Palo Alto, CA – – UG2, a provider of integrated facilities services and solutions, recently signed a multi-year agreement to provide comprehensive green janitorial and ancillary services at Stanford University.
As of January 1, UG2 services Stanford University’s academic facilities with 230 employees, working in 215 buildings, which encompass approximately 5.5 million square feet of cleanable space. UG2 was able to seamlessly transition within six weeks. UG2 programs and equipment introduced at Stanford include:
- supply chain expertise for all aspects of the facility service program in order to implement best practices, and industry-leading technology, tools and methods;
- a sustainable, limited waste, chemical system that works independently from the public water supply;
- floor and carpet steam cleaning systems and equipment to sustainably restore flooring and upholstered furniture;
- equipment to optimize floor scrubbing and refinishing.
“We are thrilled at the opportunity to support Stanford’s commitment to sustainability through our green janitorial and ancillary services. We strive to provide the best possible environment for our clients and to be the best in our industry” said UG2’s Chief Executive Officer Louis J. Lanzillo.
The contract was awarded by Stanford’s Land, Buildings and Real Estate department (LBRE).
UG2’s ownership and senior leadership are facility service and solution-focused and are committed to closely managing all aspects of the contract. As an organization, UG2 is focused on people, process, innovation and technology, and creating and executing collaborative solutions to optimize operations.
UG2 has earned an industry leading Experience Modification Rate (EMR), an insurance industry standard that represents businesses’ claims history and safety record. It is of the utmost importance that UG2 staff is educated and trained properly to safely implement and utilize green janitorial technology. As part of UG2’s Strong Safety Culture Training & Development Program, it provides staff with comprehensive safety training and refresher courses, management and supervisory training curriculum, line staff technical and customer training, and all mandatory state and OSHA training.
Using time-tested maintenance operations and housekeeping and grounds programs, UG2 provides tailored facility management services for each of its customers, in order to provide the best results and meet each customer’s unique needs and priorities. UG2 is committed to bringing innovative solutions and facility management technology to its diverse customer portfolio.
