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Aluminium Stewardship Initiative

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Aluminium Stewardship Initiative

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

Chain of Custody Standard Version 2
Status
Accepted
Edition named
v2Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds V3.1 as current
Earns
Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Performance Standard Version 3
Status
Accepted
Edition named
v3
Earns
Responsible Products Value 11 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

IS Rating v2.1Rating tool

Credit not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Status
Outside this credit's scope
Named as
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · p. 9 (Spr file)
Rso-7(credit title not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms)
Status
Accepted as an ISEAL member (own statement)
Named as
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.00 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
On what basis
Multiplier on the dollar value of labelled products, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
Products
materials and products (any category)
Scope
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
The rule
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
'ASI Certified Performance', with 'ASI Certified Chain of Custody'
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per scheme label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
Products
Aluminium
Conditions
- Both ASI Certified Performance and ASI Certified Chain of Custody held
- Provisional certification not accepted
- Aluminium originates from a casthouse that is a certified ASI Member, and/or a later supplier of that aluminium is a certified ASI Member
- Requirement included in project documents and evidenced for installed products (Table 1 note 4)
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3

BREEAM International NC v6.0, supersededRating tool

Mat 03 criterion 5 (responsible sourcing, Step 1.3); GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
'ASI Certified Performance', with 'ASI Certified Chain of Custody'
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
Products
aluminium (metal)
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume (CN3.3). Downstream organisations without certification must “meet” (BREEAM’s word) the broken chain rules (CN3.4).
Conditions
- both ASI Certified Performance and ASI Certified Chain of Custody
- provisional certification does not count
- aluminium originates from a casthouse that is a certified ASI Member and/or a subsequent supplier that is a certified ASI Member
- additional requirement included in project documents and evidence that installed products fulfil it
- product “compliant” (BREEAM’s word) with broken chain requirements (CN3.4) where downstream organisations lack their own certification
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 292, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)

Not named by: NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot), Australian Government ESP Policy, Homestar v5, Homestar v4.1, superseded, EnviroDevelopment v4, EarthCheck BPDS v5, LEED v5 BD+C, LEED v5 ID+C, LEED v4.1 BD+C, LEED v4.1 ID+C, WELL v2.

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CDPH Standard Method

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About CDPH Standard Method

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

No rating tool or policy in Klar Cite names CDPH Standard Method. That is not a statement that none accepts it.

Read CDPH Standard Method’s requirements →

Climate Active

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Climate Active

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Responsible Products Value(credit title not shown under Green Building Council of Australia's terms)
Status
Accepted
Named as
Climate Active Standard for Products & Services
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot)Rating tool

10.3 Claiming carbon neutral materials; 14.8.1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Climate Active Product Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Carbon offsets, modules A1-A3
Products
Individual building materials
Scope
Carbon Removal Indicator only; does not affect the star rating or emissions intensity
Conditions
- a product-specific emission factor for the Climate Active certified product is used per 9.4.5
- individual building materials only
- covers extraction, processing and manufacture only (A1-A3)
- public disclosure statement for the year the material was purchased
- as-built evidence that the specific material was used
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 67, 94
10.4.2.1; 10.4.2.5 Finding stored biogenic carbon in a Climate Active Public Disclosure Statement; 10.4.3
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Climate Active Product Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Estimated stored biogenic carbon (Formula 10.4.3a)
Products
Timber products
Scope
Carbon Removal Indicator only
Conditions
- timber or paper material only
- the certification confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source
- stored carbon must be calculated with the 10.4.3 method
- water content, moisture content or dry-matter carbon content from the statement are used where published, otherwise the default assumptions apply
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 70, 71
12.3.2.2 Standard for acceptable data (construction and commissioning energy); 14.10.1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Climate Active Building Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Site construction and commissioning energy use
Products
Construction and commissioning energy (not a product)
Scope
Evidence for replacing the default construction energy rate only
Conditions
- clearly shows the amount of energy use
- clearly shows the date of sale or time period of use
- record from a third party
- for construction and commissioning energy only (12.3.2.2), not for material emissions, where only product certifications count (p. 12)
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 77, 95
9.4.2 a); 9.4.5.1 Conforming Climate Active Public Disclosure Statements; 9.4.5.2
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Climate Active Product Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
GHG total emissions, modules A1-A3, entered as GWPT
Products
Any included material
Scope
Product-level certification only; other Climate Active certifications are not considered (definition)
Conditions
Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
Reads two ways
SC-006: the tool reads two ways (p. 53 and p. 62); this row follows p. 62
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 12, 53, 62

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1 (row 'Climate Active Carbon Neutral')
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Carbon Neutral (printed as 'Climate Active Carbon Neutral')
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
listed as an example in Table 1
Products
All
Scope
Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Climate only.
Conditions
- Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification
- certification held for the product
Source
Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

Not named by: IS Rating v2.1, Homestar v5, Homestar v4.1, superseded, EnviroDevelopment v4, EarthCheck BPDS v5, LEED v5 BD+C, LEED v5 ID+C, LEED v4.1 BD+C, LEED v4.1 ID+C, WELL v2, BREEAM International NC v7.1, BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded.

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EPD

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About EPD

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

EPD
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Industry-Wide EPD EN15804 or ISO14025 (Third-Party Verified)
Earns
Responsible Products Value 1 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
EPD
Status
Accepted
Edition named
ISO 14025 (non-construction products)
Earns
Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
EPD
Status
Accepted
Edition named
ISO 14025 + EN 15804 (construction products)
Earns
Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
EPD
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Product-Specific EPD EN15804 or ISO14025 (Third-Party Verified)
Earns
Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot)Rating tool

10.4.1; 10.4.2.1; 10.4.2.3; 14.8.2 (stored biogenic carbon in timber, Carbon Removal Indicator)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
EN 15804+A2:2019
On what basis
Stored biogenic carbon in product (BCC-prod)
Products
Timber and paper materials
Scope
Counts toward the Carbon Removal Indicator only; does not affect the star rating or emissions intensity; not for repurposed materials (10.6) or non-timber biomass (10.5)
Conditions
- timber or paper material only
- applies when a product-specific emission factor per Section 9.4 (conforming EPD) is used
- EPD confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source certified by FSC, or by Responsible Wood as part of PEFC
- a statement that at least 95 % of the timber is certified is acceptable
- use BCC-prod; exclude BCC-pack
- stored carbon given in kg of carbon must be multiplied by 44/12 to give kgCO2e
- GWPB must not be used to find stored biogenic carbon
- if stored carbon cannot be found, use the default estimate in 10.4.3
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 69, 94
11.4.4 Source location as defined by an EPD; 14.9.1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Source location for transport emissions
Products
Materials entered with an EPD
Scope
Transport emissions (A4) source location only
Conditions
- source location is the manufacturing exit gate stated in the EPD
- where the EPD lists several production sites, use the site closest to the rated premises unless the actual site used is known
- not available for default assemblies
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 74, 95
9.4.2 a); 9.4.3.1 Conforming EPDs; 9.4.3.2; 9.4.3.3; 9.4.3.5 (product-specific emission factor, specific-product EPD)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
ISO 14025 with EN 15804+A1:2013, EN 15804+A2:2019 or ISO 21930:2017
On what basis
GWPT, modules A1-A3
Products
Any included material with a product-specific EPD
Scope
Overrides the default emission factor for that material only; cannot be used for similar products from other manufacturers; modules A1-A3 only
Conditions
Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 53, 59, 60, 61
9.4.2 b); 9.4.3.1 f); 9.4.3.4 Industry average EPDs
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
ISO 14025 with EN 15804+A1:2013, EN 15804+A2:2019 or ISO 21930:2017 (industry average EPD)
On what basis
Worst-case GWPT, modules A1-A3 (average multiplied by maximum variation)
Products
Materials covered by an industry average EPD
Scope
Second priority after product-specific data (9.4.2 b))
Conditions
Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 53, 59, 60, 61
9.4.3.5; 10.4.1; 10.4.2.3 (stored biogenic carbon from older EPDs)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
EN 15804+A1 and ISO 21930 (as printed)
On what basis
Stored biogenic carbon in product
Products
Timber and paper materials
Scope
Counts toward the Carbon Removal Indicator only
Conditions
- EPD conforms to Section 9.4.3.1
- timber or paper material only
- EPD confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source certified by FSC, or by Responsible Wood as part of PEFC
- a stored carbon value given in text or a diagram may be used only if the EPD clearly states it is stored in the product
- stored carbon given in kg of carbon must be multiplied by 44/12 to give kgCO2e
- if unsure or not reported, estimate using 10.4.3
- GWPB must not be used
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 61, 68, 69, 94
9.7.2 Vertical transport services (lift EPDs)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Modules A1-A3
Products
Lifts
Scope
Replaces default vertical transport emission factors
Conditions
- conforming EPD as per Section 9.4
- multiply the per-tkm factor by the total transportation performance over the service life per ISO 25745-2
- where several usage categories are published, select the most appropriate one as detailed in the EPD and confirmed by the lift manufacturer or developer
- enter the mass of the lift
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 65

IS Rating v2.1Rating tool

Rso-6(credit title not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms)
Status
Outside this credit's scope
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-6 · p. 51
Rso-7(credit title not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.75 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
On what basis
Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
Products
materials and products (any category)
Scope
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Conditions
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57
Rso-7(credit title not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.50 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
On what basis
Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
Products
materials and products (any category)
Scope
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Conditions
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

Evaluation guidance – Products, 'Evidence of product sustainability' and 'Environmental Product Declarations'; SESP Template – Products, 'Products have a lower environmental footprint'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
ISO 14025 (or EN 15804 for construction products)
On what basis
named way to verify; 'Gold standard verification includes third-party EPDs' (p. 5)
Products
FFE, ICT Goods, Textiles
Scope
The tool says EPDs do not show environmental preferability unless compared with other robust EPDs (p. 5).
Conditions
Not shown under Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Finance)'s terms
Source
Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 5, 6, 16, 17; SESP Template (unpaginated)
SESP Guidance for tender evaluation – Construction Services, 'Evidence'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
on the indicative list of evidence
Products
Construction materials
Scope
Indicative evidence list. Evaluators are told not all businesses can obtain EPDs.
Conditions
applicable to the region in which the procurement is delivered
Source
Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 5

Homestar v5Rating tool

EN2 Embodied Carbon, Carbon Footprint Data and Bespoke carbon footprint calculation
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
source data for the whole-of-life embodied carbon calculation
Products
All materials in the EN2 assessment scope
Scope
EN2 awards points for the LCA and A1-A5 results, not for holding an EPD.
Conditions
- datasets in line with EN 15804
- geographically relevant where possible
- used as source data in a bespoke calculation by or peer reviewed by a competent LCA practitioner
Source
Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 1, 3, 4
EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'EPD: Environmental Product Declaration', product-specific EPD; Additional Guidance on EPDs
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.25 points · points per material category
On what basis
product-specific EPD format
Products
not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12
EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'EPD', industry-wide EPD; Additional Guidance on EPDs
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.75 point · points per material category
On what basis
industry-wide EPD format
Products
not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12

Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool

MAT-1 Table 21 Environmental product Declaration; Additional Guidance: industry-wide EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Industry wide EPD
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
Conditions
- industry-wide EPD
- issued in conformance with ISO 14025 or EN15804
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
- manufacturer recognised as a participant in the EPD
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
MAT-1 Table 21 Environmental product Declaration; Additional Guidance: product-specific EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Product Specific EPD
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
Conditions
- product-specific EPD
- issued in conformance with ISO 14025 or EN15804
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7

EnviroDevelopment v4Rating tool

Materials 4.2.5(b) Structure: non-structural steel. Same clause in all ten typology sections: Masterplanned Communities, Residential Subdivision, Seniors Living, Multi-Unit Residential, Mixed Use, Industrial, Retail, Education, Health and Aged Care, Commercial
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
Products
non-structural steel
Scope
Built form structure option. It is an alternative to recycled content ≥15%. It applies to 80% of non-structural steel, a project quantity.
Conditions
- EPD to EN15804
- product is non-structural steel
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.5(e) Structure: structural timber. Lettered 4.2.5(d) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
Products
structural timber
Scope
Built form structure option. It is an alternative or addition to PEFC/AFS/FSC certification.
Conditions
- EPD to EN15804
- product is structural timber
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.5(f) Structure: bricks. Lettered 4.2.5(e) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
Products
bricks
Scope
Not shown under Urban Development Institute of Australia (EnviroDevelopment)'s terms
Conditions
- EPD to EN15804
- product is bricks
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.9 Alternative compliance (EPDs and/or certifications). Printed as 4.2.8 in Commercial. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
procured materials (any)
Scope
Alternative “compliance” (EnviroDevelopment’s word) route. 80% of procured materials is a project threshold. No EN15804 requirement is stated in this option.
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 135, 167, 197, 224, 251, 279, 308

EarthCheck BPDS v5Rating tool

30.1 Guidance: fallback where no formal rating is available for a material
Status
Accepted as an owner ruling
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
4 · credits (maximum for 30.1; 1 credit per 2 qualifying material categories)
Products
Material categories listed in the 30.1 guidance
Scope
Not shown under EarthCheck Pty Ltd's terms
The rule
Not shown under EarthCheck Pty Ltd's terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 75).
Source
EarthCheck BPDS v5 · p. 75

LEED v5 BD+CRating tool

MRc2(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1–3 POINTS · points
On what basis
project whole-project weighted-average GWP reduction against industry averages (Table 1)
Products
structure, enclosure and hardscape materials
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v5 BD+C · MRc2 · p. 2, 3
MRc2(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1–2 POINTS NEW CONSTRUCTION · points
On what basis
number of material categories below industry benchmarks (Table 1: three categories 1 point; five or more 2 points)
Products
structure, enclosure and hardscape materials
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v5 BD+C · MRc2 · p. 3
MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- Product-specific Type III: 1
- Optimised (over 20% lower GWP): 3
- Optimised (over 40% lower GWP, over 10% lower in three more categories): 5
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Climate Health, Ecosystem Health
On what basis
the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
Products
any MRc4 product category
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5

LEED v5 ID+CRating tool

MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
not named by the tool; industry-average (industrywide) Type III EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- Product-specific Type III: 1
- Optimised (over 20% lower GWP): 3
- Optimised (over 40% lower GWP, over 10% lower in three more categories): 5
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Climate Health, Ecosystem Health
On what basis
the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
Products
any MRc4 ID+C product category
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v5 ID+C · MRc4 · p. 5

LEED v4.1 BD+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per permanently installed product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 96
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
one whole product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per permanently installed product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 96
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
one whole product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per permanently installed product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 96
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
½ product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product with an action plan
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 97).
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 97
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product with an optimization report
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 97).
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 97
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product with an optimization report
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 97).
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 97
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
2 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product with an optimization report
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 97).
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 97
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product
Products
products under the Furniture and Medical Furnishings credit
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 106
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
one whole product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product
Products
products under the Furniture and Medical Furnishings credit
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 106
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
one whole product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product
Products
products under the Furniture and Medical Furnishings credit
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 106

LEED v4.1 ID+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
valued as one whole product · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 44
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
valued as one whole product · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 44
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
valued as 1.5 products · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 44
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
½ product; 1 product; 1.5 products; 2 products · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product, by report type
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 45
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 product · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 45).
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 45

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

Evidence requirements, Table 8 Evidence types: Certificates of compliance (third party)
Status
Outside this credit's scope
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Scope
General list of evidence document types, not a credit
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 34
Mat 01 Building life cycle assessment, M3 Third party verification, Table 73 item 2 (LCA or EPD data type); Definitions
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
first choice: product-specific EPD · Order of preference for LCA data
On what basis
LCA quality requirement checked by the third-party verifier for the exemplary verification credit (technical design phase)
Products
Construction products in the building LCA
Scope
Technical design and post-construction phases put a product EPD first and generic data second. Early design accepts generic or manufacturer-specific data.
Conditions
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 01 · p. 298, 299, 301
Mat 02 Environmental product declarations, criteria 1-2, M1, Table 74 (multi-product, multi-manufacturer EPD)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.5 · EPD points
On what basis
Per EPD. Points are summed per material classification, capped at 4 per classification. The credit needs a total of at least 20.
Products
Construction products (Table 75 material classes)
Scope
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Conditions
- EPD unexpired at the point of specification
- EPD not pending verification at specification
- Product installed in the building by the end of construction
- EPD issued or registered by a programme operator working to ISO 14025
- For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
- Type III declaration that BREEAM calls “Independently verified” to ISO 14025 (definition)
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 303, 304, 305
Mat 02 Environmental product declarations, criteria 1-2, M1, Table 74 (multi-product, single-manufacturer EPD)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.75 · EPD points
On what basis
Per EPD. Points are summed per material classification, capped at 4 per classification. The credit needs a total of at least 20.
Products
Construction products (Table 75 material classes)
Scope
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Conditions
- EPD unexpired at the point of specification
- EPD not pending verification at specification
- Product installed in the building by the end of construction
- EPD issued or registered by a programme operator working to ISO 14025
- For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
- Type III declaration that BREEAM calls “Independently verified” to ISO 14025 (definition)
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 303, 304, 305
Mat 02 Environmental product declarations, criteria 1-2, M1, Table 74 (single-product, single-manufacturer EPD); CN1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 · EPD points
On what basis
Per EPD. Points are summed per material classification, capped at 4 per classification. The credit needs a total of at least 20.
Products
Construction products (Table 75 material classes)
Scope
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Conditions
- EPD unexpired at the point of specification
- EPD not pending verification at specification
- Product installed in the building by the end of construction
- EPD issued or registered by a programme operator working to ISO 14025
- For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
- Type III declaration that BREEAM calls “Independently verified” to ISO 14025 (definition)
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 303, 304, 305

BREEAM International NC v6.0, supersededRating tool

Mat 01 Life cycle impacts, criterion 5 (One credit - Environmental product declarations); CN3.2; Relevant definitions
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
per product covered by an EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
Products
construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
Scope
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Conditions
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279
Mat 01 Life cycle impacts, exemplary level criterion 7; CN3.2
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
per product covered by a manufacturer specific EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
Products
construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
Scope
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Conditions
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278

Not named by: WELL v2.

Read EPD’s requirements →

Health Product Declaration

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Health Product Declaration

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

LEED v5 BD+CRating tool

MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Health Product Declaration
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- pre-checked, 1,000 ppm: 1
- third-party “verified”, 100 ppm: 2
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Human Health
On what basis
the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
Products
any MRc4 product category
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5

LEED v5 ID+CRating tool

MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Health Product Declaration
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- pre-checked, 1,000 ppm: 1
- third-party “verified”, 100 ppm: 2
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Human Health
On what basis
the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
Products
any MRc4 ID+C product category
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v5 ID+C · MRc4 · p. 5

LEED v4.1 BD+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

Health Product Declaration
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
per end use product
Products
permanently installed products (end use product)
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 101
Health Product Declaration
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 102
Health Product Declaration
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 102

LEED v4.1 ID+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

Health Product Declaration
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
complete HPD, hazards disclosed · disclosure completeness
On what basis
end use product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 48
Health Product Declaration
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 product · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 50
Health Product Declaration
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 products · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 50

WELL v2Rating tool

X07 Materials Transparency, Part 1 Select Products With Disclosed Ingredients
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Health Product Declaration
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Scope
Project threshold: at least 25 distinct products.
Conditions
Not shown under International WELL Building Institute pbc's terms
Source
WELL v2 · X07 (materials/feature/7)
X07 Materials Transparency, Part 2 Select Products With Enhanced Ingredient Disclosure
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Health Product Declaration
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Scope
Project threshold: at least 15 distinct products.
Conditions
Not shown under International WELL Building Institute pbc's terms
Source
WELL v2 · X07 (materials/feature/7)
X07 Materials Transparency, Part 3 Select Products With Third-Party Verified Ingredients
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Health Product Declaration
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Scope
Project threshold: at least 15 distinct products.
Conditions
Not shown under International WELL Building Institute pbc's terms
Source
WELL v2 · X07 (materials/feature/7)

Not named by: NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot), IS Rating v2.1, Australian Government ESP Policy, Homestar v5, Homestar v4.1, superseded, EnviroDevelopment v4, EarthCheck BPDS v5, BREEAM International NC v7.1, BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded.

Read Health Product Declaration’s requirements →

NaturePlus (GreenCollar)

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About NaturePlus (GreenCollar)

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

No rating tool or policy in Klar Cite names NaturePlus (GreenCollar). That is not a statement that none accepts it.

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Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

IS Rating v2.1Rating tool

Rso-7(credit title not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms)
Status
Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
Named as
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

LEED v5 BD+CRating tool

MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- Legal sourcing with disclosure: 1
- 100% recycled: 2
- forestry and recycled: 2
- forestry: 3
- 100% certified forest: 4
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Ecosystem Health, Social Health & Equity, Circular Economy
On what basis
the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
Products
wood products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Reads two ways
SC-004: the tool reads two ways (p. 15 and p. 5); the combined score is Table 1's (p. 5; owner, 28 Oct 2026); SC-005: the tool reads two ways (p. 19, 20 and p. 5); the combined score is Table 1's (p. 5; owner, 28 Oct 2026)
Source
LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5

LEED v5 ID+CRating tool

MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- Legal sourcing with disclosure: 1
- 100% recycled: 2
- forestry and recycled: 2
- forestry: 3
- 100% certified forest: 4
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Ecosystem Health, Social Health & Equity, Circular Economy
On what basis
the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
Products
wood products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Reads two ways
SC-004: the tool reads two ways (p. 15 and p. 5); the combined score is Table 1's (p. 5; owner, 28 Oct 2026); SC-005: the tool reads two ways (p. 19, 20 and p. 5); the combined score is Table 1's (p. 5; owner, 28 Oct 2026)
Source
LEED v5 ID+C · MRc4 · p. 5

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber evidence table
Status
Accepted
Named as
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Yes / Yes · Demonstrates timber is legally harvested / Demonstrates timber is legally traded
On what basis
Evidence type for the legally harvested and traded timber requirement
Products
Timber
Scope
Applies only to new formwork, scaffolding boards or other new temporary site timber purchased for the project. Reused timber that can be “verified” (BREEAM’s word) is excluded.
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per label plus additional requirement, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
Products
not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per label plus additional requirement, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
Products
not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3

BREEAM International NC v6.0, supersededRating tool

Counts towards Mat 03 criterion 5 (Step 1.3); GN18 Table 1

'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
Products
timber and timber-based products
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)
'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
Products
timber and timber-based products
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)

Read Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s requirements →