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BERDE GBRS
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Release 5.0

23 April 2021

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Navigating the Credit Library

This Credit Library is a guidance document to support the implementation of the BERDE GBRS.

This Credit Library is developed for project owners, developers, architects, engineers, designers, and other members of BERDE-registered green building project teams.

The information in this Credit Library is presented in a clear and easily understandable manner using plain language. You may navigate through the guide by:

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  2. Print the Credit Library.
    • For Windows, Control + P, or
    • For macOS, Command + P.

Guidance Notes are included to provide additional information and assist you in implementing BERDE in your project.

This section provides a background on the BERDE Green Building Rating System.

This section provides information on how you can get your project BERDE Certified, which includes information on the process, the ratings, and the minimum system requirements.

This section provides information on the BERDE GBRS – New Construction, eligible projects for BERDE-NC, and validity of the certification under this scheme.

This section of the Credit Library includes the categories and credits for the approved rating scheme for BERDE GBRS. To ensure consistency and clarity, each credit includes the following subsections:

To provide further guidance in implementing the credits, the following subsections were included in the related credits:

The requirements under BERDE and in the Credit Library uses the following modals or auxiliary verbs 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 BERDE

What is BERDE?

BERDE is a tool to assess, measure, monitor and certify the performance of projects above and beyond existing national and local building and environmental laws, regulations and mandatory standards.

BERDE is the National Voluntary Green Building Rating System by the Philippine government, through the Department of Energy (DOE).

BERDE is continuously developed and administered by the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) under its BERDE Program.

What is BERDE Certification?

BERDE Certification is the formal assessment, rating, and certification process for projects of the BERDE Program. It is conducted in a third-party assessment process to ensure a credible, independent, impartial, and objective assessment, rating, and certification of projects under BERDE.

Only projects that complete the formal process, complies with all requirements, and receives at least the minimum rating for certification may claim as a BERDE Certified green building project.

About Electives

What are Electives?

Electives are optional credits that aim to address wider sustainability benefits. These credits are not necessarily part of the Core Framework.

In developing Elective credits, the International Framework for Socio-Economic Factors for Green Building Rating Tools in Developing Countries (WorldGBC & GBCSA, 2013) is used as the guiding framework in identifying socio-economic priorities for green building projects.

What are the priority areas for Electives?

Based on the the International Framework for Socio-Economic Factors for Green Building Rating Tools in Developing Countries (WorldGBC & GBCSA, 2013), the socio-economic priority areas are:

How can you apply Elective credits to your project undergoing BERDE Certification?

The project team must successfully comply with the requirements of their pursued Elective credits during the assessment process for the project.

The project team must indicate the pursued Elective credits and scores under the Electives section of the scoresheet when submitting for assessment. Only a maximum of 30 points may be awarded to projects under Electives.

The project must achieve at least a BERDE 1-Star rating to qualify for the Elective credits as additional points during the assessment of the project.

How can you recommend new Elective credits?

Project teams may recommend new Elective credits under BERDE. When developing new Elective credits, the credits must:

Credits may be:

Credits may be addressed at different levels or spheres of influence, whether at the:

Recommend new Elective credits

To recommend a new Elective credit, the project team must:

  1. Download Form — New Elective Credit.
  2. Accomplish Form — New Elective Credit for each recommended Elective credit. Forms with incomplete fields will not be processed.
    1. Under Contact Information, complete your contact information to allow us to validate, clarify or confirm your recommendation for BERDE.
    2. Under New Elective Credit, complete the information on the recommended new credit, including the:
      • Applicable GBRS;
      • Purpose and Intent reflecting the sustainability impact of the credit;
      • Requirement on how to achieve the Purpose and Intent;
      • Compliance documentation that reflects the objective and measurable evidence how the project achieved the Requirements; and
      • Compliance Requirements showing the level of performance and the equivalent point a project may achieve for the credit.
  3. Save the accomplished form in Portable Document Format (.pdf).
  4. Submit the accomplished form to the BERDE Program Secretariat at BERDE@philgbc.org.

The BERDE Program Secretariat will receive and conduct an initial review of the submission before forwarding the recommendations to the BERDE Committee.

Credit Library

The Credit Library is the collection of approved Elective credits available for the use of projects undergoing BERDE Certification.

Community engagement and benefit

EL-COM-01 Filipino Art

Pilot All Stages

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to promote Filipino heritage and culture through art.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Procure artworks from local Filipino artists, which must be:
    • Promoting positive Filipino values;
    • Highlighting Filipino heritage and culture;
    • Directly connected to the building;
    • Permanently installed;
    • Properly labelled; and
    • Accessible and visible to users and visitors.
  2. Establish policies and procedures in the maintenance of the artwork.
  3. Establish program to promote the artwork.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must install the artwork.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must:

  1. Procure and install artworks from local Filipino artists, which must be:
    • Promoting positive Filipino values;
    • Highlighting Filipino heritage and culture;
    • Directly connected to the building;
    • Permanently installed;
    • Properly labelled; and
    • Accessible and visible to users and visitors.
  2. Establish policies and procedures in the maintenance of the artwork.
  3. Establish program to promote the artwork.

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Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

The marker or label for the artworks must include the following information:

Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Concept notes of the identified artworks;
  • Proof of procurement of the artworks;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the location and installation of the artworks and markers, and access of the public to the artworks;
  • Policies and procedures for the maintenance of the artworks; and
  • Program to promote the artworks.
2 points
  • Concept notes of the identified artworks;
  • Proof of procurement of the artworks;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the location and installation of the artworks and markers, and access of the public to the artworks; and
  • Policies and procedures for the maintenance of the artworks.
1 point
  • Concept notes of the identified artworks;
  • Proof of procurement of the artworks; and
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the location and installation of the artworks and markers, and access of the public to the artworks.

Back to credit

Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must:

Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the location and installation of the artworks and markers, and access of the public to the artworks;
  • Purchase and installation records;
  • Policies and procedures for the maintenance of the artworks; and
  • Program to promote the artworks.
2 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the location and installation of the artworks and markers, and access of the public to the artworks;
  • Purchase and installation records; and
  • Policies and procedures for the maintenance of the artworks.
1 point
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the location and installation of the artworks and markers, and access of the public to the artworks; and
  • Purchase and installation records.

Back to credit

23 April 2021, Release 5

Added compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit the following:

The marker or label for the artworks must include the following information:

Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Concept notes of the identified artworks;
  • Proof of procurement of the artworks;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the location and installation of the artworks and markers, and access of the public to the artworks;
  • Policies and procedures for the maintenance of the artworks; and
  • Program to promote the artworks.
2 points
  • Concept notes of the identified artworks;
  • Proof of procurement of the artworks;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the location and installation of the artworks and markers, and access of the public to the artworks; and
  • Policies and procedures for the maintenance of the artworks.
1 point
  • Concept notes of the identified artworks;
  • Proof of procurement of the artworks; and
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the location and installation of the artworks and markers, and access of the public to the artworks.

Back to credit

EL-COM-02 Community Facility

Pilot All Stages

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to provide the community with spaces for non-commercial events and functions for public and social benefit of the community.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Conduct a consultation with stakeholders in the community to identify activities needed facilities.
  2. Establish a multi-purpose facility in the project, which must be:
    • For the shared use of the community;
    • For activities identified in the consultations or for public or social benefit;
    • Used free of charge;
    • At least 0.5% of the TGFA or at least 50 m2, whichever is larger.
  3. Establish a program with the community and community organizations on the use of the facility.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must construct the multi-purpose facility.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must:

  1. Conduct a consultation with stakeholders in the community to identify activities needed facilities.
  2. Design a multi-purpose facility in the project, which must be:
    • For the shared use of the community;
    • For activities identified in the consultations or for public or social benefit;
    • Used free of charge;
    • At least 0.5% of the TGFA or at least 50 m2, whichever is larger.
  3. Construct the multi-purpose facility.
  4. Establish a program with the community and community organizations on the use of the facility.

Back to credit

Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit:

In addition, the project team should submit purchase orders as proof for the intent to purchase the identified products, technologies or strategies in the design of the project.

Specification Requirements

The project may be awarded with the equivalent points for this credit based on the level of compliance with the specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
1 point
  • Report on the stakeholder consultations reflecting discussions on the use of the multi-purpose facility for public or social benefit;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the design, location and size of the multi-purpose facility;
  • Policies and procedures on the use of the multi-purpose facility; and
  • Contract with the community and community organizations on the use of the multi-purpose facility.

Back to credit

Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit:

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
1 point
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the design, location and size of the multi-purpose facility; and
  • Purchase and installation records.

Back to credit

23 April 2021, Release 5

Added compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit:

In addition, the project team should submit purchase orders as proof for the intent to purchase the identified products, technologies or strategies in the design of the project.

Specification Requirements

The project may be awarded with the equivalent points for this credit based on the level of compliance with the specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
1 point
  • Report on the stakeholder consultations reflecting discussions on the use of the multi-purpose facility for public or social benefit;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the design, location and size of the multi-purpose facility;
  • Policies and procedures on the use of the multi-purpose facility; and
  • Contract with the community and community organizations on the use of the multi-purpose facility.

EL-COM-03 Emergency Energy During Disruptions

Pilot All Stages

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to maintain safe conditions and provide emergency energy to satisfy critical loads of the project in the event of extended power outages.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Establish the target emergency energy capacity for the project.
  2. Identify the critical loads that will need emergency energy during power disruptions.
  3. Identify the appropriate emergency energy system for the project.
  4. Establish policies and procedures on the use of emergency energy system in the project.

The duration for the capacity of the emergency energy must be provided based on the project type and its function.

If the facility is: Then the time duration for emergency energy must be:
Residential buildings,
Lodging,
Hospitals,
Nursing homes,
Emergency shelters and emergency facilities,
Fire stations,
Emergency call centers,
Police stations, and
Other emergency frontline facilities		 Four (4) consecutive days, 24 hours per day.
Pharmacies,
Convenience stores,
Grocery stores and facilities with significant stocks of refrigerated or frozen foods, and automated teller machines (ATMs) in these facilities		 Four (4) consecutive days, eight (8) hours each day during daylight hours for general operations.
Refrigeration and freezers for grocery stores and facilities with significant stocks of refrigerated or frozen goods Four (4) consecutive days, 24 hours per day
Gas stations Four (4) consecutive days, 12 hours each day or until fuel stocks are exhausted primarily during daylight hours
ATMs at banks and public facilities, such as malls and stores Powered during regular business hours

Back to credit

Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must implement the identified emergency energy for the project.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must:

  1. Establish the target emergency energy capacity for the project.
  2. Identify the critical loads that will need emergency energy during power disruptions.
  3. Identify the appropriate emergency energy system for the project.
  4. Establish policies and procedures on the use of emergency energy system in the project.
  5. Implement the identified emergency energy for the project.

The duration for the capacity of the emergency energy must be provided based on the project type and its function.

If the facility is: Then the time duration for emergency energy must be:
Residential buildings,
Lodging,
Hospitals,
Nursing homes,
Emergency shelters and emergency facilities,
Fire stations,
Emergency call centers,
Police stations, and
Other emergency frontline facilities		 Four (4) consecutive days, 24 hours per day.
Pharmacies,
Convenience stores,
Grocery stores and facilities with significant stocks of refrigerated or frozen foods, and automated teller machines (ATMs) in these facilities		 Four (4) consecutive days, eight (8) hours each day during daylight hours for general operations.
Refrigeration and freezers for grocery stores and facilities with significant stocks of refrigerated or frozen goods Four (4) consecutive days, 24 hours per day
Gas stations Four (4) consecutive days, 12 hours each day or until fuel stocks are exhausted primarily during daylight hours
ATMs at banks and public facilities, such as malls and stores Powered during regular business hours

Back to credit

Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

In addition, the project team should submit purchase orders as proof for the intent to purchase the identified critical load systems and the emergency energy system in the design of the project.

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Policy on the target emergency energy for the project;
  • List of critical loads for the project;
  • Report reflecting the calculation for the necessary emergency energy supply for critical loads for the duration of the emergency energy needed based on the project type and use
  • Plans reflecting the critical loads and the emergency energy system;
  • Specifications of the critical loads and the emergency energy system; and
  • Purchase orders.

Back to credit

Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • List of critical loads for the project;
  • As-built plans reflecting the critical loads and the emergency energy system;
  • As-built specifications of the critical loads and the emergency energy system;
  • Purchase and installation records; and
  • Commissioning report.

Back to credit

23 April 2021, Release 5

Added compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Policy on the target emergency energy for the project;
  • List of critical loads for the project;
  • Report reflecting the calculation for the necessary emergency energy supply for critical loads for the duration of the emergency energy needed based on the project type and use
  • As-built plans reflecting the critical loads and the emergency energy system;
  • As-built specifications of the critical loads and the emergency energy system;
  • Purchase and installation records; and
  • Commissioning report.

Back to credit

EL-COM-04 Off-site Financial Support for Habitat Protection

Pilot All Stages

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

23 April 2021, Release 5

Under Requirements Stage 1 – Design, replaced the numbers on the sub-list with bullets for consistency in the format.

The project team must:

  1. Establish a policy for supporting the conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity.
  2. Identify an environmental organization that conserves and restores natural areas and restores damaged natural areas. The environmental organization must:
    • Be recognized by the Philippine government;
    • Have a mandate for conservation of natural environment and biodiversity and restores damaged natural areas; and
    • Has established programs for conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity;
  3. Provide financial support for the conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity.

The financial support must be equivalent to at least PHP 215.00 per square meter based on the total lot area of the project undergoing BERDE Certification, which must include the building footprint.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project owner must report how the financial support was used by the environmental organization for conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must:

  1. Establish a policy for supporting the conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity.
  2. Identify an environmental organization that conserves and restores natural areas and restores damaged natural areas. The environmental organization must:
    • Be recognized by the Philippine government;
    • Have a mandate for conservation of natural environment and biodiversity and restores damaged natural areas; and
    • Has established programs for conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity;
  3. Provide financial support for the conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity.
  4. Provide report on how the financial support was used by the environmental organization for conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity.

The financial support must be equivalent to at least PHP 215.00 per square meter based on the total lot area of the project undergoing BERDE Certification, which must include the building footprint.

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Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project owner must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
2 points
  • Policy reflecting the project owner’s commitment to support conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity;
  • Agreement between the project owner and the environmental organization, which must reflect the following:
    • Purpose of the financial support for the conservation and restoration of natural areas and biodiversity; and
    • Amount of the financial support amounting to at least PHP 215.00 per square meter based on the total lot area of the project undergoing BERDE Certification.
  • Documentation of the qualifications of the environmental organization;
  • Communication records with the environmental organization for the financial support;
  • Plans reflecting the total lot area of the project in m2;
  • Report on the calculation for the financial support, which must reflect the following:
    • Total lot area in m2; and
    • Calculation of the minimum financial support based on the total lot area of the project;
  • Official receipt for the financial support to the environmental organization amounting to at least PHP 215.00 per square meter based on the total lot area of the project undergoing BERDE Certification.

Back to credit

Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
2 points
  • Official receipt for the financial support to the environmental organization amounting to at least PHP 215.00 per square meter based on the total lot area of the project undergoing BERDE Certification;
  • Report on how the financial support to the environmental organization was used for conserving and restoring the natural environment and biodiversity; and
  • Photographs

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project owner must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
2 points
  • Policy reflecting the project owner’s commitment to support conservation and restoration of natural environment and biodiversity;
  • Agreement between the project owner and the environmental organization, which must reflect the following:
    • Purpose of the financial support for the conservation and restoration of natural areas and biodiversity; and
    • Amount of the financial support amounting to at least PHP 215.00 per square meter based on the total lot area of the project undergoing BERDE Certification.
  • Documentation of the qualifications of the environmental organization;
  • Communication records with the environmental organization for the financial support;
  • Plans reflecting the total lot area of the project in m2;
  • Report on the calculation for the financial support, which must reflect the following:
    • Total lot area in m2; and
    • Calculation of the minimum financial support based on the total lot area of the project;
  • Official receipt for the financial support to the environmental organization amounting to at least PHP 215.00 per square meter based on the total lot area of the project undergoing BERDE Certification.

Back to credit

EL-COM-05 Urban Agriculture

Pilot All Stages

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Engage a competent and qualified professional. When engaging a professional, the project owner must:
    • Identify the necessary qualifications for the professional for the planning and implementing the production of vegetables and food-bearing plants native to the Philippines in the project;
    • Define the roles and responsibilities of the professional; and
    • Engage the professional for the duration of the design and construction of the project.
  2. Design permanent growing areas for vegetables and food-bearing plants and storage facilities for equipment and tools in the project accessible by the project users. The growing area must include at least three (3) different types of vegetables and food-bearing plants native to the Philippines.
  3. Establish a local crop production plan for the project for the continuous production and maintenance of the growing areas for food production during operations.

The size of the actual growing areas must either be: * At least five percent (5%) of the project’s vegetated area but not less than 25 m2; or * 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.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must:

  1. Implement the permanent growing areas for vegetables and food-bearing plants and the storage facilities for equipment and tools in the project accessible by the project users.
  2. Plant at least three (3) different types of vegetables and food-bearing plants native to the Philippines in the growing areas.
  3. Establish a local food production plan for the project for the continuous production and maintenance of the growing areas for food production during operations.

The size of the actual growing areas must either be: * At least five percent (5%) of the project’s vegetated area but not less than 25 m2; or * 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.

Back to credit

23 April 2021, Release 5

Added requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must:

  1. Engage a competent and qualified professional. When engaging a professional, the project owner must:
    • Identify the necessary qualifications for the professional for the planning and implementing the production of vegetables and food-bearing plants native to the Philippines in the project;
    • Define the roles and responsibilities of the professional; and
    • Engage the professional for the duration of the design and construction of the project.
  2. Design and implement permanent growing areas for vegetables and food-bearing plants and storage facilities for equipment and tools in the project accessible by the project users.
  3. Plant at least three (3) different types of vegetables and food-bearing plants native to the Philippines in the growing areas.
  4. Establish a local crop production plan for the project for the continuous production and maintenance of the growing areas for food production during operations.

The size of the actual growing areas must either be: * At least five percent (5%) of the project’s vegetated area but not less than 25 m2; or * 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.

Back to credit

Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

The project team should submit purchase orders as proof for the intent to purchase the identified products, technologies and strategies in the design of the local food production for the project.

Specification Requirements

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 specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Proof of engagement of the professional;
  • Report on the calculation for the size of the growing area for the project;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting:
    • Growing area is at least:
      • 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;
    • At least three (3) or more different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants are specified;
    • Storage facility;
  • Local food production plan.
2 points
  • Proof of engagement of the professional;
  • Report on the calculation for the size of the growing area for the project;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting:
    • Growing area is at least:
      • 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;
    • At least three (3) or more different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants are specified;
    • Storage facility;
  • Local food production plan.
1 point
  • Proof of engagement of the professional;
  • Report on the calculation for the size of the growing area for the project;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting:
    • Growing area is at least:
      • 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;
    • At least three (3) or more different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants are specified;
    • Storage facility;
  • Local food production plan.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting:
    • Growing area is at least:
      • 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;
    • At least three (3) or more different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants are planted;
    • Storage facility;
  • Local food production plan; and
  • Records for procurement and implementation of the growing areas and the plants.
2 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting:
    • Growing area is at least:
      • 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;
    • At least three (3) or more different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants are planted;
    • Storage facility;
  • Local food production plan; and
  • Records for procurement and implementation of the growing areas and the plants.
1 point
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting:
    • Growing area is at least:
      • 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;
    • At least three (3) or more different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants are planted;
    • Storage facility;
  • Local food production plan; and
  • Records for procurement and implementation of the growing areas and the plants.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

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 specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting:
    • Growing area is at least:
      • 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;
    • At least three (3) or more different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants are planted;
    • Storage facility;
  • Local food production plan; and
  • Records for procurement and implementation of the growing areas and the plants.
2 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting:
    • Growing area is at least:
      • 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;
    • At least three (3) or more different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants are planted;
    • Storage facility;
  • Local food production plan; and
  • Records for procurement and implementation of the growing areas and the plants.
1 point
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting:
    • Growing area is at least:
      • 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;
    • At least three (3) or more different types of native vegetables and food-bearing plants are planted;
    • Storage facility;
  • Local food production plan; and
  • Records for procurement and implementation of the growing areas and the plants.

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Employment and economic opportunity

EL-ECO-01 Local Labor

Pilot NC

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to encourage employment creation and stimulation of the local economy.

Requirements

Stage 1 – Design

The project owner must:

  1. Establish a policy for hiring local labor for the project.
  2. Communicate the policy for hiring local labor to the project team.
  3. Compute the projected number of construction workers and staff for the project.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must hire local labor residing within 250 km radius from the project site.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 – Operations

The project owner must:

  1. Establish a policy for hiring local labor for the project.
  2. Communicate the policy for hiring local labor to the project team.
  3. Compute the projected number of construction workers and staff for the project.
  4. Hire local labor residing within 250 km radius from the project site.

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Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner in hiring local labor and the target of thirty percent (30%) or more of the number of projected construction workers and staff must reside within 250 km radius from the project site;
  • Communication records reflecting the requirement for hiring local labor to the project team, external contractors and service providers; and
  • Report reflecting the number of projected workers and staff for the project.
2 points
  • Policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner in hiring local labor and the target of twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) of the number of projected construction workers and staff must reside within 250 km radius from the project site;
  • Communication records reflecting the requirement for hiring local labor to the project team, external contractors and service providers; and
  • Report reflecting the number of projected workers and staff for the project.
1 point
  • Policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner in hiring local labor and the target of ten percent (10%) to less than twenty percent (<20%) of the number of projected construction workers and staff must reside within 250 km radius from the project site;
  • Communication records reflecting the requirement for hiring local labor to the project team, external contractors and service providers; and
  • Report reflecting the number of projected workers and staff for the project.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • List of all construction workers and staff employed for the project;
  • Proof of residency of each construction worker and staff; and
  • Report reflecting thirty percent (30%) or more of the total construction workers and staff reside within 250 km radius from the project site.
2 points
  • List of all construction workers and staff employed for the project;
  • Proof of residency of each construction worker and staff; and
  • Report reflecting twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) of the total construction workers and staff reside within 250 km radius from the project site.
1 point
  • List of all construction workers and staff employed for the project;
  • Proof of residency of each construction worker and staff; and
  • Report reflecting ten percent (10%) to less than twenty percent (<20%) of the total construction workers and staff reside within 250 km radius from the project site.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit the following:

Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner in hiring local labor;
  • Communication records reflecting the requirement for hiring local labor to the project team, external contractors and service providers;
  • List of all construction workers and staff employed for the project;
  • Proof of residency of each construction worker and staff; and
  • Report reflecting thirty percent (30%) or more of the total construction workers and staff reside within 250 km radius from the project site.
2 points
  • Policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner in hiring local labor;
  • Communication records reflecting the requirement for hiring local labor to the project team, external contractors and service providers;
  • List of all construction workers and staff employed for the project;
  • Proof of residency of each construction worker and staff; and
  • Report reflecting twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) of the total construction workers and staff reside within 250 km radius from the project site.
1 point
  • Policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner in hiring local labor;
  • Communication records reflecting the requirement for hiring local labor to the project team, external contractors and service providers;
  • List of all construction workers and staff employed for the project;
  • Proof of residency of each construction worker and staff; and
  • Report reflecting ten percent (10%) to less than twenty percent (<20%) of the total construction workers and staff reside within 250 km radius from the project site.

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Education and skills development

EL-EDU-01 Staff Training

Pilot NC OP

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to increase the education and skills development of supervisory, technical and professional employees for the project.

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Requirements

The project owner must establish a policy in providing trainings for employees for the project.

The project team must provide training for at least twenty-five percent (25%) of all the employees for the project. Trainings provided should be on the following:

  1. Sustainability features, benefits and impacts, and actual implementation in the design, construction and operations of projects;
  2. Local heritage and nationalism; and
  3. Gender diversity and sensitivity.

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Compliance

The project team must submit the following:

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Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • List of all employees for the project;
  • Training reports;
  • Training modules; and
  • Report reflecting at least twenty five percent (25%) of all employees of the project received eighty (80) hours or more of trainings.
2 points
  • List of all employees for the project;
  • Training reports
  • Training modules; and
  • Report reflecting at least twenty five percent (25%) of all employees of the project received sixty (60) hours to less than eighty (<80) hours of trainings.
1 point
  • List of all employees for the project;
  • Training reports
  • Training modules; and
  • Report reflecting at least twenty five percent (25%) of all employees of the project received forty (40) hours to less than sixty (<60) hours of trainings.

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EL-EDU-02 Green Building Features Promotion

Pilot NC OP

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to educate the building users on green building strategies and solutions featured in the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Establish a program for the promotion of all of the green building features of the project. The program must:
    • Actively inform users about all of the green building features of the project and their sustainability benefits; and
    • Be for a duration of at least a five (5) years.
  2. Prepare a case study on the design of the project, which should include:
    • All of the green building features of the project;
    • Positive environmental, economic and social impact of the green building features of the project; and
    • Successes and lessons learned during the design of the project as an example for other projects.

The project owner must provide consent on the publication and use of the case study for educational purposes to the PHILGBC.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must:

  1. Install or construct the information facilities identified in the program.
  2. Prepare a case study on the construction of the project, which should include:
    • All of the green building features of the project;
    • Positive environmental, economic and social impact of the green building features of the project; and
    • Successes and lessons learned during the construction of the project as an example for other projects.

The project owner must provide consent on the publication and use of the case study for educational purposes to the PHILGBC.

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Stage 3 — Operations
  1. Establish a program for the promotion of all of the green building features of the project. The program must:
    • Actively inform users about all of the green building features of the project and their sustainability benefits; and
    • Be at least a five-year program.
  2. Implement the promotion program.
  3. Prepare a case study on the operations of the project, which should include:
    • All of the green building features of the project;
    • Positive environmental, economic and social impact of the green building features of the project; and
    • Successes and lessons learned during the operations of the project as an example for other projects.

The project owner must provide consent on the publication and use of the case study for educational purposes to the PHILGBC.

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Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

In addition, the project team should submit purchase orders as proof for the intent to purchase the identified products, technologies or strategies in the design of the project.

Specification Requirements

The project may be awarded with the equivalent points for this credit based on the level of compliance with the specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the access of the users to the green building features and information facilities;
  • Program to promote all of the green building features of the project;
    • and
  • Case study on the design of the project.
2 points
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the signage or markers and access of the users to the green building features; and
  • Program to promote all of the green building features of the project.
1 point Plans and specifications reflecting the access of the users to the green building features and information facilities.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

The project may be awarded with the equivalent points for this credit based on the level of compliance with the specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the access of the users to the green building features and information facilities;
  • Purchase and installation records;
  • Program to promote all of the green building features of the project;
    • and
  • Case study on the construction of the project.
2 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the access of the users to the green building features and information facilities;
  • Purchase and installation records;
  • Program to promote all of the green building features.
1 point
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the access of the users to the green building features and information facilities; and
  • Purchase and installation records.

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Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit the following:

If products or services were procured for the operations of the project, the project team must submit:

Specification Requirements

The project may be awarded with the equivalent points for this credit based on the level of compliance with the specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the access of the users to the green building features and information facilities;
  • Report on the implementation of the program; and
  • Case study on the design of the project.
2 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the access of the users to the green building features and information facilities; and
  • Report on the implementation of the program
  • Program to promote all of the green building features;
1 point As-built plans and specifications reflecting the access of the users to the green building features and information facilities.

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Equality

EL-EQU-01 Women Empowerment

Pilot NC OP

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to reward initiatives that improve access to the employment market for women in the design, construction and operations phases of green building projects.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project owner must:

  1. Establish a policy for gender equality.
  2. Establish a procedures to operationalize the policy, which should include the following:
    • Establishing the target impact or performance for the project;
    • Establishing strategies to increase the employment of women in the design and construction of the project;
    • Communicating the requirements for employment to the project team; and
    • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policy and procedures.

The project team must:

  1. Communicate the policies and procedures to the project stakeholders.
  2. Assign the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project stakeholders.
  3. Employ women in the design of the project.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must:

  1. Communicate the policies and procedures to the project stakeholders.
  2. Assign the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project stakeholders.
  3. Employ women in the construction of the project.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Design

The project owner must:

  1. Establish a policy for gender equality.
  2. Establish a procedures to operationalize the policy, which should include the following:
    • Establishing the target impact or performance for the project;
    • Establishing strategies to increase the employment of women in the design and construction of the project;
    • Communicating the requirements for employment to the project team; and
    • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the policy and procedures.
  3. Communicate the policies and procedures to the project stakeholders.
  4. Assign the roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the policies and procedures to the project stakeholders.
  5. Employ women in the design of the project.

Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Policy on gender equality;
  • Procedures to implement the policy;
  • Communication records to the project stakeholders on the policies and procedures;
  • List of all employees in the design of the project;
  • Report reflecting forty percent (40%) or more of the employees in the design of the project are women.
2 points
  • Policy on gender equality;
  • Procedures to implement the policy;
  • Communication records to the project stakeholders on the policies and procedures;
  • List of all employees in the design of the project;
  • Report reflecting thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%) of the employees in the design of the project are women.
1 point
  • Policy on gender equality;
  • Procedures to implement the policy;
  • Communication records to the project stakeholders on the policies and procedures;
  • List of all employees in the design of the project;
  • Report reflecting twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) of the employees in the design of the project are women.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Communication records to the project stakeholders on the policies and procedures;
  • List of all employees in the construction of the project;
  • Report reflecting fifteen percent (15%) or more of the employees in the construction of the project are women.
2 points
  • Policy on gender equality;
  • Procedures to implement the policy;
  • Communication records to the project stakeholders on the policies and procedures;
  • List of all employees in the design of the project;
  • Report reflecting twelve percent (12%) to less than fifteen percent (<15%) of the employees in the design of the project are women.
1 point
  • Policy on gender equality;
  • Procedures to implement the policy;
  • Communication records to the project stakeholders on the policies and procedures;
  • List of all employees in the design of the project;
  • Report reflecting ten percent (10%) to less than twelve percent (<12%) of the employees in the design of the project are women.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit the following:

Performance Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Policy on gender equality;
  • Procedures to implement the policy;
  • Communication records to the project stakeholders on the policies and procedures;
  • List of all employees in the operations of the project;
  • Report reflecting forty percent (40%) or more of the employees in the design of the project are women.
2 points
  • Policy on gender equality;
  • Procedures to implement the policy;
  • Communication records to the project stakeholders on the policies and procedures;
  • List of all employees in the operations of the project;
  • Report reflecting thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%) of the employees in the operations of the project are women.
1 point
  • Policy on gender equality;
  • Procedures to implement the policy;
  • Communication records to the project stakeholders on the policies and procedures;
  • List of all employees in the operations of the project;
  • Report reflecting twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) of the employees in the operations of the project are women.

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Health and safety

EL-HEA-01 Occupational Health and Safety Improvement

Pilot S1 S2

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to improve occupational health and safety across the project life-cycle through early attention to safety and health hazards.

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Requirements

Stage 1 – Design

The project team must:

  1. Review the potential risks and hazards for the project's life-cycle, which should include:
    • An inventory of risks and hazards in the:
      • Construction of the project
      • Operations and maintenance of the project
    • The recommended design strategies to eliminate or reduce the risks and hazards for the construction and operations of the project;
  2. Incorporate the recommendations to eliminate or reduce construction, operations and maintenance risks and hazards in the design of the project.
  3. Establish an 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
      • 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.
    • Communicating and promoting safety and health to project stakeholders, including:
      • Orienting all workers on occupational safety and health, which must include:
        • 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 safe workplace, including:
        • Processing work permit systems,
        • Using personal protective equipment (PPE),
      • Providing safety signage;
    • 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:
      • Establishing an OSH Committee for planning and supervising the OSH program; and
      • Engaging OSH personnel for the project;
    • Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the program, which must include:
      • 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.
  4. Communicate the policies and procedures to the project stakeholders.

OSH personnel for a project must include:

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

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must:

  1. Engage qualified and competent OSH personnel for the project. The project team must:
    • Identify the necessary qualifications for each of the OSH personnel;
    • Define the roles and responsibilities of each OSH personnel; and
    • Engage the OSH personnel for the duration of the construction of the project.
  2. Implement the design strategies to eliminate or reduce the risks and hazards for the construction, operations and maintenance of the project.
  3. Implement the OSH program, which must include:
    • Communicating the OSH program to the project stakeholders regularly; and
    • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the OSH program.
  4. Monitor and report all disabling and non-disabling injuries or illnesses in the project.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must:

  1. Review the potential risks and hazards for the project's life-cycle, which should include:
    • An inventory of risks and hazards in the operations and maintenance of the project
    • The recommended strategies to eliminate or reduce the risks and hazards for the operations of the project;
  2. Incorporate the recommendations to eliminate or reduce operations and maintenance risks and hazards in the project.
  3. Establish an 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
      • 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.
    • Communicating and promoting safety and health to project stakeholders, including:
      • Orienting all workers on occupational safety and health, which must include:
        • 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 safe workplace, including:
        • Processing work permit systems,
        • Using personal protective equipment (PPE),
      • Providing safety signage;
    • Providing workers' welfare facilities and PPE;
    • Establishing and implementing policies and procedures for pollution control;
    • Establishing and implementing a solid waste management system;
    • Establishing roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the plan, which must include:
      • Establishing an OSH Committee for planning and supervising the OSH program; and
      • Engaging OSH personnel for the project;
    • Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the program, which must include:
      • 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.
  4. Communicate the policies and procedures to the project stakeholders.
  5. Engage qualified and competent OSH personnel for the project. The project team must:
    • Identify the necessary qualifications for each of the OSH personnel;
    • Define the roles and responsibilities of each OSH personnel; and
    • Engage the OSH personnel for the operations of the project.
  6. Implement the strategies to eliminate or reduce the risks and hazards for the operations and maintenance of the project.
  7. Implement the OSH program, which must include:
    • Communicating the OSH program to the project stakeholders regularly; and
    • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the OSH program.
  8. Monitor and report all disabling and non-disabling injuries or illnesses in the project.

OSH personnel for a project must include:

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

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Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

In addition, the project team should submit purchase orders as proof for the intent to purchase the identified products, technologies or strategies in the design of the project.

Specification Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Report on the review of the hazards and risks for the project life-cycle and design recommendations to eliminate or reduce the hazards and risks;
  • OSH program;
  • Communication plan and records;
  • Organizational chart for OSH; and
  • Plans and specifications reflecting design recommendations that reduces risks and hazards for the operations and maintenance of the project.
2 points
  • Report on the review of the hazards and risks for the project life-cycle and design recommendations to eliminate or reduce the hazards and risks;
  • OSH program;
  • Organizational chart for OSH; and
  • Communication plan and records.
1 point Report on the review of the hazards and risks for the project life-cycle and design recommendations to eliminate or reduce the hazards and risks.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must:

Specification Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Monitoring reports reflecting a disabling injuries frequency rate and disabling illness frequency rate of less than 0.4 (<0.4);
  • Communication records reflecting projects stakeholders are regularly informed on the OSH program;
  • List of OSH personnel for the project; and
  • Proof of engagement for each of the OSH personnel;
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting strategies to eliminate or reduce hazards and risks for the operations and maintenance of the project.
2 points
  • Monitoring reports reflecting a disabling injuries frequency rate and disabling illness frequency rate of less than 0.4 (<0.4);
  • Communication records reflecting projects stakeholders are regularly informed on the OSH program; and
  • List of OSH personnel for the project; and
  • Proof of engagement for each of the OSH personnel.
1 point
  • Monitoring reports reflecting a disabling injuries frequency rate and disabling illness frequency rate of less than 0.4 (<0.4); and
  • Communication records reflecting projects stakeholders are regularly informed on the OSH program.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must:

Specification Requirements

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.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • OSH program;
  • Monitoring reports reflecting a disabling injuries frequency rate and disabling illness frequency rate of less than 0.4 (<0.4);
  • Communication records reflecting projects stakeholders are regularly informed on the OSH program;
  • List of OSH personnel for the project; and
  • Proof of engagement for each of the OSH personnel;
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting strategies to eliminate or reduce hazards and risks for the operations and maintenance of the project.
2 points
  • OSH program;
  • Monitoring reports reflecting a disabling injuries frequency rate and disabling illness frequency rate of less than 0.4 (<0.4);
  • Communication records reflecting projects stakeholders are regularly informed on the OSH program; and
  • List of OSH personnel for the project; and
  • Proof of engagement for each of the OSH personnel.
1 point
  • OSH program;
  • Monitoring reports reflecting a disabling injuries frequency rate and disabling illness frequency rate of less than 0.4 (<0.4); and
  • Communication records reflecting projects stakeholders are regularly informed on the OSH program.

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EL-HEA-02 Active Design

Pilot All Stages

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to improve the health of users by removing barriers and promoting physical activity in the design of the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Identify active design strategies in the project that will encourage physical activity. The active design strategies must:
    • Be integrated in the design of the project;
    • Influence the behavior of users and encourage physical activity;
    • Be permanently installed;
    • Be easily accessible to users and visitors;
  2. Establish public facilities to support the active design strategies identified, which may include:
    • Covered walkways and courtyards
    • Outdoor or indoor fitness areas and equipment
    • Showers, changing rooms and lockers
    • Drinking water stations or fountains
  3. Establish a program to encourage physically active lifestyle to the users. The program must:
    • Actively inform users about the active design features of the project, their benefits and the positive impact of physically active lifestyles; and
    • Be for a duration of at least a five (5) years.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must construct the identified strategies that encourage physical activity.

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23 April 2021, Release 5

Added requirements for Stage 3 – Operations.

Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must:

  1. Identify active design strategies in the project that will encourage physical activity. The active design strategies must:
    • Be integrated in the project;
    • Influence the behavior of users and encourage physical activity;
    • Be permanently installed;
    • Be easily accessible to users and visitors;
  2. Establish public facilities to support the active strategies identified, which may include:
    • Covered walkways and courtyards
    • Outdoor or indoor fitness areas and equipment
    • Showers, changing rooms and lockers
    • Drinking water stations or fountains
  3. Establish a program to encourage physically active lifestyle to the users. The program must:
    • Actively inform users about the active features of the project, their benefits and the positive impact of physically active lifestyles; and
    • Be for a duration of at least a five (5) years;
  4. Construct the identified strategies that encourage physical activity.

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Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit:

In addition, the project team should submit purchase orders as proof for the intent to purchase the identified products, technologies or strategies in the design of the project.

Specification Requirements

The project may be awarded with the equivalent points for this credit based on the level of compliance with the specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Report reflecting the active design strategies;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the:
    • Active design strategies, and
    • Public support facilities;
  • Program to promote physical activity.
2 points
  • Report reflecting the active design strategies; and
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the:
    • Active design strategies, and
    • Public support facilities.
1 point
  • Report reflecting the active design strategies; and
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the active design strategies.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit:

Specification Requirements

The project may be awarded with the equivalent points for this credit based on the level of compliance with the specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the:
    • Active design strategies, and
    • Public support facilities;
  • Purchase and installation records; and
  • Program to promote physical activity.
2 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the:
    • Active design strategies, and
    • Public support facilities.
  • Purchase and installation records.
1 point
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the active design strategies; and
  • Purchase and installation records.

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Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit:

Specification Requirements

The project may be awarded with the equivalent points for this credit based on the level of compliance with the specification requirements in the following table.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Report reflecting the active design strategies;
    • li>As-built plans and specifications reflecting the:
    • Active design strategies, and
    • Public support facilities;
  • Purchase and installation records; and
  • Program to promote physical activity.
2 points
  • Report reflecting the active design strategies;
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the:
    • Active design strategies, and
    • Public support facilities.
  • Purchase and installation records.
1 point
  • Report reflecting the active design strategies; and
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the active design strategies; and
  • Purchase and installation records.

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EL-HEA-03 Pedestrian Comfort — Wind

Pilot S1 S2

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to reduce the negative wind effects that are harmful and dangerous to pedestrians.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Identify the potential hazards of wind effects to pedestrians based on the design of the project.
  2. Identify the appropriate wind speed for street level outdoor pedestrian zones of the project.
  3. Design the project to maintain the appropriate wind speeds for street level outdoor pedestrian zones.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project owner must:

  1. Implement the design to maintain the appropriate wind speeds for street level outdoor pedestrian zones.
  2. Test the conditions of the outdoor pedestrian zones at street level for wind speeds.

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Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

In addition, the project team should submit purchase orders as proof for the intent to purchase the identified strategy to maintain appropriate wind speeds in the design of the project.

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Base case report on the wind condition reflecting potential unsafe wind velocity;
  • Report reflecting the appropriate wind speed for the outdoor pedestrian zones;
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the strategies to maintain appropriate wind speed for at least eighty percent (80%) of the outdoor street-level pedestrian zones of the project;
  • Design case report on the wind condition based on the design strategies reflecting safe wind velocities for pedestrians; and
  • Purchase orders.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the strategies to maintain appropriate wind speed for at least eighty percent (80%) of the outdoor street-level pedestrian zones of the project;
  • Revised design case report on the wind condition based on the design strategies reflecting improvement from the base case and safe wind velocities for pedestrians;
  • Report on the testing of the wind speed for the outdoor pedestrian zones at street level; and
  • Purchase and installation records.

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EL-HEA-04 Pedestrian Comfort — UV Index

Pilot S1 S2

Contents

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to reduce the negative impact of the exposure to UV radiation in outdoor spaces in the project.

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Identify the base case for the potential hazards of UV radiation to pedestrians in the site and the open spaces of the project.
  2. Establish the appropriate strategies to reduce the exposure of pedestrians to UV radiation in outdoor open spaces of the project.

The project must achieve UV Index 2 or lower for its outdoor open spaces.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project owner must:

  1. Implement the design to maintain the appropriate wind speeds for street level outdoor pedestrian zones.
  2. Measure the UV Index of the outdoor open spaces of the project.

The project must achieve UV Index 2 or lower for its outdoor spaces.

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Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

In addition, the project team should submit purchase orders as proof for the intent to purchase the identified strategies to maintain the UV Index in the design of the project.

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • Base case report on the UV Index of the site and the open spaces in the project reflecting the hazard to UV exposure (UV Index 3 or above);
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the outdoor open spaces and strategies to reduce UV exposure;
  • Design case report on the UV Index reflecting:
    • Improved UV Index for outdoor open spaces (UV Index 2 or lower); and
      • Improved UV Index for at least forty percent (40%) or more of the total outdoor open spaces of the project;
  • Purchase orders.
2 points
  • Base case report on the UV Index of the site and the open spaces in the project reflecting the hazard to UV exposure (UV Index 3 or above);
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the outdoor open spaces and strategies to reduce UV exposure;
  • Design case report on the UV Index reflecting:
    • Improved UV Index for outdoor open spaces (UV Index 2 or lower); and
      • Improved UV Index for at least thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%) of the total outdoor open spaces of the project;
  • Purchase orders.
1 point
  • Base case report on the UV Index of the site and the open spaces in the project reflecting the hazard to UV exposure (UV Index 3 or above);
  • Plans and specifications reflecting the outdoor open spaces and strategies to reduce UV exposure;
  • Design case report on the UV Index reflecting:
    • Improved UV Index for outdoor open spaces (UV Index 2 or lower); and
      • Improved UV Index for at least twenty-five percent (25%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) of the total outdoor open spaces of the project;
  • Purchase orders.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

Specification Requirements

The project team must show compliance with the requirements to qualify for the credit, and be awarded with the following points.

The project may be awarded: if the project team submits the following:
3 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the outdoor open spaces and strategies to reduce UV exposure;
  • Revised design case report on the UV Index reflecting:
    • Improved UV Index for outdoor open spaces (UV Index 2 or lower); and
      • Improved UV Index for at least forty percent (40%) or more of the total outdoor open spaces of the project;
  • Report on the testing of the UV Index in the open spaces of the project reflecting actual measurement of UV Index 2 or lower; and
  • Purchase and installation records.
2 points
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the outdoor open spaces and strategies to reduce UV exposure;
  • Revised design case report on the UV Index reflecting:
    • Improved UV Index for outdoor open spaces (UV Index 2 or lower); and
      • Improved UV Index for at least thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%) of the total outdoor open spaces of the project;
  • Report on the testing of the UV Index in the open spaces of the project reflecting actual measurement of UV Index 2 or lower; and
  • Purchase and installation records.
1 point
  • As-built plans and specifications reflecting the outdoor open spaces and strategies to reduce UV exposure;
  • Revised design case report on the UV Index reflecting:
    • Improved UV Index for outdoor open spaces (UV Index 2 or lower); and
      • Improved UV Index for at least twenty-five percent (25%) to less than thirty percent (<30%) of the total outdoor open spaces of the project;
  • Report on the testing of the UV Index in the open spaces of the project reflecting actual measurement of UV Index 2 or lower; and
  • Purchase and installation records.

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EL-HEA-05 Restorative Space

Pilot All Stages Offices

Content

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims aims to:

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Establish a policy for restorative opportunities within and outside the workplace. The policy must include:
    • Designated period for breaks throughout the workday;
    • Encouraging taking breaks away from the workspace; and
    • Access to areas for restoration.
  2. Design a dedicated space for relaxation and restoration, which must:
    • Be dedicated 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 regular 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.
  3. Establish a program to promote activities for relaxation and restoration. The project team should:
    • Establish policies and procedures on the use of the space for relaxation and restoration;
    • Establish in-person or virtual activities for relaxation and restoration. The activities should include:
      • Long-term trainings offered for 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 virtual programs.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project owner must construct the dedicated spaces for relaxation and restoration.

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Stage 3 — Operations
  1. Establish a policy for restorative opportunities within and outside the workplace. The policy must include:
    • Designated period for breaks throughout the workday;
    • Encouraging taking breaks away from the workspace; and
    • Access to areas for restoration.
  2. Establish a plan for relaxation and restoration in the project. The plan must include:
    • Designing or allocating a dedicated space for relaxation and restoration, which must:
      • Be dedicated 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 0.5 m2 per regular 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.
    • Establishing a program to promote activities for relaxation and restoration. The project team should:
      • Establish policies and procedures on the use of the space for relaxation and restoration;
      • Establish in-person or virtual activities for relaxation and restoration. The activities should include:
        • Long-term trainings offered for 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 virtual programs.
  3. Implement the action plan for restorative opportunities. The implementation of the plan must include:
    • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the program;
    • Constructing or allocating a dedicated space for relaxation and restoration;
    • Regularly communicating with the project users and employees on the following:
      • Schedules and procedures to access activities for relaxation and restoration;
      • Policies and procedures on the use of the restorative spaces; and
      • Available activities and resources for relaxation and restoration.
    • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the program.
  4. Evaluate the effectivity of the program. The evaluation must include:
    • Reviewing if the program was successfully implemented;
    • Presenting the challenges encountered and the corrective actions implemented in the planning and implementation of the relaxation and restoration program; 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 – Design
The project may be awarded: if the project team demonstrates:
3 points Design for the restorative spaces in the project and the establishment of the program for relaxation and restoration.
2 points Design for the restorative spaces in the project.

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Stage 2 – Construction
The project may be awarded: if the project team demonstrates:
3 points Construction of the restorative spaces in the project and the establishment of the program for relaxation and restoration.
2 points Construction of the restorative spaces in the project.

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Stage 3 – Operations
The project may be awarded: if the project team demonstrates:
3 points Implementation of the restorative spaces in the project and the program for relaxation and restoration.
2 point Implementation of the restorative spaces in the project.

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Compliance Notes

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

  1. Policy of the project owner reflecting their commitment to design and construct restorative spaces, and promote relaxation and restoration in the project.
  2. Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
    • Location and size of the restorative spaces in the project;
    • Wayfinding and signage for the restorative spaces; and
    • Design of the restorative spaces that addresses the comfort of users in terms of lighting, noise, temperature and visuals, and incorporation of nature.
  3. Documented program and action plan on how the project will promote the use of the restorative spaces and promote relaxation and restoration in the project, which must reflect the following information:
    • Policies and procedures for the use of the restorative spaces;
    • Roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the action plan; and
    • Schedules and duration of the implementation of activities for relaxation and restoration.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

  1. As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
    • Location and size of the restorative spaces in the project;
    • Wayfinding and signage for the restorative spaces; and
    • Design of the restorative spaces that addresses the comfort of users in terms of lighting, noise, temperature and visuals, and incorporation of nature.
  2. Proof of procurement and construction of the restorative spaces, which should include:
    • Purchase records,
    • Delivery receipts,
    • Installation records, and
    • Photographs.
  3. Documented program and action plan on how the project will promote the use of the restorative spaces and promote relaxation and restoration in the project, which must reflect the following information:
    • Policies and procedures for the use of the restorative spaces;
    • Roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the action plan; and
    • Schedules and duration of the implementation of activities for relaxation and restoration.

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Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit the following:

  1. Policy of the project owner reflecting their commitment to design and construct restorative spaces, and promote relaxation and restoration in the project.
  2. As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
    • Location and size of the restorative spaces in the project;
    • Wayfinding and signage for the restorative spaces; and
    • Design of the restorative spaces that addresses the comfort of users in terms of lighting, noise, temperature and visuals, and incorporation of nature.
  3. Proof of implementation of the restorative spaces, which should include:
    • Purchase records,
    • Delivery receipts,
    • Installation records, and
    • Photographs.
  4. Documented program and action plan on how the project will promote the use of the restorative spaces and promote relaxation and restoration in the project, which must reflect the following information:
    • Policies and procedures for the use of the restorative spaces;
    • Roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the action plan; and
    • Schedules and duration of the implementation of activities for relaxation and restoration.
  5. Proof for the implementation of the program and promotion of relaxation and restoration to the project users, which must include the following:
    • Communication records;
    • Wayfindings and signage;
    • Activity reports, including proceedings, attendance lists or user lists and photographs; and
    • Monitoring report on the maintenance of the restorative spaces.
  6. Evaluation report on the implementation of the plan, which must reflect the following:
    • Challenges encountered and observed during planning and implementing the restorative spaces and the relaxation and restoration program;
    • Actions taken to address the issues encountered and observed during planning and implementing the restorative spaces and the relaxation and restoration program; and
    • Actions to improve the plan.

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EL-HEA-06 Fruits and Vegetables Market

Pilot All Stages

Content

Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to:

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Requirements

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must:

  1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to provide a space designated solely for selling fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users for a duration of at least five (5) years.
  2. Establish a plan to provide access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users. The plan must include:
    • Designing a space within the project site that must be:
      • Dedicated space for the fruit and vegetable market;
      • Exclusively feature fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables; and
      • Accessible to all project users;
    • Supplying fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables for at least once (1) a week for at least five (5) per year;
    • Identifying suppliers and community-based agriculture programs for the source of fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables;
    • Establishing a program to promote the access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables in the project to the project users.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must implement the plan to provide access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables in the project.

The implementation of the plan must include:

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Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must:

  1. Establish a policy reflecting the commitment of the project owner to provide access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users for at least three (3) years.
  2. Establish a plan to provide access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users. The plan must include:
    • Designing or designating a space within the project site that must be:
      • Dedicated for the fruits and vegetables market;
      • Exclusively feature fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables; and
      • Accessible to all project users;
    • Identifying suppliers and community-based agriculture programs for the source of fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables; and
    • Supplying fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables for at least once (1) a week for at least five (5) per year;
    • Establishing a program to promote the access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables in the project to the project users.
  3. Implement the plan to provide access to local, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables. The implementation of the plan must include:
    • Assigning the roles who will be responsible for the implementation of the plan;
    • Coordinating with and confirming supply from the suppliers and community-based agriculture programs to provide access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users;
    • Regularly communicating to the users and the project team on:
      • Location within the project of the fruits and vegetables market; and
      • Benefits of local, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users;
    • Monitoring and recording the implementation of the plan.
  4. Evaluate the effectivity of the plan. The evaluation must include:
    • Reviewing if the plan was successfully implemented;
    • Presenting the challenges encountered and the corrective actions implemented in planning and implementing the plan to provide access to local, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables; 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 demonstrates:
3 points Establishment and implementation of the fruits and vegetables market within the project site with supply for fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables, and the promotion of the access to the market to the project users.

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Compliance

Stage 1 — Design

The project team must submit the following:

  1. Policy of the project owner reflecting their commitment to provide access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables in the project for a duration of at least five (5) years.
  2. Plans and specifications reflecting the following:
    • Location and size of the fruits and vegetables market within the project site; and
    • Wayfinding and signage for the fruits and vegetables market.
  3. Communication records and proof for coordination for the supply of fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables in the project. The proof must reflect the following information:
    • Name of suppliers for the fruits and vegetables;
    • Contact information of the suppliers;
    • Proof of the type of business and their capability to supply fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project.
  4. Documented program and action plan on how the project will promote the access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users, which must reflect the following information:
    • Policies and procedures for the promotion of the access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables;
    • Roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the action plan; and
    • Schedules and duration of the implementation of the action plan during the project's operations.

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Stage 2 — Construction

The project team must submit the following:

  1. As-built plans and specifications for the implementation of the fruits and vegetables market. The documentation must consist of the following:
    • Location and size of the fruits and vegetables market within the project site; and
    • Wayfinding and signage for the fruits and vegetables market.
  2. Proof of procurement and construction of the fruits and vegetables market, which should include:
    • Purchase records,
    • Delivery receipts,
    • Installation records, and
    • Photographs.
  3. Proof for the supply of fruits and vegetables in the project, such as supply contracts and agreements. The proof for the supply must reflect the following information:
    • Name of suppliers for the fruits and vegetables;
    • Contact information of the suppliers;
    • Proof of the type of business and their capability to supply fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project; and
    • Duration for the supply for at least five (5) years.
  4. Documented program and action plan on how the project will promote the access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users.
    • Policies and procedures for the promotion of the access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables;
    • Roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the action plan; and
    • Schedules and duration of the implementation of the action plan during the project's operations.

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Stage 3 — Operations

The project team must submit the following:

  1. Policy of the project owner reflecting their commitment to provide access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables in the project for a duration of at least five (5) years.
  2. As-built plans and specifications reflecting the following:
    • Location and size of the fruits and vegetables market within the project site; and
    • Wayfinding and signage for the fruits and vegetables market.
  3. Proof of implementation of the fruits and vegetables market, such as:
    • Monitoring reports, and
    • Photographs.
  4. Communication records and proof for supply for the fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables in the project. The proof must reflect the following information:
    • Name of suppliers for the fruits and vegetables;
    • Contact information of the suppliers;
    • Proof of the type of business and their capability to supply fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project; and
    • Duration of the supply for at least three (3) years.
  5. Documented program and action plan on how the project will promote the access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users, which must reflect the following information:
    • Policies and procedures for the promotion of the access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables;
    • Roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the action plan; and
    • Schedules and duration of the implementation of the action plan during the project's operations.
  6. Proof for the implementation of the program and promotion of the access to fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to the project users, which must include the following:
    • Communication records;
    • Wayfindings and signage;
  7. Evaluation report on the implementation of the plan, which must reflect the following:
    • Challenges encountered and observed during planning and implementing the market and the promotions program;
    • Actions taken to address the issues encountered and observed during planning and implementing the market and the promotions program; and
    • Actions to improve the plan.

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Changes to this document

Release 5.0, 23 April 2021
Section Change Type
EL-COM-01 Filipino Art Added requirements and compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations. Substantial
EL-COM-02 Community Facility Added requirements and compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations. Substantial
EL-COM-03 Emergency Energy Added requirements and compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations. Substantial
EL-COM-04 Off-site Financial Support for Habitat Protection Added requirements and compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations. Substantial
EL-COM-05 Urban Agriculture Added requirements and compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations. Substantial
EL-ECO-01 Local Labor Added requirements and compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations. Substantial
EL-EQU-01 Women Empowerment Added requirements and compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations. Substantial
EL-HEA-01 Occupational Health and Safety Improvement Added requirements and compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations. Substantial
EL-HEA-02 Active Design Added requirements and compliance requirements for Stage 3 – Operations. Substantial
EL-HEA-05 Restorative Space Added new pilot credit Substantial
EL-HEA-06 Fruits and Vegetables Market Added new pilot credit Substantial
Release 4.0, 30 July 2020
Section Change
EL-COM-04 Off-site Financial Support for Habitat Protection Added new pilot credit
EL-COM-05 Urban Agriculture Added new pilot credit
Release 3.0, 14 May 2020
Section Change
EL-COM-03 Emergency Energy Added new pilot credit
EL-HEA-03 Pedestrian Comfort – Wind Added new pilot credit
EL-HEA-04 Pedestrian Comfort – UV Index Added new pilot credit
Release 2.0, 10 February 2020
Section Change
EL-COM-02 Community Facility Added new pilot credit
EL-EDU-02 Green Building Features Promotion Added new pilot credit
EL-HEA-01 Occupational safety and health improvement Added new pilot credit
EL-HEA-02 Active Design Added new pilot credit
Release 1.0, 18 November 2019
Section Change
EL-COM-01 Filipino Art Added new pilot credit
EL-ECO-01 Local Labor Added new pilot credit
EL-EDU-01 Staff Training Added new pilot credit
EL-EQU-01 Women Empowerment Added new pilot credit
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