SUSTAINABILITY

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HOW TO USE THE STANDARDS

The standards are applicable to all new Nike GPS projects, whether it’s tenant improvements in existing buildings or upgrading owned buildings. 

Use the Project Types to determine which level should be followed.

All sustainability standards in Energy, Waste, Water, and Human Health must be adhered to.


Best practices within the industry are listed as OPTIONAL. These are typically over and above the minimum requirements and are not included within the budget Guardrails.

Project Types

Use the tables below to find the right level of your project. All components with a ✓ are required for that level.


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Scope Renovation Renovation Renovation, Refresh, or Refit
Criteria Over 50,000 usable SF (4650 SM) Over 50,000 usable SF (4650 SM) in a leased building Renovation less than 50,000 usable SF (4650 SM) in a leased building
Owned building / long term lease Less than 50,000 SF (4650 SM) in an owned building Any size of Refresh, Refit
Strategic Project (approved by leadership)
Requirements All GPS Sustainability Level 1 Standards and All GPS Sustainability Level 2 Standards All GPS Sustainability Level 3 Standards
LEED Silver Certification LEED Certification Optional
If team pursues LEED or considers this a strategic project, Level 1 will apply
LEED Required Credits See certification section Not applicable Not applicable
Requirements by Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Site Selection LEED certified building Optional Optional Optional
Sub-metering capability Optional Optional Optional
Utilities managed by Nike Optional Optional Optional
All-electric Optional Optional Optional
Refrigerants Optional Optional Optional
Energy Energy Model ✓ ✓ Optional
Commissioning ✓ ✓ Optional
HVAC ✓ ✓ Optional
Refrigerants ✓ ✓ Optional
Metering ✓ ✓ ✓
BAS ✓ ✓ Optional
Lighting ✓ ✓ ✓
Equipment ✓ ✓ Optional
EV ✓ Optional Optional
Renewable PPA ✓ ✓ ✓
Waste Recycling ✓ ✓ ✓
Operations ✓ ✓ ✓
Construction Waste ✓ ✓ ✓
Water Water Fixtures ✓ ✓ ✓
Water Metering ✓ ✓ ✓
Outdoor Water Use ✓ Optional Optional
Appliances ✓ Optional Optional
Process Water ✓ Optional Optional
Water Sub-Metering Optional Optional Optional
Water Reuse Optional Optional Optional
Requirements by Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Materials Low Emitting Materials Optional Optional Optional
Raw Materials Optional Optional Optional
EPDs Optional Optional Optional
Material Ingredients Optional Optional Optional
Embodied Carbon Optional Optional Optional
Human Health Outdoor Airflow ✓ ✓ ✓
Exhaust Air ✓ ✓ ✓
Recirculated Air Optional Optional Optional
No Smoking ✓ ✓ ✓
Demand Control Ventilation ✓ Optional Optional
Construction Indoor Air Quality ✓ ✓ ✓
Sound Reduction ✓ ✓ ✓
Daylight Optional Optional Optional
Glare Protection ✓ ✓ ✓
Lighting Controls ✓ ✓ ✓
Thermal Zones ✓ ✓ ✓
Temperature Drift ✓ ✓ ✓
Views ✓ ✓ ✓