DOCUMENT LIST FOR SHOPPING CENTERS
Below is a list of documents you may submit in lieu of using Shopping Center Workbook
questionnaires, templates, checklists, and forms. Refer to the Workbook for guidance on how to
complete Baseline Requirements and Category Activities.
General Documentation Required
 Checklist with 2 signatures (see signature tab of Shopping Center Checklist)
 Any Workbook forms used
Baseline Requirements
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B.1 Paragraph describing demand for sustainable real estate in the local market
B.2 Paragraph summarizing conversation with owner or supervisor
B.3 Commitment memo
B.4 Paragraph summarizing first meeting and frequency of subsequent meetings or
agenda from first meeting
B.5 Copy of plan
B.6 Copy of policy
B.7 Summary energy usage information
B.8 Copy of policy
B.9 Summary water usage information
B.10 Copy of plan
B.11 Paragraph summarizing your walk-through and findings or copy of any checklist
used
B.12 Paragraph summarizing your current recycling program and ways to improve
B.13 Paragraph summarizing your audit and findings
B.14 Copy of policy
B.15 Paragraph summarizing your current sustainable purchasing practices and ways to
improve
Energy Category Activities
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E.1 Commitment memo
E.2 Paragraph summarizing first meeting and frequency of subsequent meetings
E.3 Paragraph summarizing walk-through and findings or copy of any checklist used
E.4 Copy of communication to tenants
E.5 Copy of communication to tenants
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 E.6 Baseline and new summary energy usage information showing improvement
 E.7 List of meters
 E.8 Copy of renewables contractor proposal or paragraph summarizing the property’s
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readiness for renewable
E.9 Baseline and new summary energy usage information showing improvement
E.10 Baseline and new summary energy usage information showing improvement
E.11 Copy of lease (can be redacted)
E.12 Photo of lighting or invoice for work
E.13 Photo of roof with measurements or invoice for work
Waiver: proof of certification
Water Category Activities
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W.1 Commitment memo
W.2 Paragraph summarizing inspection and findings or copy of any checklist used
W.3 Copy of communication to tenants
W.4 Copy of plan
W.5 Photos of 3 fixtures or invoice for fixtures AND copy of communication to tenants
W.6 List of meters
W.7 Baseline and new summary water usage information showing improvement
W.8 Baseline and new water usage information showing improvement
W.9 Photo of landscaping with measurements or invoice for work
W.10 Photo of system components or invoice for work
Waiver: proof of certification
Health Category Activities
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H.1 Copy of policy
H.2 Paragraph summarizing inspection or copy of any checklist used
H.3 Photo of water source
H.4 Copy of communication to tenant
H.5 Copy of communication to tenant
H.6 Copy of policy or excerpt from tenant handbook or excerpt from lease or photo of
signage
H.7 Paragraph summarizing use of materials
H.8 Paragraph summarizing green cleaning program
H.9 Photo of wellness amenity (can be on property website)
Waiver: proof of certification
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Recycling Category Activities
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R.1 Copy of sample signage or photograph of signage
R.2 Copy of communication to tenants
R.3 Copy of plan
R.4 Copy of policy
R.5 Paragraph summarizing rate goals
R.6 Paragraph detailing rate improvements and ways property improved
R.7 Picture of event or event invitation/promotional piece
R.8 Paragraph summarizing audit and findings or copy of any checklist/form used
R.9 Invoice from recycling service provider or paragraph summarizing recycling program
and service provider(s)
R.10 Paragraph detailing rate improvements and ways property improved
R.11 Paragraph detailing rate improvements and ways property improved
R.12 Invoice from recycling service provider or paragraph summarizing recycling
program and service provider(s)
Waiver: proof of certification
Purchasing Category Activities
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P.1 Paragraph summarizing purchasing program or invoices from vendors
P.2 Invoice from vendor(s)
P.3 Invoice from vendor(s)
P.4 Proof of purchase
P.5 Copy of communication to vendors
P.6 Copy of clauses
Waiver: proof of certification
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