SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Custodial and Waste

Topic

Waste Audit & Measurement

Question #

P4.2 – Corrective Action

Question

Is there evidence of Waste Audit corrective actions implemented in the last five years?

Applicability

All asset classes
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building – waste managed by the owner/landlord

Answer & Scoring

  • Yes = 3 points
  • No = 0 points
  • Not applicable – Tenant occupied building: Waste managed by the tenant = 0/0

Max of 3 points

Requirements

  1. Reference the Waste Audit Report and demonstrate any corrective actions taken
  2. Explain why recommended actions were not addressed, with implementation plan/schedule if actions were deferred due to cost constraints

Documentation

  • Narrative with photos or correspondence showing corrective actions taken

Suggested Lead

In-house

Value

  • Building off P4.0a – Waste Audit, improve a building’s waste management by implementing corrective actions recommended in the waste audit
  • Improved waste management can lead to an overall reduction of waste generated, an increase in waste being diverted from landfills, and additional waste streams being established at the building

Description

Improving waste management practices requires knowledge regarding the nature and mass of waste collected on-site. Regular auditing of the waste generated on a site is therefore recommended to gain a more accurate understanding of the volume of waste generated, size of different waste streams and where waste is taken once it leaves the building site.

References

None

Adapted BB 3.0 Question

New in BOMA BEST 4.0