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ENVISION 2.0 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The Envision™ rating system is a collaborative tool developed to evaluate the sustainability of civil infrastructure, focusing on social, economic, and environmental goals. It encompasses a self-assessment checklist, credentialing programs, and performance measurements across the entire infrastructure project lifecycle. With various categories and levels of achievement, the system aims to ensure that infrastructure projects not only meet functional requirements but also contribute positively to community well-being and environmental stewardship.

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THE ENVISION™ RATING SYSTEM
Envision™ was developed in joint collaboration between the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure is a not-for-profit education and research organization founded by the American Public Works Association, the American Council of Engineering Companies and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
THE IMPORTANCE OF Planet Earth is a perilous place for humans. INFRASTRUCTURE Infrastructure provides: • Physical Security • The basis for public health • Economic and commercial potential THE REALITIES OF • Population Growth THE WORLD IN WHICH • Diminished Resources WE LIVE • Climate Change • Adaptation A NEW FACT OF LIFE It is no longer enough that infrastructure work, that it be constructed on time and within budget, or even that it last. It now must be sustainable.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY “SUSTAINABLE”?
WHAT IS ENVISION™? Envision™ is a tool, which itself is part of a larger system, developed to help evaluate the sustainability of civil infrastructure. This system includes: • A self assessment checklist • The Envision™ Rating Tool • A credential program for individuals • A Project Evaluation and Verification Program • A Recognition Program for Sustainable Infrastructure PHASE TOOLKITS COMPANION TOOLS
WHAT MAKES • It applies to civil infrastructure ENVISION™ UNIQUE? • It includes design, planning, construction and maintenance elements • It is applicable at any point in an infrastructure project's life cycle • It speaks to the triple bottom line: social, economic and environmental goals • It is designed to keep pace with a changing concept of sustainability
METRICS MATTER • Envision™ measures outcomes, not Decommissioning intentions Construction Plan /Design Operation • Five areas of achievement; 60 credits • The business case for sustainability…why it is important 7
FIVE LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT IMPROVED Performance that is at or above conventional ENHANCED Indications that superior performance is within reach. SUPERIOR Sustainable performance that is noteworthy. CONSERVING Performance that has achieved essentially zero impact. RESTORATIVE Performance that restores natural or social systems.
WHAT TYPES OF INFRASTRUCTURE CAN ENVISION™ RATE? ENERGY WATER WASTE TRANSPORT LANDSCAPE INFORMATION Geothermal Potable water Solid waste Airports Public Realm Telecommunications Hydroelectric distribution Recycling Roads Parks Internet Nuclear Capture/Storage Hazardous Highways Ecosystem Phones Coal Water Reuse Waste Bikes Services Satellites Natural Gas Storm Water Collection & Pedestrians Data Centers Management Transfer Oil/Refinery Railways Sensors Wind Flood Control Public Transit Solar Ports Biomass Waterways
CATEGORIES
1 PURPOSE QL1.1 Improve Community Quality of Life QL1.2 Stimulate Sustainable Growth and Development QL1.3 Develop Local Skills and Capabilities 2 WELLBEING QL2.1 Enhance Public Health and Safety QL2.2 Minimize Noise and Vibration QL2.3 Minimize Light Pollution QL2.4 Improve Community Mobility and Access QL2.5 Encourage Alternative Modes of Transportation QL2.6 Improve Accessibility, Safety & Wayfinding 3 COMMUNITY QL3.1 Preserve Historic and Cultural Resources QL3.2 Preserve Views and Local Character QL3.3 Enhance Public Space QL0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
1 COLLABORATION LD1.1 Provide Effective Leadership & Commitment LD1.2 Establish a Sustainability Management System LD1.3 Foster Collaboration and Teamwork LD1.4 Provide for Stakeholder Involvement 2 MANAGEMENT LD2.1 Pursue By-Product Synergy Opportunities LD2.2 Improve Infrastructure Integration 3 PLANNING LD3.1 Plan Long-Term Maintenance and Monitoring LD3.2 Address Conflicting Regulations and Policies LD3.3 Extend Useful Life LD0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
1 MATERIALS RA1.1 Reduce Net Embodied Energy RA1.2 Support Sustainable Procurement Practices RA1.3 Use Recycled Materials RA1.4 Use Regional Materials RA1.5 Divert Waste from Landfills RA1.6 Reduce Excavated Materials Taken Off Site RA1.7 Provide for Deconstruction and Recycling 2 ENERGY RA2.1 Reduce Energy Consumption RA2.2 Use Renewable Energy RA2.3 Commission and Monitor Energy Systems 3 WATER RA3.1 Protect Fresh Water Availability RA3.2 Reduce Potable Water Consumption RA3.3 Monitor Water Systems RA0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
1 SITING NW1.1 Preserve Prime Habitat NW1.2 Preserve Wetlands and Surface Water NW1.3 Preserve Prime Farmland NW1.4 Avoid Adverse Geology NW1.5 Preserve Floodplain Functions NW1.6 Avoid Unsuitable Development on Steep Slopes NW1.7 Preserve Greenfields 2 LAND+WATER NW2.1 Manage Stormwater NW2.2 Reduce Pesticides and Fertilizer Impacts NW2.3 Prevent Surface and Groundwater Contamination 3 BIODIVERSITY NW3.1 Preserve Species Biodiversity NW3.2 Control Invasive Species NW3.3 Restore Disturbed Soils NW3.4 Maintain Wetland and Surface Water Functions NW0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
1 EMISSIONS CR1.1 Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions CR1.2 Reduce Air Pollutant Emissions 2 RESILIENCE CR2.1 Assess Climate Threat CR2.2 Avoid Traps and Vulnerabilities CR2.3 Prepare For Long-Term Adaptability CR2.4 Prepare for Short-Term Hazards CR2.5 Manage Heat Island Effects CR0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
SAMPLE CREDIT
INPUT PORTAL
SCORING MODULE
SCORING SUMMARY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ENVISION™ sustainableinfrastructure.org Bill Bertera, Executive Director bertera@sustainableinfrastructure.org (202) 218-6725