Resources
Resources
General Resources
The following list of resources can support sustainability efforts. All of these tools can be used by Site Green Teams to support their work in achieving BMS’s sustainability goals.
We recognize that underpinning our research and commercial activity is a responsibility to support our employees and the health and viability of our supply chain, the communities where we operate, the environment and returns to our shareholders. A long-term perspective on these responsibilities and emerging issues is important and aligns with the future focus required by the development cycle to bring new medicines to patients.
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- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, U.S. Green Building Council
LEED for New Construction (LEED® NC) provides a base for sustainable operation and maintenance. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (LEED® EB:OM) supports sustainable facilities management by certifying policies and plans for reporting, inspection, and review to ensure high building performance over time. Sites can demonstrate progress in green building by obtaining LEED® EB:OM certification for main facilities and by holding a press briefing to share this success publicly.
Impact Area Resources
Sustainability at Large
- Sustainable Development Goals, UN
- Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosure, FSB
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards, VRF
Transportation
- National Bike Month | League of American Bicyclists, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
- Transportation Control Measures (TCMs) – Technical Overviews of Commuter Programs, EPA
- Sustainable and smart urban transport European Union
- The Official U.S. Government Source for Fuel Economy Information, DOE
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, DOT
- Native Energy Travel Calculator, Native Energy
- Green Vehicle Guide, EPA
- Driving More Efficiently, DOE
- Green Driver Training, Donlen, a Hertz Company
Site
- Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
- American Society of Landscape Architects
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
- LEED Reference Guide for Green Operations and Maintenance, USGBC
- The Sustainable Sites Initiative
- Find Green Products & Services, GreenSeal
- Design for the Environment, EPA
- Integrated Pest Management, National Pesticide Information Center
- Landscape Design Tips, EPA
- Beneficial Landscaping, EPA
- White Paper | Supporting the Global Pollinator Population Through Local Action, Wildlife Habitat Council
- NPDES Stormwater Program EPA
- Home – Center for Watershed Protection
- Heat Island Effect EPA
- Cool Roofs and Emissivity, ENERGY STAR
- Green Roofs, EPA
- Cool Roof Rating Council
- Heat Island Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, DOE
- Storm Drain Tip Card, EPA
- Resource Conservation | GreenScapes Program EPA
Water
- WaterSense, EPA
- The United Nations World Water Development Report, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- BIO_WaterPerformanceBuildings.pdf European Union
- European Water Stewardship Standard
- Waterless Urinals, Waterless Company
- Irrigation, Irrigation Association
- Irrigation Technologies and Best Practices, EPA
- Best Management Practices for Water Efficiency DOE
- Rainwater Harvesting, American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
- Rainwater & Reuse | WaterSense, EPA
- An Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting, Global Development Research Center
- Capturing Rainwater from Rooftops, Natural Resources Defense Council
- WateReuse | Promoting Sustainable Water sources
- Water Reuse, EPA
- Best Management Practice #14: Alternative Water Sources DOE
- UN Water, United Nations
- 100 Ways to Conserve, Water – Use It Wisely
Energy
- Federal Energy Management Program, DOE
- EnergySaver, DOE
- ENERGY STAR
- Energy efficiency directive European Union
- Energy performance of buildings directive European Union
- American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
- Building Commissioning Association
- LEED Reference Guide for Green Operations and Maintenance, USGBC
- A Guide to Energy Audits (PNNL-20956), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, U.S. DOE, 2011
- Portfolio Manager, ENERGY STAR
- Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits, ASHRAE
- Operations & Maintenance Best Practices: A Guide to Achieving Operational Efficiency (Chapter 7), DOE
- Welcome to the Building Commissioning Association Building Commissioning Association
- Demand Response, DOE
- Developing a Demand Response Event Plan, PG&E Corporation
- Lighting – Energy Efficient Lighting for Sustainable Development (unfccc.int)
- How to Select Lighting Controls for Offices and Public Buildings (energy.gov) DOE
- Lighting Controls, Whole Building Design Guide
- International Dark Sky Association
- Daylighting, Whole Building Design Guide
- Home | Windows and Daylighting
- U.S. Forest Service
- Lighting Retrofit Workbook, DOE
- Low Carbon IT Campaign, ENERGY STAR
- Solar Water Heating, Whole Building Design Guide
- Solar Water Heaters, DOE
- Solar Water Heater Buying Guidance, ENERGY STAR
- Solar Energy Calculator, Apricus Solar Hot Water
- Federal Technology Alert: Photovoltaics, DOE
- Photovoltaics, Whole Building Design Guide
- Embodied Carbon | BuildingGreen
- Turn Off the Lights – Help the Lorax protect the climate!
Waste
- Solid Waste Management The World Bank
- Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, EPA
- Waste and recycling European Union
- Waste management — European Environment Agency European Union
- Resource Conservation, EPA
- How to Do a Waste Audit for Your Company (Quick 10 Min Checklist) recyclecoach.com
- Sustainable Materials Management Partnership Programs EPA
- Reducing and Reusing Basics, EPA
- The Latest in Waste-less Living, Earth 911
- Sustainable Marketplace: Greener Products and Services EPA
- BioPreferred|About U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Types of Composting and Understanding the Process EPA
- Reducing Waste: What You Can Do EPA
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle EPA
- Mercury, EPA
- America Recycles Day, Keep America Beautiful
Indoor Environment
- Standards and Guidelines American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers, EPA
- Understanding REACH – ECHA European Union
- Workplace Safety and Health Topics: Indoor Air Quality, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, CDC
- Indoor Air Quality & Personal Exposure Assessment Program, Air Resources Board, California EPA
- Indoor Air Quality European Ventilation Industry Association
- Indoor Air Quality Guide, ASHRAE
- Checklist for Mold Remediation, EPA
- Asbestos, EPA
- Mold, EPA
- Document Display | NEPIS Citizen Guide to Radon, EPA
- Radon Measurement in Schools, EPA
- RFCI FloorScore® Resilient Floor Covering Institute
- Green Label/Green Label Plus, Carpet and Rug Institute
- GREENGUARD Certification GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
- SCS Indoor Advantage and Indoor Advantage Gold, Scientific Certification Systems
- Environmentally Preferable Purchasing: Cleaning, EPA
- Home Green Seal
- Design for Environment, EPA
- Single Market for Green Products – Environment – European Commission
- Sustainable Product Certification, UL
- Comprehensive Procurement Guideline, EPA
- OSHA Ergonomic Solutions: Computer Workstations eTool, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Residential
- Climate change actions for homeowners | NEPIS, EPA
- Home Energy Audits, ENERGY STAR, EPA
- Home Energy Audits, DOE
- Healthy Home Tour The Lung Association
- Choosing Safer Options – Household & Consumer Products Environmental Working Group
- Energy Savings at Home : ENERGY STAR, DOE
- Green your home | NEPIS, EPA
- WaterSense Products, WaterSense, EPA
- Water Saving Tips: Residential Water Use Alliance for Water Efficiency
- Find ENERGY STAR Products, ENERGY STAR, EPA
- Energy Saver: Save Energy, Save Money, DOE
- A Do-it-yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating with ENERGY STAR, ENERGY STAR, EPA
- Checklist for Maintaining Your HVAC Equipment, ENERGY STAR, EPA
- Efficient Appliances Save Energy and Money, Natural Resources Defense Council
- Heat and Cool Efficiently: When is it Time to Replace?, ENERGY STAR, EPA
- A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling, ENERGY STAR, EPA
- Green Home Guide, USGBC
- FloorScore Certified Products, SCS Certified Products Database, Scientific Certification Systems
- LEED certification for residential USGBC
- Controlling Moisture, EPA
- Mold, EPA