LEED AP with Operations and Maintenance (O+M ) Practice Exam

In a multi-tenant office building, what is required for green cleaning product purchasing data collection to meet EQ Credit Green Cleaning - Products and Materials?

1. The project team must collect data from all tenants.

2. Estimations are allowed for non-participating tenants.

3. Only 50% compliance is required to satisfy the credit.

4. Non-participating tenants are not considered.

The correct answer is: Estimations are allowed for non-participating tenants.

The choice that indicates estimations are allowed for non-participating tenants is correct because it recognizes the practical challenges faced in multi-tenant buildings regarding uniform compliance with green cleaning product purchasing requirements. Since not all tenants may provide the necessary data or may choose not to participate in the green cleaning initiative, the LEED guidelines allow for estimations to fill in the gaps. This approach facilitates the attainment of the credit by acknowledging the contributions of participating tenants while not penalizing the entire project for non-participating tenants. In a multi-tenant context, obtaining comprehensive data from every tenant can be infeasible due to varying levels of commitment and involvement in sustainability practices. By permitting estimations, the LEED framework ensures that the overall sustainability goals are achievable without placing unrealistic burdens on the project team to obtain full compliance across potentially diverse tenant practices. This flexibility supports the promotion of green cleaning in a way that encourages participation while still striving for measurable sustainability outcomes. Understanding this allows project teams to implement green practices effectively, even when faced with the complexities of multiple stakeholders involved in the daily operations of the building.