Facility services use chemicals, packaging, water, energy, and labor. Those inputs can provide useful records for a sustainability review when the reporting scope and measurement method are clear.
Where facility services touches ESG
Review chemicals, packaging, water, energy, and labor with the sustainability team. Agree on which data belongs in the reporting framework and how it will be collected.
Ask the sustainability team to define reporting boundaries before requesting vendor data. Distinguish measured consumption from estimates.
Waste, chemicals, and packaging
Compare packaging formats using actual product volumes, refill instructions, and empty-container weights. Concentrates may reduce packaging, but the result depends on the products and how they are used.
Assess reusable tools using purchasing records, service life, laundering inputs, and disposal. Include the requirements of regulated zones in the comparison.
- Record packaging used for concentrates, refills, and ready-to-use products.
- Track purchases, laundering, and retirement of reusable tools.
- Record product certification status alongside labels and safety data sheets.
Energy, water, and labor
Compare floor equipment using manufacturer specifications and measured use where available. Include charging, service hours, and maintenance in the review.
Record water used in floor care where it can be measured. Check dispenser calibration and compare methods on equivalent areas and tasks.
Ask providers for records relevant to the agreed labor reporting scope, such as training, tenure, and injury reporting. Have the responsible reporting team review how those records may be used.
What to measure and report
Ask which records are available for product volume, packaging, water use, tenure, and training. Agree on the measurement method and identify gaps before setting a reporting deadline.
Possible reporting inputs include packaging weight, product certification status, water use, and documented training. Confirm the calculation method and evidence before publishing a result.
Choosing a partner who can document it
Ask for current product information, certification records, packaging inventories, and the agreed staff reporting data. Set a review schedule and identify gaps before a disclosure deadline.
Build evidence collection into the service scope. See our sustainability page and our process page for the topics to discuss when planning the work.
