The example provided for each policy specifically states measured values, for example Durable Goods Procurement measured value is within a given year at least 40% of the purchase shall be energy star qualified. Could we remove the measured value from the policy? Our approach would be to meet the client request, rather than a qualitative approach a quanatative approach, We would then apply the necessary measured values within our tracking/audit documentation.
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Brittany Bliffen
Sustainability ManagerYR&G
39 thumbs up
August 28, 2011 - 11:02 pm
Per the EBOM Policy Model, you must include an appropriate goal and performance metric in the Sustainable Purchasing policy. However, those goals do not need to match the thresholds required by MRc1-4. Does that answer your question?
Dan Ackerstein
PrincipalAckerstein Sustainability, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
819 thumbs up
September 1, 2011 - 3:56 pm
I think Brittany is right to observe that the goals don't need to match EBOM thresholds, but I also do think that the point behind requiring a goal and metric is to establish clear, quantitative goals that are easily understood and evaluated. A goal of meeting client needs may be the functional reality, but its a lot harder to define success or failure around. Given that the goals in these policies are essentially non-binding, I think your path of least resistance is to establish a quantitative goal, even if its one that seems easily reachable, and include more qualitative supplemental goals. Hope that helps.
Dan