WELL Addenda
WELL ADDENDA
Review the complete list of addenda changes made to the WELL Building Standard.
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Core and Shell projects pursuing WELL compliance may submit Feature 77 as an Innovation feature under Features 101-105, provided all parts of the Feature are met for the whole building scope (i.e. The building core and shell and all parts of the interior finish-out that are completed by the project owner). |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "3,000 m³". Add "280 m³" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "3,000 m³". Add "280 m³" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "6,000 m³". Add "570 m³" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 1b, change “Open office spaces:” to “Open workspaces:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 04 Dec, 2017 AS/NZS 2107:2016 has been accepted as an alternative to the sound masking level requirements in Feature 79 Part 2. Note that Private Office and Open Workspace sound masking levels must fall within the background noise criteria ranges in Table 1 of AS/NZS 2107:2016. This equivalency applies only to projects in Australia and New Zealand. |
04 Dec, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2a, change “Open office spaces:” to “Open workspaces:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add MEP Letter of Assurance as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 For Part 1a and 1b, add: ", beams, joists" after "...lights, skylights, diffusers" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 16 Mar, 2018 Alpha W (αw) has been accepted as an equivalent to the Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) requirements of Feature 80 – Sound Reducing Surfaces, Parts 1-3. Note that Alpha W is, like NRC, a single number metric for sound absorption that ranges from 0.00 to 1.00 and represents the average absorption coefficient of a given material across 125 Hz to 4 kHz, while NRC is a metric based on absorptive coefficients of a given material across 250 Hz to 2 kHz. |
16 Mar, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 For Part 2, remove: "walls". Add: "vertical surfaces" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 For Part 2a, add "interior" in front of "surrounding walls." |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 1a, change “Open office spaces” to “Open workspaces:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2b, change “Open office spaces:” to “Open workspaces:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2c, change “Cubicle style offices:” to “Partitioned office spaces:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 For Part 1a, remove: "NIC of 35 when a sound masking system is present, or minimum NIC of 40". Add: "STC of 40 when a sound masking system is present, or minimum STC of 45 |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 In part description, remove: "Noise Isolation Class (NIC)". Add: "Sound Transmission Class (STC)" |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 For Part 1b, remove: "NIC" after "minimum". Add: "STC" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 11 Jan, 2018 In Verification Method, add: "Architect and Contractor" after "Letter of Assurance" |
11 Jan, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The China national standard 'Code for Design of Sound Insulation of Civil Buildings' (GB50118-2010) has been approved an acceptable method to comply with Feature 81, Part 1 when Dw levels under ‘High Limits’ are achieved. Note that projects must comply with the verification method according to Appendix D. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add Contractor Letter of Assurance as required documentation. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018 To meet the requirements of Feature 82 Part 1 and 2, projects may implement the following strategies:
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15 Aug, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 For Part 1a, add: "with more than 10 people" after "...and between rooms" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 In Part 2a, remove: "employees". Add: "occupants" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 1a, change “The building provides a thermal gradient of at least 3 °C [5 °F] across open office spaces…” to “The building provides a thermal gradient of at least 3 °C [5 °F] across open workspaces…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add owner Letter of Assurance as required documentation, add on-site spot checks as required verification, remove visual inspection. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018 As an alternative to Feature 83 Part 1, projects may use active chilled beams that integrate outdoor air supply, so long as the following conditions are met:
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15 Aug, 2018 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Feature introduction text, change “Additional benefits include saved floor space, lower dust transportation and increased thermal comfort through the separation of temperature controls and fresh air supply systems” to “Additional benefits include saved floor space, lower dust transportation and increased thermal comfort through the separation of temperature controls and outdoor air supply systems |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change Part 1 name from “Lobbies and Other Common Public Spaces” to “Lobbies and Other Common Spaces” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 31 Jul, 2019 Annotated Documents: Professional Narrative |
31 Jul, 2019 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In feature introduction text, change “Health literacy, defined by the Institute of Medicine as…” to “Health literacy, defined by the National Academy of Medicine as…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Prior to the design and programming of the project, all". Add: "Project" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 03 Jul, 2019 The Subjective Assessment of Workplace Productivity (SAP 2019) survey administered by the JSBC - Japan Sustainable Building Consortium has been accepted as an equivalent for the Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Survey™ from the Center for the Built Environment at UC Berkeley for Feature 86 Part 1 for Japan. Note that the SAP 2019 survey tool must meet with the following: |
03 Jul, 2019 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Jun, 2019 The Eurac Research survey tool has been accepted as an equivalent for the Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Survey™ from the Center for the Built Environment at UC Berkeley for Feature 86. Part 1 for Europe. Note that, in addition to the survey requirements in The Eurac Research survey tool: |
05 Jun, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 In buildings with 10 or more occupants, the Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Survey™ from the Center for the Built Environment at UC Berkeley (or approved alternative) is completed by a representative sample of at least 30% of occupants at least once per year |
01 May, 2019 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 PeopleLOOK™ of the UK has been accepted as an equivalent for the Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality Survey of Feature 86 Part 1. Note that, in addition to the survey requirements in PeopleLOOK™, thermal comfort parameters must be surveyed twice a year. |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 The Comfortmeter survey has been accepted as an equivalent for the Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality Survey of Feature 86 Part 1. Note that, in addition to the survey requirements in Comfortmeter, thermal comfort parameters must be surveyed twice a year. |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "employees" after "10 or more". Add: "occupants" after "10 or more". |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 14 Jul, 2017 The Building Use Studies (BUS) methodology of Occupant Satisfaction Evaluation has been accepted as an alternative for the Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality Survey required for Feature 86 Part 1. |
14 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 Change "…is given to a representative sample of at least 30% of employees at least once per year…" to "…is completed by a representative sample of at least 30% of employees at least once per year…" |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 The BOSSA Survey is an accepted alternative to the Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality Survey required for Feature 86, Part 1: Occupant Survey Content. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 The Leesman Survey is an accepted alternative to the Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality Survey required for Feature 86, Part 1: Occupant Survey Content. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add professional narrative as required documentation, remove annotated architectural drawing, remove on-site spot checks. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add professional narratives as required documentation, remove annotated architectural drawings, remove on-site spot checks. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 To minimize clutter and maintain a comfortable, well-organized environment, minimal storage requirements are addressed through the provision of |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 For Part 3, add: "a combination of" after "...through the provision of" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In part description, remove: "Areas". Add: "Projects with gross floor area" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In part description, remove: "middle and high schools". Add: "primary and secondary schools" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Part 1 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 The requirements of Part 1b (provide employees with a 50% subsidy on software and/or applications that monitor daytime sleep-related behavior patterns such as activity levels, caffeine and alcohol intake, and eating habits) may be met if employees are provided free, doctor recommended software applications that meet these requirements. |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Part 1 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In part description, remove: "elementary, middle, and high schools". Add: "primary and secondary schools" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "or any other employer-established benefit plan designed to reimburse employees for qualified medical expenses" after "Flexible spending accounts" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The 'Five Insurance' offered under the Labor Law of the People’s Republic of China has been approved as an acceptable method to comply with F92. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Part 1 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Parts 1, 2, and 3 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "occupant" after "is made available to each". Add: "employee" after "is made available to each" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Part 1 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Parts 1 and 2 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 Projects may achieve Feature 96, Part 2 if the organization demonstrates that it commits to donate to registered charities within the area local to the project. Note that, although the extent of employee involvement can vary, organizations should encourage employee participation in the charitable donation process, including employee donations supplementing office donations. |
01 May, 2019 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Parts 1 and 2 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 30 Nov, 2018 Building materials evaluated as "recommended" or "accepted" in byggvarubedömningen has not been accepted as an equivalent to meet the requirements of Feature 97 – Material Transparency, Part 1 - Material Information. |
30 Nov, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Furniture, Fittings, Foam and Mattresses (Level A) (FFF&M v3.0-2017) standard has not been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 97 Part 1. Note that the intent of the feature is to promote material transparency along the supply chain. Feature 97 Part 1 requires that “the product must indicate that all ingredients have been evaluated and disclosed down to 1,000 ppm.” The GECA FFF&M v3.0-2017 standard requires products to disclose hazardous ingredients but not all ingredients (including non-hazardous). |
29 May, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Furniture & Fittings (Level B) (FFv3.0-2017) standard has not been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 97 Part 1. Note that the intent of the feature is to promote material transparency along the supply chain. Feature 97 Part 1 requires that “the product must indicate that all ingredients have been evaluated and disclosed down to 1,000 ppm.” The GECA FFF&M v3.0-2017 standard does require products to disclose hazardous ingredients, but not all ingredients (including non-hazardous). |
29 May, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 01 Mar, 2018 The Global GreenTag Standard v4.0 and PhD Methodology are accepted as an alternative to the requirements of Feature 97 Part 1. |
01 Mar, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "(in order to contribute, the product must indicate that all ingredients have been evaluated and disclosed down to 1,000 ppm)" after "the following material descriptions" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add Contractor Letter of Assurance as required documentation, add Owner Letter of Assurance as required documentation. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Feb, 2019
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01 Feb, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Feb, 2019 b. |
01 Feb, 2019 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Jan, 2019 The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Guide has not been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 98 Part 1. |
24 Jan, 2019 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 The GRESB certificate and policy document has not been accepted as an equivalent for JUST and G4 of Feature 98 Part 1. Note that JUST and G4 provide ample sections in their survey for addressing employee equity, transparency and disclosure, where GRESB assesses only some of these parameters in brief, multiple choice questions. |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In part description, remove: "or WELL compliance" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 The Business Working Responsibly Mark has been approved as an acceptable alternative for Feature 98, Part 1. In order to fully comply with this feature, the results of the program must be publicly available within the project premises and on the entity's website. |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 A corporate annual report may be used to meet the requirements of Part 1 (Transparency Program Participation) if it meetings the following requirements: 1. The report includes information on each of the 22 JUST indicators (as applicable) as they apply to the organization as a whole, and areas where the organizational policies can be improved. 2. The report is publically available and employees are clearly made aware of how to access the report. |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 In feature description language, change the last sentence from "This feature uses JUST participation to support fair and equitable organizations" to “This feature uses JUST participation and G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines to support fair and equitable organizations." |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 For Part 1b, after "ceiling height of at least 2.75 m [9 ft] plus at least", remove: "0.15 m [0.5 ft] for every 3 m [10 ft] over 9 m [30 ft]". Add: "1 m per 20 m [1 ft per 20 ft]". |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 For Part 1c, after "ceiling height of 2.75 m [9 ft] for a room width of 12 m [40 ft] plus at least", remove: "0.15 m [0.5 ft] for every 4.5 m [15 ft] over 12 m [40 ft]". Add: "1 m per 30 m [1 ft per 30 ft]". |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In Verification Method, remove: "Visual Inspection". Add: "Professional Narrative" |
20 Oct, 2017 |