3. Green Globes – CIEB
Green Globes™ – a web-based environmental rating
system, which evolved in North America and was modeled
after BREEAM in the UK.
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) – owns the U.S. rights
to Green Globes – New Construction (NC) and Green
Globes – Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings
(CIEB).
GBI is accredited by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) as a standards developer.
Further development of Green Globes is overseen by
GBI’s ANSI Technical Committee using ANSI-approved
procedures for achieving consensus.
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4. Green Influencers
Increasing legislative pressure/tax incentives
Investor focus on company
climate change strategy
Consumer awareness
Increasing NGO and advocacy groups
monitoring sustainability
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6. The Building Sector’s CO2 Mitigating Potential for 2030
Why Are We Having This Discussion?
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7. Green Globes Dashboard
Step through navigation Automatically calculates
predicted rating based
on points out of 1000
Color coded
progress bars
indicate whether
questionnaire
sections are
complete
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8. The Assessment Process
Complete the Highly qualified A third-party
CIEB third-party assessor
questionnaire assessors visually
and initiate audit building assesses the
Green Globes documentation building
certification via and the Green against data
the GBI Globes inputs in
website questionnaire questionnaire
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9. Preparation Checklist
• Download the pre-assessment checklist from the GBI
Web site, sample below.
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10. Green Globes™ Rating/Certification Requires
Third-party Assessment
Buildings that have a
predicted rating of 35% or
more can pursue third-party
assessment. Third-party
assessment is required
before a building can receive
a certified rating or be
publicized as such.
One to four globes are
possible and our recognition
program includes a plaque
and PR kit. Case study
development is encouraged
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11. Green Globes Recognition
“There is Growing Support from AIA, AGC, BOMA, media,
and large private and public sector users making Green
Globes one of the most “broadly accepted” rating systems
in North America.”
Source: AIA Quantifying Sustainability Study 2008
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13. Contact Info
Vicki L. Worden
VP Commercial Programs & Business Development
Vicki@thegbi.org, 207-236-2920
Sally Russillo
Commercial Programs Administrator
Sally@thegbi.org, 20-236-2920
Kevin Stover
Manager, Commercial Accounts
Kevin@thegbi.org, 717-817-6892
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Editor's Notes
This presentation covers: What is Green Globes-CIEB Third-party ratings/certification Recognition
Green Globes™ is a web-based environmental rating system for buildings which evolved in North America but was originally modeled after the U.K.’s BREEAM rating system. A full history of the system’s development is available on GBI’s website. CLICK The Green Building Initiative (GBI) owns the U.S. rights to Green Globes – New Construction (NC) and Green Globes – Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings (CIEB). CLICK GBI is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a standards developer. CLICK The further development of Green Globes is overseen by GBI’s ANSI Technical Committee using ANSI-approved procedures for achieving consensus .
The GBI Web site includes a comprehensive Green Building Incentives Database, which provides information on state, local, utility and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Created in partnership with the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), the system includes information on green building rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives. To access the database, visit the www.thegbi.org and click DSIRE in the right hand corner.
Every project has a dashboard. CLICK Building progress can be checked by stepping through the navigation to get to the dashboard. CLICK Progress is tracked using a color coded system. Click on any of the color bars to enter that assessment area. CLICK The preliminary percentage out of applicable points (1000 possible) is tracked automatically and appears on the dashboard. If the predicted rating is 35% or higher, a Green Globes Certified Rating can be pursued by initiating a third-party assessment. Email info@thegbi.org to indicate your interest in moving forward.
Users of Green Globes – CIEB report the tool to be extremely user-friendly, reducing substantially the need to hire additional and expensive outside consultants. Green Globes – CIEB is affordable for all buildings—not just the elite. If the building achieves the required 35% or more, the next step is to initiate the process of being formally recognized as having met Green Globes standards. To receive recognition, the building must undergo an independent, two-stage review process. First, a highly qualified third-party assessor is assigned by the GBI. The assessor reviews utility bills and facility documentation as proof that the survey has been completed correctly. The assessor then conducts an on-site visit, which includes a walk-through of the building as well as inspection of additional documentation as required. By working with one individual, follow up items and remaining questions are resolved immediately following the site visit. GBI’s third-party assessment process serves as a comprehensive, streamlined and affordable audit confirming that the building’s certification is justified.
To help prepare for the third-party assessment, a pre-assessment checklist is available from the GBI Web site at www.thegbi.org
Ratings of between one and four Green Globes are possible, based on the percentage of points achieved. However, before a building can be publicized as having earned a Green Globes rating, its rating must be confirmed via third-party assessment. Once this is done, GBI will recognize the building by providing both a plaque and PR kit. Case study development is encouraged.
Using Green Globes is an opportunity to make the public aware of a company’s commitment to sustainability. Once the third-party assessment is complete, GBI provides a public relations kit outlining ways to publicize the building as having achieved a Green Globes rating.
GBI also provides a complimentary certificate, and a high quality brushed aluminum plaque can also be ordered from the GBI website.
