Whole Foods Market achieved a 77% score and was awarded 3 Green Globes (70-84%) under Green Globes for New Construction (NC) on 2/29/16. Green Globes for New Construction utilizes weighted criteria in its recognized assessment protocol, comprehensively assessing building environmental impacts on a 1,000-point scale in seven categories.
1. Project Management 50 Possible Pts.
2. Site 115 Possible Pts.
3. Energy 390 Possible Pts.
4. Water 110 Possible Pts.
5. Materials & Resources 125 Possible Pts.
6. Emissions 50 Possible Pts.
7. Indoor Environment 160 Possible Pts.
Total Possible Points: 1000
Each of these categories has an assigned number of points that quantify overall building performance ? including a comprehensive approach to Energy Performance and a practical and objective method for Life-Cycle Assessment. The building must attain a minimum overall score of 35% to be certified.
To Learn more about The Green Building Initiative (GBI) Green Globes Program:
https://www.thegbi.org/about-gbi/
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