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Blue Angel

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

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
DE-UZ 132: Low-Emission Thermal Insulation Material and Suspended Ceilings (Version 5)
Edition named
v5
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1: Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications (row 'Blue Angel')
Status
Accepted
Named as
Blue Angel
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 (p. 5). Focus areas printed: Environment, Circularity, Climate.
Source
Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

Homestar v5Rating tool

HC7 Healthy Materials, methods (1) applied coatings, (2) floor coverings, (3) engineered wood, (4) adhesives and sealants; Recognised list, Indoor Air Quality Schemes rows
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Blue Angel
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme; a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
Products
Adhesives & Sealants (VOC); Applied Coatings (VOC); Engineered Wood Products (VOC/Formaldehyde); Flooring (VOC)
Scope
HC7 only. No dot in any MAT-1/EN3 column. HC7 counts interior products: on-site applied coatings, and adhesives and sealants applied on site within the conditioned area.
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate must be for the final product; a component certificate needs a Technical Question
Source
Homestar v5 · HC7 · List p. 1; HC7 p. 1, 2

Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool

MAT-1 Sustainable Materials (Product Sustainability columns)
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Named as
Blue Angel
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
All MAT-1 categories
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
MAT-2 (1)-(4) via Indoor Air Quality Schemes; list columns Adhesives & Sealants, Applied Coatings, EWP & Timber, Flooring (Indoor Pollutant)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Blue Angel
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word); a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
Products
Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood; floor coverings
Scope
Listed under Indoor Air Quality Schemes, not as an eco-label
Conditions
- VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11

EarthCheck BPDS v5Rating tool

30 Sustainable Materials Selection and Arrangement, 30.1 Green rating/eco-label schemes
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
Named as
Blue Angel
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
4 · credits (maximum for 30.1; 1 credit per 2 qualifying material categories)
On what basis
Not shown under EarthCheck Pty Ltd's terms
Products
Material categories listed in the 30.1 guidance: Wood/timber, composites, panels; Glass; Concrete/concrete boards; Plastics and rubbers; Stone and gravel; Brick (including clay tiles and other ceramics); Gypsum; Fit outs; Floorings; Paints
Scope
Counts only for the listed material categories. 1 credit per two categories at 90% of material cost or more, up to 4 credits for 30.1.
The rule
Not shown under EarthCheck Pty Ltd's terms
Source
EarthCheck BPDS v5 · p. 75

WELL v2Rating tool

X01 Material Restrictions, Part 3 Restrict Lead, 1: Paints and electronics (paints)
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
Named as
Blue Angel
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Paints applied as finishes
Scope
Paint path only. Not the electronics or drinking-water pipe parts of X01 Part 3.
The rule
Not shown under International WELL Building Institute pbc's terms
Source
WELL v2 · X01 (materials/feature/1)
X11 Cleaning Products and Protocols, Part 2 Select Preferred Cleaning Products
Status
Outside this credit's scope
Named as
Blue Angel
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Cleaning products
Scope
Cleaning products, not construction products.
Source
WELL v2 · X11 (materials/feature/11)

Not named by: NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot), IS Rating v2.1, EnviroDevelopment v4, LEED v5 BD+C, LEED v5 ID+C, LEED v4.1 BD+C, LEED v4.1 ID+C, BREEAM International NC v7.1, BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded.

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CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel

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
CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted
Named as
All
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per scheme, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
Products
Constructional steel (scheme name)
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2

BREEAM International NC v6.0, supersededRating tool

Mat 03 criterion 5 (Step 1.3); GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
All
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
constructional steel
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
- certified under the CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme
- scores zero where the product is non-“compliant” (BREEAM’s word) with the broken chain requirements (Step 1.3, p. 285): organisations downstream of the certified one may lack their own certification only if they only handle or transport, or only fabricate, assemble or install under a recognised quality management system that prevents mixing with uncertified sources and operate in a jurisdiction with robust, well-enforced environmental, social and economic controls (CN3.4, p. 284)
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 284, 285, 293 (manual); 1, 2 (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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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.

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SCS Standards

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

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

Homestar v5Rating tool

HC7 Healthy Materials, methods (2) floor coverings and (3) engineered wood; Recognised list, Indoor Air Quality Schemes row 'SCS Indoor Avantage Gold'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
SCS Standards
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme; listed as Gold
Products
Engineered Wood Products (VOC/Formaldehyde); Flooring (VOC)
Scope
Dots only in the EWP and Flooring MAT-2/HC7 columns. No dot for adhesives, coatings or any EN3 column.
Conditions
- Indoor Advantage Gold level
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate must be for the final product; a component certificate needs a Technical Question
Source
Homestar v5 · HC7 · List p. 1; HC7 p. 1, 2

Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool

MAT-1 Sustainable Materials (Product Sustainability columns)
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Named as
SCS Standards
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
All MAT-1 categories
Scope
Applies to SCS Indoor Advantage Gold; other SCS programmes not mentioned
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
MAT-2 (3) floor coverings and (4) engineered wood via Indoor Air Quality Schemes
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
SCS Standards
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word); listed as SCS Indoor Avantage Gold
Products
Engineered wood; floor coverings
Scope
Not marked for adhesives, sealants or applied coatings
Conditions
- Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- engineered wood and floor coverings only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11

EarthCheck BPDS v5Rating tool

30 Sustainable Materials Selection and Arrangement, 30.1 Green rating/eco-label schemes
Status
Accepted as an owner ruling
Named as
SCS Standards
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
Counts only for the listed material categories.
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

MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
SCS Standards
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Legal sourcing with disclosure: 1 · LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
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
wood products
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. 5).
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
SCS Standards
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Legal sourcing with disclosure: 1 · LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
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
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
Source
LEED v5 ID+C · MRc4 · p. 5

Not named by: NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot), IS Rating v2.1, Australian Government ESP Policy, EnviroDevelopment v4, 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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