2025-05-07

Intertek Supports Clients by Prioritising People and Performance through WELL at Scale



Green building practices play a critical role in fostering sustainability, achieving cost efficiencies, and promoting occupant health. Through resource conservation, energy reduction, and improved indoor air quality, these practices not only meet market demands but also signify corporate responsibility, ultimately contributing to a positive organisational image.

Intertek is one of the world’s first companies to be approved as a WELL Performance Testing Organisation through the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) and Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI). Intertek is authorised to provide independent, third-party verification for building projects pursuing WELL certification. In 2024, Intertek supported Two International Finance Centre (Two ifc) in achieving WELL v2 Certification and assisted Three Garden Road in maintaining compliance with WELL v2 standards.

WELL Standard is a leading international rating system for buildings that prioritises human health and well-being. WELL goes beyond traditional green building practices by focusing on the built environment's impact on occupants' health and productivity. WELL can be applied at scale across all sectors and geographies for both existing and new construction projects.

Intertek can provide WELL at Scale, a proven method for implementing health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the entire organisation or real estate portfolio efficiently and cost-effectively. Its team assesses the performance on seven key concepts that significantly impact health within the built environment:
 
  • Air: Ensuring clean and healthy indoor air through ventilation, filtration, and pollutant control for improved health and wellbeing.
  • Water: Providing access to clean, safe drinking water throughout the building.
  • Nourishment: Promoting healthy eating habits by offering nutritious food options within the building.
  • Lighting: Optimising natural and artificial lighting to enhance occupant sleep, mood, and productivity.
  • Fitness: Encouraging physical activity through building design and amenities.
  • Comfort: Enhancing conditions such as temperature, acoustics, and ergonomics for occupant comfort.
  • Mind: Supporting mental well-being through thoughtful design and building operations.

Why Choose WELL at Scale?
  • Offer a cost-effective and scalable approach to wellbeing initiatives across the entire portfolio.
  • Ensure consistency, inclusiveness, and standardisation throughout all locations to build a wellbeing culture within the organisation.
  • Demonstrate the impact on your people through a measurable score, showcasing your commitment to their health.
  • Promote health for all locations, not just new or flagship ones.
  • Implement a dynamic strategy that amplifies health promotion efforts across your portfolio.

Key Differences between WELL for single location and WELL at Scale:
 

Learn more: https://www.intertek.com.hk/electrical/green-sustainability-focused-services/well-performance-based-building-standard/