NORTH AMERICA'S NEWEST SUSTAINABILITY CREDENTIAL THAT IMPROVES YOUR BOTTOM LINE
GREEN WISE™ JADE
The Green Wise™ JADE certification aims to establish a comprehensive framework for designing, constructing, and operating buildings prioritizing health, safety, well-being, and sustainability. Our objective is to position our clients as preferred organizations of choice by integrating and understanding the latest sustainability practices. JADE is a customized sustainability and wellness design program that was developed using content from the latest insights from leading globally recognized organizations. By tapping into our vast network of international specialists, we collaborate with you to design and deliver an effective and inspiring journey that is participatory and outcome-oriented, enabling you to achieve your organizational goals.
The Green Wise™ JADE certification provides a holistic approach to creating healthy, safe, and sustainable buildings. By integrating key elements from leading certification models, this certification ensures that certified buildings and spaces meet the highest standards of sustainability, performance and occupant well-being. This specific option is a realistic and flexible approach to sustainability, providing you with the ability to achieve creative and inspiring "Green Points" to aid you in
our scoring process.
By adopting this phased approach, organizations can create a healthier, more sustainable, and engaging work environment that benefits both employees and the organization as a whole.
BUILDINGS
By using "The 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building" model developed by a multidisciplinary team from the Healthy Buildings Program at the Harvard, our consultants provide clear and actionable insights into the essential elements of healthy indoor environments.
COMMERCIAL REALESTATE
Wellness real estate is a residential or commercial/ institutional property designed to provide structure, amenities, services and/or programs that promote wellness for occupants. We will identify elements that have the greatest potential to impact wellness in your project design and development through conscious and effective facility designs, programming, and access to related resources and support services.
BUSINESSES
Businesses small or large can stand out through the appropriate certifications. Position your business as a leader in conscious sustainability, attracting environmentally-conscious clients and partners.
Improve your brand reputation and marketability by showcasing your commitment to health and sustainability.
LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
The focus of health and well-being within spaces of learning is crucial; taking on added importance as it plays a vital role in the educational development of students (of all ages) and setting them up for success. Wellness centered approaches to mental and physical health not only allows the health and safety of pupils, but also teachers and educators. Learning and education facilities should be a top priority in any city's sustainability development plan.
ORGANIZATIONS
By adopting this phased certification approach, organizations can create a healthier, more sustainable, and engaging work environment that benefits both employees and the organization as a whole. This is the difference in human health and safety creating a better bottom line for you.
SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES
This demographic shift presents unique challenges for senior living developers who must create appealing living spaces for residents while attracting and retaining staff from a different generation. Since over half of seniors' health issues can be mitigated through behavioral changes and adjustments to their living environments, aging in place will be a popular choice. However, community living will remain crucial. Wellness-centered senior communities can enhance satisfaction and quality of life and reduce hospital admissions.
SO, WHAT DOES THE JADE CERTIFICATION STAND FOR?
The Green Wise™ JADE Certification is a foundational program that promotes healthier, more sustainable, and inclusive environments through four key pillars:
Just, advancing equity and ethical practices in the built environment; Adaptive, supporting flexibility and resilience in how spaces respond to change; Dynamic, emphasizing responsiveness and evolution in workplace design, technology, and environmental performance; and Empowered, creating spaces that enhance well-being, performance, and community connection.
JADE offers an accessible, values-based pathway for organizations committed to ESG goals and occupant health. It also lays the foundation for pursuing more rigorous certifications such as LEED™, WELL™, Fitwel™, and BOMA BEST™, helping organizations build capacity for long-term, high-performance outcomes.
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JUST
Centers fairness, accessibility, and social equity in the built environment.
ADAPTIVE
Supports flexible, resilient, and hybrid-ready spaces that evolve with user needs.
DYNAMIC
Responsive and evolving, suited for adaptive environments.
EMPOWERED
Creates environments that enable individuals and communities to thrive through health, connection, and performance
FIRST STEP, RECEIVE OUR ASSESSMENT.
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Simplify the Process: GWJ provides a structured, straightforward approach, reducing the complexity of navigating multiple certifications.
Ensure Credibility: GWJ's rigorous standards are globally recognized, ensuring your project meets credible and respected sustainability criteria.
Save Time and Resources: Focus your efforts on a certification that covers essential green building principles, saving time and resources in the long run.
Educate Your Team: Implementing GWJ helps educate your internal team on the latest industry standards, preparing them to effectively handle and implement future green building certifications.
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Embrace the Green Wise™ JADE certification, setting a strong foundation for your sustainability journey, ensuring your project stands out as a model of high-performance and environmental responsibility while empowering your team with the knowledge and skills to maintain and build upon your green building achievements.
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Take the first step in achieving the Green Wise™ JADE certification and seal is with our comprehensive assessment. We will review your information and provide you with a clear understanding of where you currently stand in our scoring process and what next steps we recommend that you take to #BECOMEGREENWISE