LEED® certification

There is some skepticism in the industry regarding green cleaning. There are those that feel like it may simply be a marketing ploy to sell more products and make more money.  We’re here to tell you that it’s not. Logically, it is actually a very wise business decision.  There are many positive benefits associated with implementing the EBS Green™ program.  Other than the obvious benefits of healthier buildings and, thus, employees as well as the positive impact on the environment, going green can also help you accumulate points towards becoming LEED® certified.

If you are not familiar with The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™, it is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. The system was developed in 1998 by the U.S. Green Building Council.

According to the USGBC, LEED® was created to accomplish the following:

		Define green building by establishing a common standard of measurement
		Promote integrated, whole-building design practices
		Recognize environmental leadership in the building industry
		Stimulate green competition
		Raise consumer awareness of green building benefits
		Transform the building market

LEED® promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing, and providing points for, performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

By partnering with EBS and implementing the EBS Green™ program, you can earn points towards reaching this important milestone for your company. Once you do become certified, you then can qualify for special tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities nationwide. There are even rebate incentives for reaching the highest levels of certification.

LEED® certification is just one of the many benefits that can result from adopting the EBS Green™ approach to cleaning your facility. Why not get started today?

* Sources include www.usgbc.org and www.wikipedia.com