedestrian amenities and design elements that encourage pedestrian mobility, and
     • Pathways through the project site;
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • Design elements that encourage pedestrian mobility in the project, which may include:
       • Covered walkways,
       • Artworks and interactive installations,
       • Building glazing that allowed visibility into the interior spaces of the project, and
       • Natural elements such as vegetation and water features;
     • Pathways and routes in the project reflect the ease in pedestrian mobility.
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve pedestrian mobility in the project, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying the pedestrian mobility strategies, which may include:
       • Planning, implementing, and maintaining the strategies to improve the promotion of pedestrian mobility; and
       • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting on pedestrian mobility;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • Design elements that encourage pedestrian mobility in the project, which may include:
       • Covered walkways,
       • Artworks and interactive installations,
       • Building glazing that allowed visibility into the interior spaces of the project, and
       • Natural elements such as vegetation and water features;
     • Pathways and routes in the project reflect the ease in pedestrian mobility.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on pedestrian mobility, and the feedback and issue reporting procedures.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plans;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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LIF-02 Mass Transportation Access

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Select a site within proximity of mass transportation options to promote pedestrian mobility.
• Promote the use of mass transportation to travel to and from the project.
• Monitor and evaluate the use of mass transportation by the project users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy for promoting mass transportation access to the project users.

2. Select a site within proximity to mass transportation modes. The mass transportation modes must be either of the following:

   If the mass transportation mode is:	The project must have access to:	with the maximum walking distance from the project of:
   Commuter rail or light rail	an existing or currently planned and funded station	500 meters
   Public, campus, or private bus	a terminal or stop for at least two (2) bus lines	500 meters
   Asian utility vehicle (AUV) or public utility vehicle (PUV)	a terminal or stop for at least two (2) routes	250 meters

3. Evaluate the transportation patterns of the project users, which must include the following:

   • Engaging a qualified professional competent in:
     • Evaluating the pedestrian mobility and sustainable transportation strategies in the project; and
     • Providing appropriate recommendations to improve pedestrian mobility to the project users.
   • Reviewing transportation patterns of the project users;
   • Reviewing existing policies and procedures in promoting mass transportation to the project users.

4. Establish an action plan to promote the use of mass transportation to and from the project, which must include the following:

   • Designing wayfinding strategies to support project users to access the available mass transportation options for the project; and
   • Promoting the use of mass transportation to and from project-to-project users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the plan to promote the use of mass transportation. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Procuring and implementing the wayfinding strategies for the mass transportation options for the project;
   • Regularly communicating to the users and the project team on the following:
     • Available mass transportation options to and from the project, and
     • Routes using mass transportation to and from the project;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the action plan for mass transportation;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Identified three (3) or more mass transportation options for users within proximity to the project.
2 points	Established the availability of two (2) mass transportation options for users within proximity to the project.
1 point	Established the availability of one (1) mass transportation option for users within proximity to the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the promotion of mass transportation access to the project users.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to promote mass transportation access to the project users.
2. Report on the available mass transportation options in the project. The report must include:
   • List of mass transportation modes within proximity to the project, which must include the following information:
     • Type of mass transportation,
     • Routes of each transportation mode,
     • Schedule of trips for the identified mass transportation, and
     • Distance from the building entrance.
   • Site plan, which must reflect the following information:
     • Location of the main building entrance,
     • Location of the identified mass transportation modes,
     • Pedestrian routes to the terminals or stops, and
     • Distance from the project to the terminals or stops.
   • Photographs of the terminal or stops;
3. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications and competency in planning and implementing strategies to promote pedestrian mobility and access to mass transportation;
   • Responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
4. Report on the transportation patterns of project users in the project. The report must include the following information:
   • Transportation demand of the project users, which must include the following:
     • Number of runners, and walking commuters for the project,
     • Trip origin and destination of project users, and
     • Transportation habits of users during a typical work week;
   • Review of existing policies and procedures on the promotion of mass transportation in the project; and
   • Recommendations on promoting mass transportation.
5. Action plan for pedestrian mobility. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Design of the wayfinding tools and signage to the mass transportation options; and
     • Pathways and routes in the project reflect the access to mass transportation.
   • Documented policies and procedures to improve pedestrian mobility in the project, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying strategies to promote the use of mass transportation, which may include:
       • Planning, implementing, and maintaining the strategies to promote the use of mass transportation; and
       • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following information:
     • Design of the wayfinding tools and signage to the mass transportation options; and
     • Pathways and routes in the project reflect the access to mass transportation.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on pedestrian mobility, and the feedback and issue reporting procedures.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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LIF-03 Cyclists Amenities

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Provide facilities to support cyclists by providing cycling bike storage, changing facilities, and lockers.
• Encourage users to bicycle to and from the project.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the promotion of cycling to the project users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to promote cycling to and from the project.
2. Review transportation patterns of the project users and existing policies and procedures on the promotion of cycling for the project.
3. Establish an action plan to promote cycling to project users, which must include the following:
   • Designing bicycle amenities, which should include:
     • Bicycle parking, and
     • Basic bicycle maintenance tools;
   • Design showers, changing rooms, and lockers for commuters and cyclists;
   • Promoting cycling to and from project-to-project users; and
   • Identifying incentives for project users to encourage cycling to and from the project.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the plan to promote cycling. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Constructing bicycle amenities, showers, changing rooms, and lockers;
   • Regularly communicating to the users and the project team on:
     • Benefits of walking, running, and cycling,
     • Incentives for project users that use bicycles to and from the project, and
     • Proper use of the bicycle amenities, showers, changing rooms, and lockers;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the plan to promote cycling; and
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

When designing the bicycle parking, the project team must:

• Design bicycle parking for:
  • One (1) parking per user of at least three percent (3%) of the total users of the project; and
  • Must be at least a minimum of four (4) bicycle parking;
• Ensure the bicycle parking is easily accessible by the users during the operating hours of the project; and
• Ensure security of the bicycle parking.

When designing the showers and changing rooms, the project team must design:

• One (1) shower stall per ten (10) bicycle parking;
• Minimum one (1) shower stall and changing room; and
• Each shower stalls with an adjacent changing room.

For employees, the project team must provide an appropriate number of lockers.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided ten percent (10%) or more of the total users have provision for bicycle parking, showers, and changing rooms in the project.
2 points	Provided five percent (5%) to less than ten percent (<10%) of the total users have provision for bicycle parking, showers, and changing rooms in the project.
1 point	Provided three percent (3%) to less than five percent (<5%) of the total users have provision for bicycle parking, showers, and changing rooms in the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the planning and implementation of the cyclist's amenities.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to promote cycling to the project's users.
2. Report on the review of the transportation patterns of the users. The report should include:
   • Transportation demand of the users, which should include:
     • Number of cyclists for the project,
     • Trip origin and destination of project users, and
     • Transportation habits of users during a typical work week;
   • Results of the review of existing policies, procedures, strategy, and practices in promoting cycling to project users.
3. Action plan for cyclist amenities. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans reflecting the following information:
     • Number and location of:
       • Bicycle parking,
       • Showers,
       • Changing rooms, and
       • Lockers;
     • Location of wayfinding strategies for:
       • Bicycle parking,
       • Showers,
       • Changing rooms, and
       • Lockers;
     • Location of basic bicycle maintenance tools.
   • Specifications reflecting the technical description for the:
     • Bicycle parking,
     • Showers,
     • Changing rooms, and
     • Lockers;
   • Documented policies and procedures to promote cycling to the project users, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying the strategies to promote cycling, which should include:
       • Planning, implementing, and maintaining the cyclist amenities; and
       • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting on the use of the cyclist amenities;
     • Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the plan; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans reflecting the following information:
     • Number and location of:
       • Bicycle parking,
       • Showers,
       • Changing rooms, and
       • Lockers;
     • Location of wayfinding strategies for:
       • Bicycle parking,
       • Showers,
       • Changing rooms, and
       • Lockers;
     • Location of basic bicycle maintenance tools.
   • As-built specifications reflecting the technical description for the:
     • Bicycle parking,
     • Showers,
     • Changing rooms, and
     • Lockers;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the use of the cyclist amenities, and the feedback and issue reporting procedures.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the action plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the action plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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LIF-04 Local Food Access

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Provide access to fresh, local, and seasonal food to project users.
• Promote the health and lifestyle benefits of purchasing and eating fresh, local, and seasonal food.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of access to fresh, local, and seasonal food to project users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy to provide access to fresh, local, and seasonal food to the project users.
2. Establish an action plan to provide access to fresh, local, and seasonal food to the project users, which should include:
   • Providing access to fresh produce accessible to all regular project users, which should include:
     • Providing access to local supermarkets, small community markets (talipapa), public markets (palengke), or other establishments with access to local, fresh and seasonal food. These establishments must:
       • Have a fresh fruit and vegetable section; and
       • Within 500-meter walking distance from the project;
     • Providing a space for a weekly farmer's market with fresh fruits and vegetables; and
     • Organizing distribution of fruits and vegetables from community-based agriculture programs to the project users.
   • Promoting the benefits of local, fresh, and seasonal food to the health of project users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the plan to provide access to local, fresh, and seasonal food. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Coordinating with the local food markets and community-based agriculture programs to provide access to fresh, local, and seasonal food to the project users;
   • Regularly communicating to the users and the project team on:
     • Available establishments and programs that provide local, fresh, and seasonal food in the project and within proximity; and
     • Benefits of local, fresh, and seasonal food to users' health;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the action plan to provide access to local, fresh, and seasonal food;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established a program to promote the benefits of local, fresh, and seasonal food to the project user's health; and Provided access to local, fresh, and seasonal food for the project users.
2 points	Provided access to local, fresh, and seasonal food for the project users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented the program to promote the benefits of local, fresh, and seasonal food to the project user's health; and Provided access to local, fresh, and seasonal food for the project users.
2 points	Provided access to local, fresh, and seasonal food for the project users.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the promotion of local food access to the project users.

Stage 1 – Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to provide access to fresh, local, and seasonal food to the project users.
2. Action plan for local food access. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans reflecting the location of establishments and programs that provide local, fresh, and seasonal food in the project and within proximity. The plans should include the location of:
     • Local supermarket, small community markets (talipapa) or public markets (palengke); or
     • Space for weekly farmer's marker within the project site.
   • Documented policies and procedures to provide access to fresh, local, and seasonal food in the project, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying strategies for local food access, which may include:
       • Planning and implementing weekly farmer's marker with fresh fruits and vegetables;
       • Engaging community-based agriculture programs for the distribution of fruits and vegetables to project users;
       • Promoting the benefits of local, fresh, and seasonal food to the health of the project users; and
       • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans reflecting the location of establishments and programs that provide local, fresh, and seasonal food in the project and within proximity. The plans should include the location of:
     • Local supermarket, small community markets (talipapa) or public markets (palengke); or
     • Space for weekly farmer's marker within the project site.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Proof of engagement of the suppliers for local, fresh, and seasonal food to the project, which should include the following information:
       • Name of the supplier,
       • Contact information, and
       • Scope and period of the service;
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on:
       • Available establishments and programs that provide local, fresh, and seasonal food in the project and within proximity;
       • Benefits of local, fresh, and seasonal food to users' health; and
       • Feedback and issue reporting procedures.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan;
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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LIF-05 Food Preparation and Meals Amenities

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Encourage healthy eating habits and cooking by providing space and amenities for the preparation of food on-site.
• Encourage mindful eating behaviors and communal dining opportunities by dedicating an eating space with tables and chairs and provision of meal breaks.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of food preparation and meal support amenities in the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project owner must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to provide space and amenities for the preparation of food on-site and designated eating area.
2. Establish an action plan for food preparation and eating space in the project, which should include:
   • Designing a food preparation area within the project accessible to all regular project users during operating hours, which should include:
     • Cooking or re-heating equipment, such as stoves, toaster ovens and microwaves;
     • Counter tops and surfaces where users can prepare their food;
     • Sink and amenities for dish and hand washing;
     • Refrigerator or cold storage;
     • Cabinets and storage units;
     • Reusable, non-plastic plates, bowls, cups, and utensils, including spoons, forks, and knives; and
     • Waste bins.
   • Designing a designated eating area, which should:
     • Have a total space that can accommodate at least twenty-five percent (25%) of regular project users; and
     • Be configured to accommodate seating for small to large groups.
   • Providing drinking water available to the project users at no cost;
   • Encouraging employees to use the full hour for their meal breaks and use their rest or coffee breaks throughout the day.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project owner must:

1. Implement the plan for food preparation and eating space in the project. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Constructing or designating the food preparation and eating areas;
   • Procuring the food preparation and eating amenities;
   • Regularly communicating to the users and the project team on the following:
     • Available food preparation and eating areas and amenities; and
     • Policies for meal breaks and rest or coffee breaks;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the action plan for food preparation and eating spaces in the project;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided access to: food preparation areas for project users; and eating areas for project users.
2 points	Provided access to eating areas for project users.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the food preparation and meals amenities.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to provide space and amenities for the preparation of food on-site and designated eating area.
2. Action plan for food preparation and eating space in the project. The action plan must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Location and area for the:
       • Food preparation area, including:
         • Sink and amenities for dish and hand washing, and
         • Cabinets and storage units;
       • Designated eating area;
     • Location and description of the appliances, which should include:
       • Cooking or re-heating equipment, and
       • Refrigerator or cold storage;
     • Location and description of drinking water stations or fountains;
     • Location and type of waste bins;
   • Documented policies and procedures for food preparation and eating space in the project, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Promoting the use of food preparation and eating amenities;
     • Providing meal breaks and rest or coffee breaks for employees;
     • Procuring reusable utensils for the project users' use;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Location and area for the:
       • Food preparation area, including:
         • Sink and amenities for dish and hand washing, and
         • Cabinets and storage units;
       • Designated eating area;
     • Location and description of the appliances, which should include:
       • Cooking or re-heating equipment, and
       • Refrigerator or cold storage;
     • Location and description of drinking water stations or fountains;
     • Location and type of waste bins;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on:
       • Available food preparation and eating areas and amenities; and
       • Policies for meal breaks and rest or coffee breaks.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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LIF-06 Nutrition Management

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Establish programs to increase nutritional knowledge and food literacy through nutritional transparency in food.
• Implement nutritional transparency program and educational activities to keep project users informed about their food choices.
• Review the effectiveness of transparency programs in promoting healthier food choices for the project users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project owner must:

1. Establish a policy for nutrition management for users in the project.
2. Engage a qualified professional competent in developing and implementing plans for nutrition education in the project.
3. Establish an action plan for nutrition management, which should include:
   • Promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables and drinking water to the project users;
   • Providing drinking water available to the project users at no cost;
   • Requiring nutritional transparency for all food and beverages sold or provided by the project owner, which must include the following:
     • Total calories per serving or package,
     • Macronutrient content for the total protein, fat, and carbohydrate, and
     • Total sugar content per serving or package.
   • Limiting the sugar in food and beverages sold or provided by the project owner, which should include the following:
     • Beverages must not contain more than 25 g of sugar per container or serving;
     • Non-beverage food items except whole fruit must not contain more than 25 g of sugar per serving; and
     • Ensure at least twenty-five percent (25%) of beverages contain no sugar per container or serving;
   • Regularly promoting whole grain foods and beverages, which should include the following:
     • Whole grain must be the first ingredient in at least fifty percent (50%) of grain-based foods; and
     • Whole grain options must not cost more than the refined grain counterparts.
   • Providing regular nutrition education activities, which should include:
     • Cooking classes,
     • Nutrition and dietary consultation sessions, and
     • Urban agriculture and gardening for edible plants.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project owner must:

1. Implement the plan for nutrition management. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Engaging suppliers and service providers for the supply of food and beverage conforming with the nutrition requirements of the plan;
   • Regularly communicating with the project team and users on the following:
     • Nutrition plan and programs of the project, and
     • Benefits of proper nutrition, eating fruits and vegetables and drinking water;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the action plan for nutrition management in the project;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

Retail

If the project will have commercial dining spaces, the project owner should establish a policy for the commercial dining establishment, regardless the ownership, on the following:

• Requiring training in managing food allergies and emergency procedures;
• Ensuring at least one (1) employee is knowledgeable of food allergies per shift;
• Requiring the management of sugar content in the food and beverages sold, including displaying the following:
  • Information on sugar per serving, and
  • Health risks for high sugar intake for menu items with more than 25g;
• Limiting the portion size to not more than 650 Cal.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established regular nutrition educational programs; and Established a nutritional transparency program for food and beverages sold or provided by the project owner in the project.
2 points	Established a nutritional transparency program for food and beverages sold or provided by the project owner in the project.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented and monitored the regular nutrition educational programs; and Implemented and monitored the nutritional transparency program for food and beverages sold or provided by the project owner in the project.
2 points	Established a nutritional transparency program for food and beverages sold or provided by the project owner in the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the nutrition management program for the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to establish and implement a nutrition management program for the project users.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications and competency in planning and implementing nutrition management strategies for the project users;
   • Responsibilities of the professional; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Action plan for nutrition management in the project. The action plan should include the following:
   • Documented policies and procedures for nutrition management in the project, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Requiring nutritional transparency for all food and beverages sold or provided by the project owner, which must include the following:
       • Total calories per serving or package,
       • Macronutrient content for the total protein, fat, and carbohydrate, and
       • Total sugar content per serving or package.
     • Procuring food and beverage, which should include the following:
       • Beverages must not contain more than 25 g of sugar per container or serving;
       • Non-beverage food items except whole fruit must not contain more than 25 g of sugar per serving; and
       • Ensure at least twenty-five percent (25%) of beverages contain no sugar per container or serving;
     • Procuring whole grain foods and beverages, which should include the following:
       • Whole grain must be the first ingredient in at least fifty percent (50%) of grain-based foods; and
       • Whole grain options must not cost more than the refined grain counterparts.
     • Identifying and implementing regular nutrition education activities, which should include:
       • Cooking classes,
       • Nutrition and dietary consultation sessions, and
       • Urban agriculture and gardening for edible plants;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Location and description of drinking water stations or fountains;
     • Location and description of where food and beverages are served or sold in the project, which should include information on:
       • Ownership of the establishment, dispenser, or food service, and
       • Type of food and beverage sold or provided;
     • Location and details of signage for nutritional transparency for food and beverages sold or provided by the project owner;
   • Schedule of activities reflecting the regular nutrition education activities;
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • Report on the procurement of food and beverages, which should include the following information:
     • Percentage of beverage procured or served with no sugar per container or serving;
     • Percentage of whole grain options with the first ingredient is whole grain;
     • List of food and beverages procured which should include the following information for each item:
       • Total calories per serving or package,
       • Macronutrient content for the total protein, fat, and carbohydrate, and
       • Total sugar content per serving or package.
     • List of whole grain foods and ingredients, which should include the following information for each item:
       • Total calories per serving or package,
       • Macronutrient content for the total protein, fat, and carbohydrate,
       • Total sugar content per serving or package,
       • Ingredient list,
       • If the item is being sold, the cost of the item.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Location and description of drinking water stations or fountains;
     • Location and description of where food and beverages are served or sold in the project, which should include information on:
       • Ownership of the establishment, dispenser, or food service, and
       • Type of food and beverage sold or provided;
     • Location and details of signage for nutritional transparency for food and beverages sold or provided by the project owner;
   • Activity documentation including invitation records, agenda, attendance lists and proceedings for the educational activities;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on:
       • Available nutrition education activities for the project users;
       • Nutritional transparency program in the project; and
       • Benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables and drinking water;
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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LIF-07 Hygiene Support

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• Encourage hygienic hand washing and toilet use by providing restroom that can accommodate users with diverse needs.
• Improve hygiene by providing sinks, soap containers, and hand drying.
• Reduce risks for contamination by using hands free or contactless restroom amenities.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of hygiene support to project users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to ensure availability of restrooms and support hygienic hand washing.
2. Establish an action plan for hygiene support for project users, which should include:
   • Providing access to public restrooms on every floor, which should have the following features. The following features must be accessible by all users regardless of their gender:
     • Trash receptacles in each stall,
     • Hooks, shelves, or storage support in each stall,
     • Properly labelled syringe drop bin, and
     • Infant changing table with proper safety label for use;
   • Providing dispensers for sanitary pads, tampons and other menstrual products in women's and single-user restrooms;
   • Providing a restroom with accessible stalls on every floor;
   • Providing access to handwashing stations or sinks in restrooms, break rooms or pantries, food preparation areas, eating areas and wellness rooms. The handwashing areas should include:
     • Liquid hand soap dispensers,
     • Hand drying method, such as paper towels, hand towel dispensers or hand dryers with HEPA filters, and
     • Signage for proper handwashing;
   • Providing hands free or contactless toilet flushing, faucets, soap dispensers, and restroom doors;
   • Promoting proper hygiene and handwashing.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the plan for hygiene support. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Designing and constructing restrooms and amenities accessible to all project users;
   • Regularly communicating to the users and the project team on:
     • Proper use of the restrooms and handwashing stations; and
     • Benefits of proper hygiene and handwashing;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the action plan for hygiene support in the project;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided access to restrooms at every floor and handwashing areas, with hands-free or contactless amenities in all restrooms and handwashing areas.
2 points	Provided access to restrooms at every floor and handwashing areas, with hands-free or contactless hand sanitizer dispensers upon exiting the restrooms or after surface contact points in all restrooms and handwashing areas. Surface contact points may include restroom door handles or handwashing area surfaces.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the nutrition management program for the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to encourage hygienic hand washing and toilet use in the project.
2. Action plan for hygiene support in the project. The action plan should include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Location of all public restrooms in the project;
     • Location and specifications of dedicated accessible restrooms or accessible restroom stalls in the project;
     • Location and description of the restroom features, which should include:
       • Trash receptacles in each stall,
       • Hooks, shelves, or storage support in each stall,
       • Properly labelled syringe drop bin,
       • Infant changing table with proper safety label for use, and
       • Dispensers for sanitary pads, tampons, and other menstrual products;
     • Location and description of handwashing stations or sinks, including the following features:
       • Liquid hand soap dispensers,
       • Hand drying method, such as paper towels, hand towel dispensers or hand dryers with HEPA filters, and
       • Signage for proper handwashing;
   • Documented policies and procedures for nutrition management in the project, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Regularly cleaning and maintaining the public restrooms;
     • Procuring and installing restroom and handwashing amenities, which should include:
       • Trash receptacles in each stall,
       • Hooks, shelves, or storage support in each stall,
       • Properly labelled syringe drop bin,
       • Infant changing table with proper safety label for use,
       • Dispensers for sanitary pads, tampons, and other menstrual products, and
       • Liquid hand soap dispensers;
     • Procuring and regularly refilling consumable restroom and handwashing amenities;
     • Properly disposing solid waste and hazardous waste from the restrooms including the syringe drop bin;
     • Promoting proper hygiene and handwashing;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Location of all public restrooms in the project;
     • Location and specifications of dedicated accessible restrooms or accessible restroom stalls in the project;
     • Location and description of the restroom features, which should include:
       • Trash receptacles in each stall,
       • Hooks, shelves, or storage support in each stall,
       • Properly labelled syringe drop bin,
       • Infant changing table with proper safety label for use, and
       • Dispensers for sanitary pads, tampons, and other menstrual products;
     • Location and description of handwashing stations or sinks, including the following features:
       • Liquid hand soap dispensers,
       • Hand drying method, such as paper towels, hand towel dispensers or hand dryers with HEPA filters, and
       • Signage for proper handwashing;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on proper hygiene and handwashing;
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan, which should include schedules and proof of implementation of the following:
     • Regular cleaning of the public restrooms and handwashing stations;
     • Replacement of the consumable restroom and handwashing amenities; and
     • Collection and disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste from the restrooms and handwashing areas.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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LIF-08 Physical Activities Opportunities

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Provide spaces and equipment to encourage exercising and physical activities to the project users.
• Promote physical activity to the project users.
• Monitor and evaluate the promotion of physical activity to the project users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project owner must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to encourage physical activity and exercise in the project.
2. Establish an action plan to promote physical activity and exercise to project users. The plan must include the facilities for physical activity provided for the project users, which should include:
   • Providing access to indoor fitness facilities for the project users, which should either be one of the following:
     • Indoor fitness facility within the project site. If the facility is within the project site, the facility must:
       • Be accessible to at least five percent (5%) of the regular project users at any time; and
       • Feature at least two (2) types of exercise equipment.
     • Indoor fitness facility outside the project site. If the fitness facility is outside the project site, the facility must:
       • Be accessible for free for all regular project users during its operating hours;
       • Be within 200-meter walking distance from the project; and
       • Feature at least two (2) types of exercise equipment.
   • Providing access to outdoor fitness facilities for the project users, which should be:
     • Either within the project site, or at least 400-meter walking distance from the project;
     • Accessible for free for all regular project users during its operating hours;
     • For at least one (1) physical activity, which may be:
       • Walking or running trails,
       • Courts or playing fields,
       • Swimming area, and
       • Playground for children.
   • Providing opportunities for physical activity and exercise, which may include:
     • Fitness or exercise classes,
     • Flexible work hours to accommodate physical activities for employees, and
     • Incentives for project users that are physically active.
   • Promoting physical activity and exercise to the project users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project owner must:

1. Implement the plan to promote physical activity. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Providing access to the fitness facilities;
   • Regularly communicating to the users and the project team on:
     • Benefits of physical activities and exercise, and
     • Available fitness facilities and opportunities for physical activities;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the action plan for the promotion of physical activity and exercising to the project users;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided opportunities and incentives for physical activity and exercise for the project users; and Provided access to two (2) or more fitness facilities.
2 points	Provided access to two (2) or more fitness facilities for the project users.
1 point	Provided access to one (1) fitness facility for the project users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented and monitored the use of opportunities and incentives for physical activity and exercise by the project users; and Provided access to two (2) or more fitness facilities.
2 points	Provided access to two (2) or more fitness facilities for the project users.
1 point	Provided access to one (1) fitness facility for the project users.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the strategies to promote physical activity and exercising to the project users.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to encourage physical activity and exercising to the project users.
2. Action plan for physical activity and exercise in the project. The action plan should include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Indoor fitness facilities, which should include the following information:
       • Location of indoor fitness facilities for the project users,
       • Capacity of the indoor fitness facilities,
       • Types of equipment in the indoor fitness facilities, and
       • Operating schedule of the facilities;
     • Outdoor fitness facilities, which should include the following information:
       • Location of the outdoor fitness facilities,
       • Capacity of the outdoor fitness facilities,
       • Type of activities for outdoor fitness facilities, and
       • Operating schedule of the facilities;
   • Documented policies and procedures for promoting physical activity and exercising in the project, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying opportunities for physical activity and exercise, which may include:
       • Identifying and implementing fitness or exercise classes,
       • Establishing flexible work hours for employees to encourage physical activities, and
       • Identifying and implementing incentives for project users who are physically active;
     • Regularly cleaning and maintaining the fitness facilities;
     • Promoting physical activities and exercising to the project users;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Indoor fitness facilities, which should include the following information:
       • Location of indoor fitness facilities for the project users,
       • Capacity of the indoor fitness facilities,
       • Types of equipment in the indoor fitness facilities, and
       • Operating schedule of the facilities;
     • Outdoor fitness facilities, which should include the following information:
       • Location of the outdoor fitness facilities,
       • Capacity of the outdoor fitness facilities,
       • Type of activities for outdoor fitness facilities, and
       • Operating schedule of the facilities;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Activity documentation including invitation records, agenda, attendance lists and proceedings for the educational activities;
     
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users and employees on physical activity and exercising;
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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LIF-09 Physical Space and Equipment

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Design and construct a project that encourages movement and physical activity throughout the day.
• Provide ergonomic and active furnishings to encourage healthy movement and physical activity.
• Promote the benefits of movement throughout the day to the project users.
• Monitor and evaluate the use of the physical space and equipment by the project users.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to encourage movement and physical activities in the project.
2. Incorporate movement and physical activity in the design of the project, which must include:
   • Designing the circulation network within the project that encourages movement, which should include:
     • Hallways and staircases that should be:
       • Easily accessible to the project users;
       • Physically located and visible before elevators or escalators from the project entrances; and
       • Inviting for use to the project users, which may include artwork, natural design elements, music, access to daylight and appropriate lighting levels;
     • Wayfinding strategies to easily inform project users of the location of staircases that encourage the use of staircases.
   • Promoting the benefits of movement and physical activities to the project users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the plan to promote movement and physical activity. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Implementing the strategies that encourage walking within the project;
   • Procuring and implementing the use of ergonomic and adjustable workstations;
   • Regularly communicating to the project users on the following:
     • Benefits of using staircases when moving between floors,
     • Proper ergonomics for workstations, and
     • Use of adjustable workstations for seating or standing positions.
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing strategies to promote movement and physical activity to the project;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

Office

For office spaces, the project team must provide workstations that are ergonomically designed and are adjustable to various working modes, which should include:

• Adjustable screens and supporting devices to adjust the height and view of screens; and
• Adjustable heights for chairs, tables, and workstations to accommodate seating or standing working positions.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided of adjustable workstations and supporting devices for ninety percent (<90%) or more of workstations, and Provided one (1) staircase accessible to project users that encourages movement in the project.
2 points	Provided of adjustable workstations and supporting devices for fifty percent (50%) to less than ninety percent (<90%) of workstations, and Provided one (1) staircase accessible to project users that encourages movement in the project.
1 point	Provided at least one (1) staircase accessible to project users that encourages movement in the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the strategies to promote movement and physical activity in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to encourage physical activity and exercising to the project users.
2. Action plan for physical activity and exercise in the project. The action plan should include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Circulation network in the project;
     • Design elements that encourage movement and physical activity in the project, which may include:
       • Artwork,
       • Natural elements such as vegetation and water features;
       • Music,
       • Access to daylight, and
       • Appropriate lighting levels;
     • Design of workstations and ergonomic properties;
     • Location of wayfinding tools for staircases;
   • Documented policies and procedures for movement and physical activity in the project, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Procuring and implementing the use of ergonomic and adjustable workstations;
     • Regularly communicating to the users and the project team on:
       • Benefits of using staircases when moving between floors,
       • Proper ergonomics for workstations, and
       • Use of adjustable workstations for seating or standing positions.
     • Promoting movement and physical activities to the project users;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Circulation network in the project;
     • Design elements that encourage movement and physical activity in the project, which may include:
       • Artwork,
       • Natural elements such as vegetation and water features;
       • Music,
       • Access to daylight, and
       • Appropriate lighting levels;
     • Design of workstations and ergonomic properties;
     • Location of wayfinding tools for staircases;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users and employees on movement and physical activity;
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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LIF-10 Tobacco Cessation

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Prohibit smoking and use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS) in the project.
• Discourage the use of heated tobacco products (HTPs), ENDS and ENNDS by providing programs to support individual cessation efforts.
• Restrict the sale and marketing of tobacco products, ENDS and ENNDS.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the tobacco cessation support.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to prohibit smoking in the project and support the cessation of use of heated tobacco products (HTPs), electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS) of project users in the project.
2. Establish an action plan to reduce the use of HTPs, ENDS and ENNDS of project users, which should include:
   • Prohibiting smoking in the project;
   • Prohibiting the sale and marketing of HTPs, ENDS and ENNDS in the project;
   • Providing incentive programs to users for participating in quit efforts and maintaining the abstinence from use of HTPs, ENDS and ENNDS;
   • Providing access to cessation resources, which should include:
     • Cessation counselling with accredited medical organizations, community groups or professionals; and
     • Prescription cessation medications and nicotine replacement products.
   • Regularly educating the project users of the benefits of stopping smoking and negative effects of smoking to their health and wellbeing.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the plan to reduce the use of tobacco for project users. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Engaging suppliers and service providers for tobacco cessation resources;
   • Regularly communicating to the project team and users on:
     • Policy prohibiting the use, sale, and marketing of tobacco products in the project,
     • Available tobacco cessation resources, and
     • Benefits stopping smoking and the negative health and wellbeing effect of smoking;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing if the plan was successfully implemented;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the plan for tobacco cessation support;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided tobacco cessation resources for employees; Established regular educational programs on the benefits of stopping smoking for project users; and Prohibited the use, sale and marketing of smoking and tobacco products in the project.
2 points	Established regular educational programs on the benefits of stopping smoking for project users; and Prohibited the use, sale and marketing of smoking and tobacco products in the project.
1 point	Prohibited the use, sale and marketing of smoking and tobacco products in the project.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented and monitored the use tobacco cessation resources for employees; Established regular educational programs on the benefits of stopping smoking for project users; and Prohibited the use, sale and marketing of smoking and tobacco products in the project.
2 points	Implemented regular educational programs on the benefits of stopping smoking for project users; and Prohibited the use, sale and marketing of smoking and tobacco products in the project.
1 point	Prohibited the use, sale and marketing of smoking and tobacco products in the project.

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Compliance

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the strategies to prohibit smoking in the project and support the cessation of use of heated tobacco products (HTPs), electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS) of project users in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to prohibit smoking and support the cessation of the use of HTPs, ENDS and ENNDS of project users in the project.
2. Action plan for reducing the use of HTPs, ENDS and ENNDS of the project users. The action plan should include the following:
   • Documented policies and procedures for reducing the use of HTPs, ENDS and ENNDS of the project users, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Prohibiting smoking in the project;
     • Prohibiting the sale and marketing of HTPs, ENDS and ENNDS in the project;
     • Identifying and implementing incentive programs to users for participating in quit efforts and maintaining the abstinence from use of HTPs, ENDS and ENNDS;
     • Identifying and implementing cessation resources. which should include:
       • Cessation counselling with accredited medical organizations, community groups or professionals; and
       • Prescription cessation medications and nicotine replacement products.
     • Regularly communicating to the project users on the following:
       • Benefits of stopping smoking, and
       • Negative effects of smoking to their health and well-being;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the location and description of no smoking signage in the project, which should be prominently displayed in common areas in the project;
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the location and description of no smoking signage in the project, which should be prominently displayed in common areas in the project;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users and employees on the following:
       • Policy prohibiting the use, sale, and marketing of tobacco products in the project,
       • Available tobacco cessation resources, and
       • Benefits of stopping smoking and the negative health and wellbeing effect of smoking;
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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Social

Social category focuses on providing long term value to the community and improving the quality of life in the project.

Prioritizing the health and wellbeing of throughout the building lifecycle may be achieved by incorporating social and economic priorities of the people in the project and the community. Users will benefit from non-discriminatory programs and higher quality standards for labor provisions.

No.	Credit Name
SOC-01	Community engagement
SOC-02	Diversity and inclusion
SOC-03	Emergency preparedness
SOC-04	Family support
SOC-05	Substance use prevention and treatment services

SOC-01 Community Engagement

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Encourage the project users to be involved and connected to the community through community engagement programs.
• Design and construct community facilities to engage with the local community and community organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the program and facility.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to engage with the local community and community organizations.
2. Establish an action plan for community engagement, which should include:
   • Identifying beneficiary local community, community organizations or stakeholders that will benefit from the community engagement program;
   • Consulting the beneficiary local community or community organizations on the following:
     • Needs and objectives of the local community or community organizations, which should include the following:
       • Social investment priorities, which may include education, skills, and capacity building; and
       • Community development priorities, which may include long-term planning support and policy development, and infrastructure and technology needs;
     • Strengths and opportunities for socio-economic benefits, which should include the following:
       • Existing economic activities in the community that be strengthened through preference for local procurement;
       • Available workforce and skills that may be a source for local labor and employment; and
       • Available resources and abilities that may be strengthened through support for business planning, marketing, and quality standards;
   • Establishing a program to encourage project users and employees to participate in community engagement programs, which should include:
     • Identifying volunteer activities either organized by the project owner or a partner organization;
     • Organizing donation drives for a beneficiary local community or community organization, with proceeds matched by the project owner;
     • Providing opportunities for employees to take paid time off to volunteer with a partner community organization or local community of the project owner; and
     • Organizing community engagement activities at no cost to the public, such as talks, seminars, and physical activities.
   • Designing or designating a community facility in the project. The community facilities must be:
     • 0.5% or more of the TGFA of the project but must be at least 50 m² floor area;
     • For shared use of the beneficiary community or community organizations;
     • Used for non-commercial events or activities for public or social benefit; and
     • Used free-of-charge by the beneficiary community or community organization.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the community engagement plan. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Engaging beneficiary local communities or community organizations for the community engagement program;
   • Regularly communicating with the project users on:
     • Available community engagement programs, such as volunteer opportunities and organized community engagement activities; and
     • Policy and procedures on the use of the community facility;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the community engagement programs;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

Educational

For educational projects, the project team must:

• Ensure that at least three of the following spaces in the school are accessible to and available for shared use by the public:
  • Auditorium,
  • Gymnasium,
  • Classrooms,
  • Playing fields and stadiums, and
  • Parking.
• Provide access to toilets in joint-use areas after normal school hours.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established a community facility; and Planned at least two (2) community engagement activities annually.
2 points	Planned at least two (2) community engagement activities annually.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established a community facility; and Implemented at least two (2) community engagement activities annually.
2 points	Implemented at least two (2) community engagement activities annually.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the strategies for community engagement for the project users.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to encourage the project users to be involved and connected to the community through community engagement programs.
2. Action plan for physical activity and exercise in the project. The action plan should include the following:
   • Proof of engagement with beneficiary communities or partner community organizations for the community engagement program and the use of the community facility, which should include the following information:
     • Name of the organization,
     • Contact information,
     • Agreement to use the community facility free-of-charge for non-commercial events or activities, and
     • Period of engagement with the beneficiary communities or partner organizations.
   • Report on the conducted stakeholder consultations, which must include:
     • Attendance list,
     • Agenda of the consultation,
     • Proceedings of the consultation,
     • Recommendations from the stakeholders, and
     • Photographs.
   • Documented policies and procedures for community engagement, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying the community engagement program based on the outcomes of the consultation, which should include:
       • Identifying volunteer activities either organized by the project owner or a partner organization;
       • Organizing donation drives for a beneficiary local community or community organization, with proceeds matched by the project owner;
       • Providing opportunities for employees to take paid time off to volunteer with a partner community organization or local community of the project owner; and
       • Organizing community engagement activities at no cost to the public, such as talks, seminars, and physical activities.
     • Regularly communicating to the project users and beneficiary local communities or community organizations on:
       • Available community engagement programs, such as volunteer opportunities and organized community engagement activities; and
       • Use of the community facility;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Design of the community facility,
     • Location of the community facility, and
     • Size of the community facility in m².
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • Report on the implementation of the community engagement programs, which must include:
     • Goal and objective of the program,
     • Outcomes of the implementation of the program,
     • Attendance list, and
     • Photographs.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Design of the community facility,
     • Location of the community facility, and
     • Size of the community facility in m².
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs.
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan;
     • Communications with the beneficiary local communities and community organizations; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the project users on the community engagement program.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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SOC-02 Diversity and Inclusion

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Establish and implement policies and procedures to promote equal culture in the project.
• Evaluate and monitor the implementation of policies and procedures that promote diversity and inclusion.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to promote diversity and inclusion in the project.
2. Evaluate the diversity representation of employees of the project owner.
3. Develop an action plan for diversity and inclusion in the project, which should include:
   • Employing at least one dedicated executive-level employee whose primary responsibility is to plan and oversee strategies that promote diversity and inclusion.
   • Organizing annual training for all employees on diversity and inclusion topics, which may include:
     • Benefits of diversity,
     • Preventing, identifying and navigating observed or experienced discrimination, and
     • Preventing, identifying and reducing bias.
   • Establishing wage equity, which may include the following:
     • Determining wages independent of any identifying factor that is not professionally relevant;
     • Providing living wage to all employees based on local cost of living;
     • Providing wage transparency by listing salaries or salary ranges for individuals or titles;
     • Establishing an annual evaluation of wages to ensure pay equity and compensation scale equity; and
     • Conducting annual training or workshops on salary and contract negotiation made available to all employees.
   • Communicating the diversity and inclusion in the project to the project users and the public.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the program for diversity and inclusion. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Regularly communicating with the employees on:
     • Available training and activities on diversity and inclusion, and
     • Policies and procedures for diversity and inclusion;
   • Annually reporting the diversity and inclusion in the project to the project users and the public;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the diversity and inclusion program in the project;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established policies, procedures and education activities for diversity and inclusion; and Appointed an executive-level leader for planning and implementation of diversity and inclusion in the project.
2 points	Appointed an executive-level leader for planning and implementation of diversity and inclusion in the project.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented policies, procedures and education activities for diversity and inclusion; and Appointed an executive-level leader for planning and implementation of diversity and inclusion in the project.
2 points	Appointed an executive-level leader for planning and implementation of diversity and inclusion in the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the strategies to promote diversity and inclusion in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to promote diversity and inclusivity in the project.
2. Report on the diversity and inclusion in the project, which must reflect the following information:
   • Identified indicators for diversity in the project, which should include:
     • Gender, including assigned, identity or expression,
     • Age,
     • Socioeconomic background,
     • Disability, and
     • Another metric identified by the project.
   • Organizational chart of the project owner;
   • Number and percentage of employees per diversity type identified based on the following:
     • Governance body, and
     • Employee categories.
   • Review of existing policies and procedures on diversity and inclusion in the project; and
   • Recommendations on improving the policies and their implementation for diversity and inclusion.
3. Action plan for diversity and inclusion in the project. The action plan should include the following:
   • Proof of engagement for qualified and competent program lead in the project, which must include the following:
     • Qualifications of the employee in planning and implementing diversity and inclusion programs for the project;
     • Responsibilities of the leader in the project; and
     • Period of engagement.
   • Documented training schedules for employees on diversity and inclusion, which must include:
     • Timeframe for the training, and
     • Agenda for each training course, which may include:
       • Benefits of diversity,
       • Preventing, identifying and navigating observed or experienced discrimination,
       • Preventing, identifying and reducing bias, and
       • Salary and contract negotiation
   • Documented policies and procedures for diversity and inclusion, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Ensuring diversity and inclusion is incorporated in the organization's policies, including:
       • Establishing transparent performance standards and evaluation protocols for employees;
       • Establishing goals for diverse representation in senior and middle management positions;
       • Determining wages independent of any identifying factor that is not professionally relevant;
       • Providing living wage to all employees based on local cost of living;
       • Providing wage transparency by listing salaries or salary ranges for individuals or titles; and
       • Establishing an annual evaluation of wages to ensure pay equity and compensation scale equity;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • Report on the diversity and inclusion in the project, which must reflect the following information:
     • Identified indicators for diversity in the project, which should include:
       • Gender, including assigned, identity or expression,
       • Age,
       • Socioeconomic background,
       • Disability, and
       • Another metric identified by the project.
     • Number and percentage of employees per diversity type identified based on the following:
       • Governance body, and
       • Employee categories.
   • Report on the educational activities conducted, which must include:
     • Attendance list,
     • Agenda of the activities,
     • Education or training modules,
     • Proceedings of the activities, and
     • Photographs.
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the employees on the diversity and inclusion policies and procedures; and
     • Annually reporting the diversity and inclusion in the project to the project users and the public.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the plan.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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Employee categories

Employee categories should include:

• Senior management,
• Middle management,
• Lower management,
• Regular employees, which should include their function:
  • Administrative,
  • Technical, and
  • Production.

SOC-03 Emergency Preparedness

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Establish an emergency management plan for natural, human-caused, technological, and health-related emergencies and educate occupants on the plan to support emergency preparedness and response.
• Provide resources, personnel, and training to help organizations, families and individuals respond to diverse emergency situations.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the emergency management plan.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to establish an emergency management plan for the project.
2. Engage a qualified professional competent in:
   • Conducting an assessment to determine the potential risk and hazards in the project; and
   • Developing and implementing plans for the emergency management in the project.
3. Conduct an initial assessment of potential risk and hazards in the project.
4. Establish an action plan for the management of emergencies in the project, which must include strategies for the following:
   • Prior to emergencies, which must include strategies to ensure the project team and users are prepared to respond to potential emergencies. This should include:
     • Establish an emergency notification system;
     • Procuring and installing emergency equipment and materials; and
     • Conducting emergency education and training programs for the project team and users;
   • During emergencies, which must include strategies to ensure the project team and users are safe during emergencies. This should include establishing emergency procedures for diverse emergency situations;
   • After emergencies, which must include strategies to ensure the project team and users recover and continue operations after emergencies. This should include:
     • Creating a business continuity plan to establish a re-entry plan for users;
     • Promoting and providing information on establishing business continuity to users; and
     • Providing resources for employees for emergency use, which may include:
       • Emergency shelters and housing; and
       • Financial resources.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the action plan. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles for individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Procuring and implementing the strategies identified in the action plan;
   • Regularly communicating with the users and the project team on the emergency action plan; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the emergency management plan in the project;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit. In addition, the project may be awarded with the equivalent points for this credit based on the level of compliance with the performance requirements in the following table.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established an emergency management plan of the project.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented the emergency management plan of the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the strategies for emergency preparedness in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to develop an emergency management plan for the project.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent program lead in the project, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the employee in:
     • Conducting an assessment to determine the potential risk and hazards in the project; and
     • Developing and implementing plans for the emergency management plan of the project;
   • Responsibilities of the leader in the project; and
   • Period of engagement.
3. Report on the of risks assessment the project, which must include:
   • Identified risks and hazards in the project, which should include:
     • Project assets;
     • Users who may be more vulnerable to confidentially identify specific needs they may have during an emergency; and
     • Potential impacts of relevant hazards and identify high-risk hazards.
   • Results of risk assessment of the project; and
   • Recommendations for the emergency management plan in the project.
4. Emergency management action plan, which must include strategies for the following:
   • Prior to emergencies:
     • Plans and specifications which should reflect the following:
       • Emergency notification system,
       • Emergency equipment and materials,
       • Designated outdoor or indoor space available for emergency responders, relief organizations or other equivalent institutions, and
       • Emergency exits and routes in the project;
     • Documented education and training schedules for the project team and users, which must include:
       • Schedules for the training, and
       • Agenda for the training.
   • During emergencies, documented policies, and procedures for the implementation of the emergency management plan, which should include:
     • Use of the emergency notification system,
     • Assignment of emergency staff present during regular business hours, which should include:
       • Certified medical staff or first responder, and
       • Security or crisis response team;
     • Response for potential emergencies, whether man-made or natural emergencies, and
     • Information for the project team and users, including visitors in the project.
   • After emergencies:
     • Business continuity plan of the project, which should reflect:
       • Critical business functions, processes, supporting resources and dependencies;
       • Strategies to support short- and long-term continuity in various disasters;
       • Strategies to restore and maintain business operations following disruption and re-mobilize in response to recurring disasters;
     • Documented education and training schedules for the project team and users on business continuity;
     • Documented policies and procedures for emergency resources for employees.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation must reflect the implementation of the action plan, which should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Emergency notification system,
     • Emergency equipment and materials,
     • Designated outdoor or indoor space available for emergency responders, relief organizations or other equivalent institutions, and
     • Emergency exits and routes in the project;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs.
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan;
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the project users on the emergency management action plan.
   • Activity documentation including invitation records, agenda, attendance lists and proceedings for education activities; and
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the emergency management action plan during the performance period.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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SOC-04 Family Support

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Establish and implement policies that supports new parents.
• Provide spaces and policies that encourage and support breastfeeding for mothers in the project.
• Establish a culture that meets the different needs and caretaking responsibilities of employees to their families.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of family support policies.

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Requirements

Resources

References

• Republic Act No. 10028: Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009. (Philippines) https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2010/03/16/republic-act-no-10028/
• Republic Act No. 8282: Social Security Act of 1997. (Philippines) https://www.ilo.org/dyn/travail/docs/1207/Republic%20Act%208282%20-%20Social%20Security%20Law%201997.pdf
• Republic Act No. 8972: Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000. (Philippines) https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2000/11/07/republic-act-no-8972/
• Republic Act No. 8187: Paternity Leave Act of 1996. (Philippines) https://pcw.gov.ph/republic-act-8187-paternity-leave-act-of-1996/
• Republic Act No. 8980: Early Childhood Care and Development Act. 2002. (Philippines) https://pcw.gov.ph/republic-act-8980-early-childhood-care-and-development-act/
• Department of Labor and Employment. (2003). Department Order No. 56-03, Rationalizing the Implementation of Family Welfare Program in DOLE.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner that prioritizes family welfare for project users and employees.
2. Review existing policies and programs for family welfare support for employees, which must include reviewing mandatory requirements for parental leaves and childhood care.
3. Establish an action plan for family support, which should include the following:
   • Providing support for new parents, which should include:
     • Maternity, paternity, and solo parent leaves,
     • Flexible return to work options, and
     • Design and construction of lactation rooms;
   • Providing childcare support, which should include:
     • On-site childcare centers,
     • Paid family leave or personal leave to take care of a child, and
     • Flexible work options;
   • Providing family leave support, which should include:
     • Leave for care for partner and family members with illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental health condition,
     • Bereavement leaves,
     • Resources for coping with grief and loss, and
     • Flexible work options.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the family support plan. The implementation of the plan should include:
   • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the program;
   • Regularly communicating with the employees on the available policies, procedures, and resources for family support; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the family support plan for the project users;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided family support policies, procedures, and resources for employees.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented family support policies and procedures, and monitored the use of family support resources for employees.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the strategies for family support for employees.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to provide family support to employees.
2. Report on the review of existing family welfare support for employees, which must include the following:
   • Results of the review of regulatory requirements and compliance to parental leaves and childhood care for employees;
   • Results of the review of existing policies, procedures, strategy, and practices for family welfare for employees in the project;
   • Issues and requirements of employees for family support; and
   • Recommendations to improve the family welfare support for employees.
3. Action plan for family support. The plan must include the following:
   • Documented policies and procedures for employees, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying and implementing family support benefits, which should include:
       • Leave benefits, which should include:
         • Maternity, paternity, and solo parent leaves,
         • Paid family leave or personal leave to take care of a child,
         • Leave for care for partner and family members with illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental health condition, and
         • Bereavement leave;
       • Flexible work options;
       • On-site childcare;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the on-site childcare center;
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the family support benefits for employees, which must include:
     • Attendance monitoring, and
     • Status of leaves, including approvals and type of leave;
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the on-site childcare center;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs.
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owners; and
     • Regularly communicating with the employees on the policies and procedures for family support.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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SOC-05 Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Educate the project users on substance abuse and addiction through substance use support services.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the substance use support services.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to educate users on substance abuse and addiction.
2. Establish an action plan for substance use prevention and treatment support services, which should include:
   • Informing project users on the policy for alcohol and substance use in the project;
   • Providing education programs for substance use, which should include:
     • Seminars and classes on personal substance use, risks and impacts of substance abuse, and supporting peers that struggle with substance abuse; and
     • Access to physical or online resources on substance use;
   • Providing access to substance abuse and addiction resources, which should include:
     • Counseling services and clinical screening with medical professionals;
     • Outpatient and inpatient treatment options; and
     • Inclusion of mental health services in health coverage of employees;

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Stage 2 — Implementation

1. Implement the plan for substance use support services. The implementation of the plan should include:
   • Assignment of the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan.
   • Regular communications for the project users and employees on the following:
     • Mental health services and benefits available for employees;
     • Policies and procedures to avail of the mental health services and benefits for the project users and employees; and
     • Substance use resources and information campaign for all project users.
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the for substance use prevention and treatment services;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established substance use prevention and treatment support services for project users; Established regular awareness and education activities for substance use prevention and treatment for employees; and Established mental health work benefits with substance use prevention and treatment support for employees.
2 points	Established regular awareness and education activities for substance use prevention and treatment for employees; and Established mental health work benefits with substance use prevention and treatment support for employees.
1 point	Established mental health work benefits with substance use prevention and treatment support for employees.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented and monitored the use of substance use prevention and treatment support services for project users; Implemented regular awareness and education activities for substance use prevention and treatment for employees; and Implemented and monitored the use of mental health work benefits with substance use prevention and treatment support for employees.
2 points	Implemented regular awareness and education activities for substance use prevention and treatment for employees; and Implemented and monitored the use of mental health work benefits with substance use prevention and treatment support for employees.
1 point	Implemented and monitored the use of mental health work benefits with substance use prevention and treatment support for employees.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the mental health services and substance use prevention and treatment benefits for the project and its implementation.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to provide substance use prevention and treatment services.
2. Action plan for substance use prevention and treatment for employees. The plan must include the following:
   • Documented policies and procedures for project users, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Identifying and implementing resources for substance use, which should include:
       • Providing education programs for substance use, which should include:
         • Seminars and classes on personal substance use, risks and impacts of substance abuse, and supporting peers that struggle with substance abuse; and
         • Access to physical or online resources on substance use;
       • Providing access to substance abuse and addiction resources, which should include:
         • Counseling services and clinical screening with medical professionals;
         • Outpatient and inpatient treatment options; and
         • Inclusion of mental health services in health coverage of employees;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan for the substance use prevention and treatment benefits for the project users, which should include:
     • Monthly communications to project users such as formal letters, memorandum, and e-mail correspondence;
     • Public message boards and signage accessible to users and visitors prominently displayed with information on the resources and information for project users;
     • Quarterly education activities such as workshops and seminars; and
     • Information kiosks.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plan must include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Responsibilities in the planning and implementation of the plan,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers;
   • Communication records reflecting the promotion of the mental health services and benefits available for employees and project users;
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the physical features in the project, such as message boards, signage, and kiosks;
   • Activity documentation including:
     • Invitation records,
     • Agenda,
     • Attendance lists,
     • Proceedings for education activities, and
     • Photographs;
   • Monitoring report on the use of the mental health services and benefits during the performance period.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation;
   • Challenges encountered in the planning and implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the identified issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the plan.

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Environment

Environment category focuses on addressing resource use in the project and providing access to nature.

Managing resources and materials used in the project and providing access to green spaces and high biodiversity within the project offer physical and mental health co-benefits, aside from its positive environmental benefits such mitigating urban heat and better air quality.

No.	Credit Name
ENV-01	Certified green building
ENV-02	Access to nature
ENV-03	Urban agriculture
ENV-04	Waste management
ENV-05	Drinking water
ENV-06	Water quality management
ENV-07	Materials restrictions
ENV-08	Materials transparency

ENV-01 Certified Green Building

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to continue the commitment of the project owner to sustainability through green building certification.

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Requirements

All Stages

The project must be a previously certified green building project certified under one of the following:

• BERDE Green Building Rating System, or
• A green building rating system developed or duly recognized by an Established Member National Green Building Council (NGBC) of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). See Annex 1: Green Building Rating Systems.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Submitted the green building certificate.

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Compliance Notes

All Stages

The project owner must submit the green building certificate, which must include the following information:

• Project name,
• Project scope and location,
• Project owner's name,
• Green building rating system,
• Version of the green building rating system,
• Certification body,
• Certification date, and
• Certification validity.

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ENV-02 Access to Nature

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Design and construct the project with access to nature to provide users with relief from stress and mental fatigue.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategies to improve access to nature.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to provide strategies for natural environment in the project.
2. Engage a qualified professional competent in planning and implementing the project with access to nature.
3. Establish an action plan to provide access to nature, which must include the following:
   • Designing the project with access to nature. The project team must:
     • Provide all indoor spaces with access to indoor plants and water features, or views of outdoor natural landscapes; and
     • Provide access to vegetated open space.
       • If the vegetated open space is within the project, the vegetated open space must be:
         • At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total lot area of the project; and
         • Planted seventy-five (75%) native plant species compared to all plants in the space.
       • If the vegetated open space is outside the project, the vegetated open space must be:
         • Within 200-meter walking distance from the project;
         • Accessible for free by all project users during its operating hours; and
         • At least 0.5 hectares of vegetated spaces.
   • Maintaining plants and water features in the project; and
   • Promoting the use of vegetated open spaces to the project users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the action plan. The implementation of the action plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Regularly communicating the benefits of access to natural features to project users; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. The evaluation must include:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the plan to provide access to nature; and
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided access to outdoor vegetated open spaces; and Provided access to: indoor plants and water features in all indoor spaces, OR outdoor views of natural landscapes in all indoor spaces.
2 points	Provided access to: indoor plants and water features in all indoor spaces, OR outdoor views of natural landscapes in all indoor spaces.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the access to nature in the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to provide access to nature to the project users.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the professional in developing and implementing plans to incorporate natural elements in the project;
   • Roles and responsibilities of the professional for the project; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project;
3. Action plan for providing access to nature in the project, which must include the following:
   • Plans and specifications of the strategies to provide natural environment;
     • Location and description of indoor plants and water features;
     • Sight lines and views of outdoor natural landscapes;
     • Vegetated open spaces, which should include the following information:
       • If the vegetated open space is within the project:
         • Total lot area in m²,
         • Total area of the vegetated open space in m²,
         • Location of the vegetated open spaces in the project,
         • Access to the vegetated open space for the users, and
         • Location and types of native plants used in the project;
       • If the vegetated open space is outside the project site:
         • Walking distance of the project to the vegetated open space,
         • Schedule of operating hours of the vegetated open space, and
         • Total land area of vegetated space.
   • Documented policies and procedures for access to nature, which must include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Regularly maintaining the vegetation and water features within the project site;
     • Procuring and installing indoor plants and water features;
     • Accepting user feedback and issues;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Location and description of indoor plants and water features;
     • Sight lines and views of outdoor natural landscapes;
     • Vegetated open spaces, which should include the following information:
       • If the vegetated open space is within the project:
         • Total lot area in m²,
         • Total area of the vegetated open space in m²,
         • Location of the vegetated open spaces in the project,
         • Access to the vegetated open space for the users, and
         • Location and types of native plants used in the project;
       • If the vegetated open space is outside the project site:
         • Walking distance of the project to the vegetated open space,
         • Schedule of operating hours of the vegetated open space, and
         • Total land area of vegetated space.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the project users on the use and benefits of access to nature;
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the policies and procedures.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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ENV-03 Urban Agriculture

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Provide opportunities for on-site food production by designing and constructing spaces for urban agriculture in the project.
• Promote the benefits of local food production and urban agriculture.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of urban agriculture in the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to provide on-site food production through urban agriculture.
2. Engage a qualified professional competent in planning and implementing urban agriculture strategies in the project.
3. Develop an urban agriculture plan, which must include the following:
   • Designing permanent growing areas for vegetables and food-bearing plants accessible by the project users. The growing area must have the following:
     • At least three (3) different types of vegetables and food-bearing plants native to the Philippines.
     • Total planting area with a minimum size of either of the following:
       • At least five percent (5%) of the project’s vegetated area but not less than 25 m²;
       • At least fifteen percent (15%) of the rooftop surface area but not less than 20 m². Functional and usable spaces, such as helipads, recreational courts, and areas covered by equipment and solar panels are excluded from the calculations; or
       • At least 0.10 m² per regular user for indoor growing spaces but not less than 20 m².
   • Designing storage facilities for equipment and tools in the project accessible by the project users;
   • Establishing sustainable horticultural strategies for the implementation and maintenance of the crops, which should include:
     • Using non-potable water for the plants,
     • Using compost as fertilizers, and
     • Using sustainable and non-toxic weed and pest management strategies.
   • Promoting urban agriculture to the project users and the use of the space.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implementing the action plan. The implementation of the action plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Constructing the growing areas and storage facilities for the equipment and tools;
   • Regularly communicating to the users and the project team on the proper use of the growing areas, and the equipment and tools; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. The evaluation must include:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the urban agriculture plan; and
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided permanent growing areas with a total area of either: Ten percent (10%) or more of the total lot area but not less than 25 m2; OR Twenty percent (20%) or more of the usable roof surface but not less than 20 m2. Established an action plan to promote urban agriculture to the project users.
2 points	Provided permanent growing areas with a total area of either: Seven percent (7%) to less than ten percent (<10%) of the total lot area but not less than 25 m2; OR Seventeen percent (17%) to less than twenty percent (<20%) of the usable roof surface but not less than 20 m2. Established an action plan to promote urban agriculture to the project users.
1 point	Provided permanent growing areas with a total area of either: Five percent (5%) to less than seven percent (<7%) of the total lot area but not less than 25 m2; OR Fifteen percent (15%) to less than seventeen percent (<17%) of the usable roof surface but not less than 20 m2. Established an action plan to promote urban agriculture to the project users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided permanent growing areas with a total area of either: Ten percent (10%) or more of the total lot area but not less than 25 m2; OR Twenty percent (20%) or more of the usable roof surface but not less than 20 m2. Implemented the action plan to promote urban agriculture to the project users.
2 points	Provided permanent growing areas with a total area of either: Seven percent (7%) to less than ten percent (<10%) of the total lot area but not less than 25 m2; OR Seventeen percent (17%) to less than twenty percent (<20%) of the usable roof surface but not less than 20 m2. Implement the action plan to promote urban agriculture to the project users.
1 point	Provided permanent growing areas with a total area of either: Five percent (5%) to less than seven percent (<7%) of the total lot area but not less than 25 m2; OR Fifteen percent (15%) to less than seventeen percent (<17%) of the usable roof surface but not less than 20 m2. Implement the action plan to promote urban agriculture to the project users.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the urban agriculture strategies for project users.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to provide on-site food production through urban agriculture.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the professional in developing and implementing urban agriculture strategies;
   • Roles and responsibilities of the professional for the project; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project;
3. Action plans for urban agriculture, which must include the following:
   • Plans reflecting the following information:
     • Location of:
       • Growing areas,
       • Different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants in the growing areas, and
       • Storage facility for equipment and tools;
     • Basis for the minimum growing area for the project, which must either be:
       • Total lot area in m², or
       • Total usable roof surface in m²;
     • Area of the growing areas for vegetables and food-bearing plants in m²; and
     • Access to the growing areas and storage for the project users.
   • Specifications reflecting the following information:
     • Basis for the minimum growing area for the project, which must either be:
       • Total lot area in m², or
       • Total usable roof surface in m²;
     • Total area in m² of the:
       • Growing areas, and
       • Storage facility for equipment and tools;
     • Irrigation system;
     • Soil conditions; and
     • Types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants for the project.
   • Documented policies and procedures for the following:
     • Identifying and assigning roles and responsibilities for the continuous operations and maintenance of the food production;
     • Identifying the types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants for the project;
     • Planning and implementing the methodology in nurturing, harvesting, and continuous production of the different types of vegetables and food-bearing plants for the project; and
     • Communicating the local food production plan to the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and users of the project during operations.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans reflecting the following information:
     • Location of:
       • Growing areas,
       • Different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants in the growing areas, and
       • Storage facility for equipment and tools;
     • Basis for the minimum growing area for the project, which must either be:
       • Total lot area in m², or
       • Total usable roof surface in m²;
     • Area of the growing areas for vegetables and food-bearing plants in m²; and
     • Access to the growing areas and storage for the project users.
   • As-built specifications reflecting the following information:
     • Basis for the minimum growing area for the project, which must either be:
       • Total lot area in m², or
       • Total usable roof surface in m²;
     • Total area in m² of the:
       • Growing areas, and
       • Storage facility for equipment and tools;
     • Irrigation system;
     • Soil conditions; and
     • Types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants for the project.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the project users on the use of the growing areas and equipment;
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the policies and procedures.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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ENV-04 Waste Management

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Effectively manage the solid waste generated in the project through establishing and implementing a solid waste management system.
• Reduce the solid waste generated in the project.
• Evaluate the implementation of the solid waste management system in the project.

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Requirements

Resources

References

• Republic Act No. 6969, Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990. (Philippines) https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1990/10/26/republic-act-no-6969/
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (2004). Department Administrative Order 92-29, Hazardous Waste Management Act.
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau. (2004). Procedural Manual Title III of DAO 92-29 "Hazardous Waste Management". https://emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dao20041.pdf

The project team must demonstrate the management of waste in the project and how it continuously improves the waste management of the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy for the management of waste in the project.
2. Engage a qualified professional who is competent in:
   • Preparing a waste management plan for the project; and
   • Implementing the waste management plan.
3. Establish the waste base case for the project. The waste base case should be the projected annual waste generation, or the actual waste generated for twelve (12) months during operations. Establishing the base case must include:
   • Reviewing existing policies and procedures on waste management in the project;
   • Conducting a solid waste audit, which must include the following:
     • Identifying the sources of solid waste in the project,
     • Identifying the types of solid waste generated in the project, and
     • Presenting the amount of waste generated in kilograms;
   • Presenting the occupancy profile of the project, which must include the following:
     • Number of hours per shift,
     • Number of shifts in a day, and
     • Average number of persons per shift.
   • Computing and presenting the waste base case in kg/m².
   • Presenting the target waste diversion of the project.
4. Establish a waste management plan for the project. The action plan must include:
   • Establishing the waste management system for the project, which must include the segregation, handling, collection, storage, and disposal of waste;
   • Identifying the appropriate waste diversion strategy based on the different types of wastes in the project; and
   • Communicating the waste management plan to the project team and users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the waste management plan. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Procuring the technologies and services for the implementation of the plan;
   • Regularly communicating to the project team and users on the procedures waste management in the project; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Compute the reduction in the solid waste generation of the project, which must include the following:
   • Computing the reduction in solid waste generation in kg/m² compared to the waste base case; and
   • Presenting the percentage of waste reduction compared to the waste base case.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. The evaluation must include:
   • Reviewing if the plan was successfully implemented;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered and the corrective actions taken in the planning and implementing the waste management plan; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established a waste management plan with the projected forty (40%) or more waste reduction compared to the waste base case.
2 points	Established a waste management plan with the projected thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%) waste reduction compared to the waste base case.
1 point	Established a waste management plan with the projected twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) waste reduction compared to the waste base case.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented the waste management plan and achieved forty (40%) or more waste reduction compared to the waste base case.
2 points	Implemented the waste management plan and achieved thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%) waste reduction compared to the waste base case.
1 point	Implemented the waste management plan and achieved twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) waste reduction compared to the waste base case.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting waste management plan of the project.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to safely manage hazardous waste in the project.
2. Proof of engagement for qualified and competent professionals, which must include the following:
   • Qualifications of the professional in developing and implementing plans for waste management;
   • Roles and responsibilities of the professional for the project; and
   • Period of engagement of the professional for the project.
3. Action plan for managing waste in the project, which must include the following:
   • Plans for the waste diversion strategies for the project, which should include:
     • Description of the identified waste diversion strategies for the project;
     • Schedule of waste to be diverted, which must include the following information:
       • Type of waste to be diverted, and
       • Expected amount of waste to be diverted in kg;
     • Location of waste bins and storage on-site.
   • List of the operators, suppliers, and service providers for the identified diversion strategies for the project, which should include the following information:
     • Name of the operators, suppliers, and service providers,
     • Address of the diversion facility,
     • Name of contact person and designation,
     • Contact number, and
     • Description of the service and types of waste managed.
   • Documented policies and procedures for implementing waste management for the project, which should include:
     • Assigning roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the policies and procedures;
     • Segregating waste at source;
     • Providing waste bins or storage on-site;
     • Handling the identified types of waste safely;
     • Collecting from the storage for the diversion strategies or disposal;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting; and
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • Report on the waste generation and reduction of the project, which must include the following information:
     • Waste sources,
     • Types of waste generated,
     • Amount of waste generated in kg per waste type,
     • Total amount of waste generated in kg, and
     • Computation for the reduction, which should include the following information:
       • Waste generation in kg/m², and
       • Waste reduction compared to the waste base case.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the waste bins and storage on-site;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the quality drinking water and proper hydration.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the action plan during the performance period, which should reflect the following:
     • Segregation of the waste generated in the project;
     • Collection and handling of the different types of waste, which should include:
       • Waste tickets or logs,
       • Purchase orders,
       • Official receipts or sales invoices, and
       • Photographs.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

Waste Storage

When providing the waste bins or storage, the project team must consider the following:

• Size must be adequate for the expected amount of waste;
• Location and size of the storage must be accessible for the collection and hauling of the waste; and
• Designated storage for each identified type of waste must be clearly labeled.

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ENV-05 Drinking Water

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Provide access to drinking water that meets physical and chemical quality parameters for drinking water.
• Provide access to high quality drinking water to increase drinking water by users and promote proper hydration.
• Evaluate the access to quality drinking water and promotion of drinking water to users.

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Requirements

Resources

References

• Department of Health. (2017). Administrative Order No. 2017-0010: Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water of 2017. https://www.fda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Administrative-Order-No.-2017-0010.pdf
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (1994). Administrative Order No. 26-A: Philippine Standards For Drinking Water 1993 under the Provision of Chapter II, Section 9 of PD 856, otherwise known as the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines. http://water.emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DAO-1994-26A.pdf

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to provide access to high quality drinking water and promote proper hydration in the project.
2. Evaluate the drinking water in the project. The project team must evaluate the following:
   • Access of users to drinking water in the project; and
   • Quality of available drinking water. The quality of drinking water must be testing and meet the mandatory parameters specified under the Department of Health Administrative Order No. 2017-0010—Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water of 2017.
3. Develop a plan to provide high quality drinking water and promote proper hydration for the users. The plan must include the following:
   • Providing access to drinking water throughout the project. Drinking water must be:
     • Supplied to the project users, which may include:
       • Project's water supply or refillable containers; and
       • Designated drinking water fountains or dispensers;
     • Easily accessible from all regularly occupied spaces in the project.
   • Maintaining the drinking water quality, which must:
     • Be tested regularly for the physical and chemical parameters of the supply; and
     • Meet the mandatory, primary, and secondary parameters under the Department of Health Administrative Order No. 2017-0010—Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water of 2017.
   • Promoting drinking water, which should include:
     • Prominently display the results of the drinking water quality in the project; and
     • Promote drinking water and its benefit to the user's health.
   • Maintaining the water fountains or dispensers.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the action plan for drinking water quality and access to drinking water. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Assigning the roles to individuals responsible for the implementation of the program.
   • Regular communication with the users and the project team on the following:
     • Use of drinking water fountains or dispensers,
     • Regular cleaning and maintenance of the water fountains or dispensers,
     • Report on drinking water quality, and
     • Benefits of regular drinking water;
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the action plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the program, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the diversity and inclusion program in the project;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Provided access to high quality drinking water; and Regularly promoting drinking water in the project.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team must submit documentation reflecting the access to high quality drinking water and promotion of drinking water.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to provide high-quality drinking water in the project and promote hydration for the users of the project.
2. Report on the initial assessment of the drinking water quality in the project, which must include the following information:
   • Access of users to drinking water in the project;
   • Identified sampling point for the drinking water quality in the project;
   • Method of analysis used to test the quality of the drinking water in the project;
   • Results of drinking water quality monitoring and testing; and
   • Recommendations to improve the water quality in the project.
3. Action plan for drinking water and promotion of hydration in the project. The action plan should include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Access of project users to drinking water;
     • Location of water fountains or dispensers; and
     • Location of signage on the promotion of drinking water quality and proper hydration.
   • Documented policies and procedures for nutrition management in the project, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Procuring and installing water fountains or dispensers;
     • Regularly cleaning and maintaining the water fountains or dispensers;
     • Maintaining the drinking water quality, which must:
       • Be tested regularly for the physical and chemical parameters of the supply; and
       • Meet the mandatory, primary, and secondary parameters under the Department of Health Administrative Order No. 2017-0010 — Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water of 2017.
     • Promoting drinking water quality and proper hydration;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
     • Access of project users to drinking water;
     • Location of water fountains or dispensers; and
     • Location of signage on the promotion of drinking water quality and proper hydration.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the quality drinking water and proper hydration.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the action plan during the performance period.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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ENV-06 Water Quality Management

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
  • S1 S2
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Provide access to quality water for users.
• Develop strategies to manage water infiltration, condensation, and internal leaks to minimize the presence of bacteria and mold growth.
• Monitor and evaluate water quality in the project to reduce the risk of water contamination and quality loss.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy for maintaining quality water in the project.
2. Evaluate the quality of water supplied to the project. The water quality must meet the mandatory parameters specified under the DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-08, Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016.
3. Develop a plan to ensure water quality for typical use. The plan must include:
   • Maintaining water quality, which must include the following:
     • Annual water quality testing;
     • Identifying and implementing corrective actions to maintain water quality; and
     • Recording the implementation.
   • Legionella management plan in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 188: Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, which must include the following:
     • Describing the water systems, including potable and non-potable water systems;
     • Analyzing the water systems and potential hazards;
     • Identifying appropriate control measures and strategies to maintain the quality of the water systems;
     • Monitoring the quality of the water systems;
     • Testing the water systems and implementing corrective actions; and
     • Recording the implementation.
   • Promoting water quality to the users.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the action plan for water quality. The implementation of the program must include:
   • Assigning the roles to individuals responsible for the implementation of the program;
   • Regularly communicating with the users and the project team on the following:
     • Policies and procedures for maintaining the water quality, and
     • Report on the water quality;
   • Monitoring and recording the water quality and the implementation of the action plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The evaluation must include:
   • Reviewing the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan, which should include testing the water quality to evaluate whether the project was able to maintain or exceed the thresholds;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered in planning and implementing the diversity and inclusion program in the project;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Established a plan to maintain the water quality; and Established a legionella management plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Implemented the plan to maintain the water quality; and Implemented the legionella management plan.

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Compliance Notes

To demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the credit, the project team should submit documentation reflecting the maintenance of the water quality and implementation of the legionella management plan.

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to the project owner to maintain the quality water in the project.
2. Report on the initial assessment of the water quality in the project, which must reflect the following information:
   • Identified sampling point for the water quality test of the project;
   • Method of analysis used to test the quality of water in the project;
   • Results of water quality monitoring and testing; and
   • Recommendations to improve the water quality in the project.
3. Action plan for water quality management for typical use in the project. The action plan should include the following:
   • Plans and specifications reflecting the water systems in the project, including potable and non-potable water systems;
   • Documented policies and procedures for nutrition management in the project, which should include the following:
     • Identifying and assigning the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the plan;
     • Maintaining water quality, which must include the following:
       • Annual water quality testing; and
       • Identifying and implementing corrective actions to maintain water quality;
     • Implementing legionella management strategies in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 188: Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, which must include the following:
       • Analyzing the water systems and potential hazards;
       • Identifying appropriate control measures and strategies to maintain the quality of the water systems;
       • Monitoring the quality of the water systems; and
       • Testing the water systems and implementing corrective actions;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the water systems in the project, including potable and non-potable water systems;
   • Report confirming the water quality complied with the target performance for the project;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the water quality in the project.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the action plan during the performance period.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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ENV-07 Materials Restrictions

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Minimize exposure to hazardous chemicals by establishing restrictions when procuring and using materials in the project.
• Procure materials that are within acceptable limits or do not contain hazardous chemicals.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of restrictions for the procurement and use of materials.

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Requirements

Resources

References

• DENR Administrative Order No. 2000-02 — Chemical Control Order for Asbestos

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to restrict the procurement and use of materials with hazardous chemicals in the project.
2. Establish the procurement plan reflecting the restrictions for hazardous chemicals. The project team must limit the following:
   • Asbestos,
   • Chromated copper arsenate (CCA),
   • Halogenated flame retardants (HFR),
   • Lead and lead compounds,
   • Mercury,
   • Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), and
   • Ortho-phthalates.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the procurement plan. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles to individuals responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Procuring materials that comply with the limits for hazardous chemicals;
   • Regularly communicating to the project team and users on limits for the use of materials with hazardous chemicals; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan, which must include the following:
   • Reviewing if the plan was successfully implemented;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered and the corrective actions taken in the planning and implementing the procurement plan;
   • Presenting the actions taken and their outcomes for the challenges encountered; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the action plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Procured and used seventy percent (70%) or more of all newly installed materials comply with the applicable hazardous chemical restrictions based on cost.
2 points	Procured and used sixty percent (60%) to less than seventy percent (<70%) of all newly installed materials comply with the applicable hazardous chemical restrictions based on cost.
1 point	Procured and used fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of all newly installed materials comply with the applicable hazardous chemical restrictions based on cost.

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Compliance Notes

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment to restricting hazardous chemicals on products in the project.
2. Report on the review of procurement processes, which must include:
   • Review of existing procurement policies, procedures, and practices on procurement; and
   • List of materials procured and installed in the construction or operations of the project.
3. Action plan for material restriction in the project, which must consist of the following:
   • Documented policies and procedures for material restriction in the project, which should include the following:
     • Identifying the limits of the following hazardous chemicals when procuring and using materials for the project:
       • Asbestos,
       • Chromated copper arsenate (CCA),
       • Halogenated flame retardants (HFR),
       • Lead and lead compounds,
       • Mercury,
       • Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), and
       • Ortho-phthalates.
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Specifications and material safety data sheet reflecting the products with hazardous chemicals, which must include the following information:
     • Material type;
     • Material name; and
     • Amount of hazardous chemical content.
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built specifications and material safety data sheet reflecting the products with hazardous chemicals, which must include the following information:
     • Material type;
     • Material name; and
     • Amount of hazardous chemical content.
   • Report on the calculation and percentage of all newly installed materials that follow the limits for hazardous chemical content based on cost.
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users and staff on the limitations of the types of materials used in the project.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the action plan during the performance period.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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ENV-08 Materials Transparency

• Purpose and Intent
• Requirements
  • S1 S2
• Score Distribution
• Compliance Notes
  • S1 S2

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

• Establish procurement requirements that prioritize the purchase and use of products with components disclosed, evaluated, and certified through transparency programs.
• Procure and use of products and technologies with components disclosed, evaluated, and certified through transparency programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of procurement plans to further reduce the environmental impact of the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team must:

1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to procure materials and products with components that are declared and evaluated through transparency programs.
2. Establish the procurement plan prioritizing materials labeled or certified under transparency programs. The project team should procure permanently installed materials with components disclosed under:
   • Certification or label under transparency programs; or
   • Manufacturer’s inventory containing CAS numbers of all individual compounds down to 1,000 ppm (0.1%).

See Annex 3: Materials Transparency Programs.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team must:

1. Implement the procurement plan. The implementation of the plan must include:
   • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan;
   • Procuring materials with disclosed components;
   • Regularly communicating to the project team and users on the use of materials with ingredient disclosures; and
   • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. The evaluation must include:
   • Reviewing if the plan was successfully implemented;
   • Presenting the challenges encountered and the corrective actions taken in the planning and implementing the procurement plan; and
   • Identifying actions to improve the plan.

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Score Distribution

The project team must demonstrate conformity with all the requirements of this credit. The project may be awarded with the equivalent score based on the project team's level of conformity with the credit.

All Stages

The project may be awarded:	if the project team:
3 points	Procured and used twenty (25) or more distinct permanently installed materials and furniture with material ingredients disclosure.
2 points	Procured and used twenty (20) to twenty-four (24) distinct permanently installed materials and furniture with material ingredients disclosure.
1 point	Procured and used fifteen (15) to nineteen (19) distinct permanently installed materials and furniture with material ingredients disclosure.

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Compliance Notes

Stage 1 — Planning

The project team should submit the following:

1. Documented policy reflecting the project owner's commitment for material transparency.
2. Action plan for material transparency, which must include the following:
   • Documented policies and procedures for material transparency in the project, which should include the following:
     • Identifying the materials with labeling under material transparency programs when procuring and using materials for the project;
     • Accepting user feedback and issue reporting;
     • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
     • Communicating the plan to the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users.
   • Specifications reflecting the materials and furniture that have been certified or labeled under a material transparency program;
   • Certificate for the labeling or certification for the materials and furniture in the project;
   • Communication plan with the building owner, project team, external contractors, suppliers, service providers, and users on the action plan.

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Stage 2 — Implementation

The project team should submit the following:

1. Implementation records of the action plan. The documentation for the implementation of the plans should include:
   • List of personnel involved in the implementation of the plan, which should include the following information:
     • Name,
     • Company,
     • Designation,
     • Role and responsibilities in the implementation of the plans,
     • E-mail address, and
     • Phone numbers.
   • As-built specifications reflecting the materials and furniture that have been certified or labeled under a material transparency program;
   • Procurement and implementation documentation reflecting the strategies implemented in the project, which must include the following:
     • Purchase records, which must include the following:
       • Purchase orders,
       • Service contracts, and
       • Official receipts or sales invoice;
     • Delivery receipts,
     • Installation records, and
     • Photographs;
   • Communication records, which should reflect the following:
     • Regularly reporting the status of the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project owner;
     • Regularly coordinating and monitoring with the project team, external contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the implementation of the plan; and
     • Regularly implementing the information and awareness campaign with the users, staff, and visitors on the use of certified or labeled products and furniture.
   • Monitoring report on the implementation of the action plan during the performance period.
2. Report on the effectiveness of the action plan, which should include the following information:
   • Outcomes of the evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan;
   • Challenges encountered in the implementation of the plan;
   • Actions taken and their outcomes to prevent or resolve the issues; and
   • Recommendations to improve the strategies and performance of the project.

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Annexes

Annex 1: Green Building Rating Systems

The following are the green building rating system developed or duly recognized by an Established Member National Green Building Council (NGBC) of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC).

Green building rating system	Organization
BERDE Green Building Rating System	Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC)
ARZ 2.0 Green Building Rating System	Lebanon Green Building Council (LGBC)
Assessment Standard for Green Building of China	China Academy of Building Research
BEAM Plus	Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC)
B.E.S.T Residential Certificate	Turkish Green Building Council (ÇEDBİK)
B.E.S.T-Commercial Buildings Certificate	Turkish Green Building Council (ÇEDBİK)
BREEAM-NL	Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC)
BREEAM-NOR	Norweigian Green Building Council
BREEAM-SE	Sweden Green Building Council (SGBC)
BREEAM	BRE Group
CASA Colombia	Consejo Colombiano de Construcción Sostenible (CCCS)
CASBEE	Japan Sustainable Building Consortium (JSBC) and Institute for Building Environment and Energy Conservation (IBEC)
DGNB System	German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen e.V.)
DGBC Woonmerk	Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC)
EDGE	International Finance Corporation (IFC)
GBC Brasil Casa	Green Building Council Brasil (GBC Brasil)
Greenship	Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI)
Green Building Index	Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM)
Green Rating System for Building Environment	Green Building Council of Sri Lanka
Green Star	Green Building Council Australia (GBCA)
Homestar	New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC)
GBC Home	Green Building Council Italia (GBC Italia)
GBC Historic Building	Green Building Council Italia (GBC Italia)
GBC Condomini	Green Building Council Italia (GBC Italia)
Green Star SA	Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA)
Home Performance Index	Irish Green Building Council (IGBC)
HQE	Certivéa
IGBC Rating System	Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Korea Green Building Certification
LOTUS	Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC)
LEED	U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Miljöbyggnad	Sweden Green Building Council (SGBC)
OMIR	Kazakhstan Green Building Council
Pakistan Green Building Guidelines	Pakistan Green Building Council (PGBC)
Estidama Pearl Green Building Rating System
Swiss DGNB	Swiss Sustainable Building Council (SGNI)
VERDE	Green Building Council España (GBCe)

Annex 2: Key establishments

To promote pedestrian mobility and encourage a physically active lifestyle, project owners are encouraged to select project sites within proximity of several types of key establishments. This encourages project users to walk to establishments with their basic needs rather than use vehicles to address their daily basic needs.

1. Banks
2. Childcare and educational facilities, such as:
   • Daycare centers,
   • Libraries, and
   • Schools.
3. Commercial facilities, such as:
   • Laundry or dry cleaners, and
   • Parlor or barber shops.
4. Community facilities and barangay halls
5. Health facilities, such as:
   • Health centers, and
   • Medical or dental offices.
6. Stores and markets, such as:
   • Convenience stores, sari-sari stores, or groceries,
   • Hardware stores, and
   • Supermarkets or wet markets.
7. Places of worship
8. Public parks and open spaces
9. Public utilities, such as:
   • Fire stations,
   • Police stations, and
   • Post offices.
10. Recreation and fitness facilities, which may include:
    • Fitness centers and gyms,
    • Sports facilities, and
    • Theaters or movie houses.
11. Residential areas
12. Restaurants, karinderya, or turo-turo
13. Mass transportation terminals, which may include:
    • Commuter rail or light rail stations,
    • Public bus stops, and
    • Routes for asian utility vehicle (AUV) or public utility vehicle (PUV).

Annex 3: Materials Transparency Programs

The following materials transparency programs may be used to demonstrate compliance with disclosure standards for compounds in materials or products.

Program	Organization
Declare Label	International Living Future Institute
Health Product Declaration (HPD)	Health Product Declaration Collaborative
Cradle-to-Cradle	Cradle-to-Cradle Products Innovation Institute
Product Lens Certification™	UL
Product Health Declaration	Global Green Tag

Acknowledgement

The PHILGBC would like to acknowledge the contributions of the organizations and individuals to the development of the PHILGBC Health and Well-being for Building — Version 1.0.0 and the User Guide.

We acknowledge the leadership of the members of the Board of Trustees for initiating the development of the PHILGBC Health and Well-being for Building rating scheme.

• Chair, Edgar V. Sabidong, Arthaland Corporation
• Vice Chair, Rowena C. Ramos, Ecotektonika, Inc.
• Secretary, Elizabeth T. Mendoza, Monocrete Construction Philippines, Inc.
• Treasurer, Ramon D. Rufino, NEO Property Management Inc.
• Members of the Board:
  • Catherine Ilagan, Filinvest Alabang, Inc.,
  • Felino Palafox, Jr., Palafox Associates
  • Gener Liwanag, GF & Partners Architects
  • Luis Chamon, Saint-Gobain Philippines Co. Ltd., Inc.
  • Audrey Belle Po, World Home Depot Corporation
  • Francisco Arellano, Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
  • Gabriel Ma. Angelo Cascante

The development of the rating scheme was possible through the generosity of the PHILGBC General Membership.

The rating scheme was developed with the support of the technical team of the PHILGBC National Secretariat. The development was led by Christopher de la Cruz, Chief Executive Officer, and managed by Mario Lawrence Suelto, Technical Coordinator. The development was also supported by Rowena G. Elayda, Senior Staff, and by the Technical Staff, John Reniel Englis and Gian Paolo Pastrano.