Setting the Standard in Sustainable
Facility Maintenance
Inside GDI Ainsworth’s green program that enabled Estée Lauder’s newest manufacturing facility to meet all LEED requirements
Project Details
Location
Markham, Canada
Number of Buildings
1 Manufacturing Facility
System Implemented
LEED certification program supported by GDI’s Green Program, green chemicals, energy-star equipment, and green cleaning procedures
Project Goal
Achieve LEED certification for the new manufacturing facility and maintain environmental cleaning standards
Project Duration
2020 - 2021
Impact at a Glance
100% green chemicals purchased and inventoried for the facility
Energy-star, noise-reduced equipment implemented along with an energy conservation policy to monitor usage
Comprehensive green cleaning procedures established for daily, periodic, and emergency cleaning needs
Green audit tracking system created to maintain ongoing LEED compliance
All LEED requirements met
Challenge
Estée Lauder’s new manufacturing facility was built with high environmental standards, and they required a cleaning partner capable of meeting rigorous LEED certification requirements from day one. GDI needed to align cleaning practices, chemicals, equipment, and training with LEED standards while supporting a newly opened, state-of-the-art facility.
Methodology
GDI implemented eco-friendly products and energy-efficient equipment
Developed robust green cleaning procedures
Established systems and policies for inventory, energy monitoring, audits, and training
Ensured all onsite teams were fully trained on green cleaning and safe equipment operation
Solution
GDI executed a multi-step, comprehensive green program to meet all LEED criteria.
Introduced 100% green chemicals
Deployed energy-star, noise-reduced equipment supported by an energy conservation policy
Built green cleaning procedures for every cleaning scenario (daily, periodic, spills, disinfection)
Created a green audit tracking system to monitor chemicals, equipment, and LEED-related spend
Trained all onsite associates on green cleaning and safe operation of equipment
The Ripple Effect
Reinforced Estée Lauder’s corporate sustainability commitment and environmental leadership
Enhanced long-term building performance by integrating energy conservation and green practices from day one
