Ratings & Policy

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BES 6001

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About BES 6001

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

None of the rating tools or policies selected names BES 6001. That is not a statement that none accepts it.

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Carpet Institute

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

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

EN3 Sustainable Materials, approved eco-labels; Recognised list, ECS Level A Recognition, Flooring Product Sustainability (MAT-1/EN3)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Carpet Institute
Edition named
ECS v1.2
Level
ECS v1.2 Level 4 (two options) · ECS level, recognised as Level A eco-label = 1.5 points
On what basis
points per material category
Products
Flooring
Scope
Flooring only.
Conditions
- ECS v1.2 Level 4 certification
- certificate must be for the final product
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9
EN3 Sustainable Materials, approved eco-labels; Recognised list, ECS Level B Recognition, Flooring Product Sustainability (MAT-1/EN3)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Carpet Institute
Edition named
ECS v1.2
Level
ECS v1.2 Level 3 · ECS level, recognised as Level B eco-label = 1 point
On what basis
points per material category
Products
Flooring
Scope
Flooring only.
Conditions
- ECS v1.2 Level 3 certification
- certificate must be for the final product
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9
EN3 Sustainable Materials, approved eco-labels; Recognised list, ECS Level C Recognition, Flooring Product Sustainability (MAT-1/EN3)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Carpet Institute
Edition named
ECS v1.2
Level
ECS v1.2 Level 2 · ECS level, recognised as Level C eco-label = 0.75 point
On what basis
points per material category
Products
Flooring
Scope
Flooring only.
Conditions
- ECS v1.2 Level 2 certification
- certificate must be for the final product
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9
HC7 Healthy Materials, method (2) floor coverings; Recognised list, Carpet Institute of Australia ECS rows, Flooring Indoor Pollutant (VOC) MAT-2/HC7
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Carpet Institute
Edition named
ECS v1.2
On what basis
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Products
Flooring
Scope
Flooring only. HC7 points do not vary by level.
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- ECS v1.2 certification at Level 4, 3 or 2
- certificate must be for the final product; a component certificate needs a Technical Question
Source
Homestar v5 · HC7 · List p. 1; HC7 p. 1

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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.

None of the rating tools or policies selected names CDPH Standard Method. That is not a statement that none accepts it.

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Product Carbon Footprint

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Product Carbon Footprint

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

EN2 Embodied Carbon, Carbon Footprint Data and Bespoke carbon footprint calculation
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Product Carbon Footprint
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. EN2 p. 3, 4).
Source
Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 3, 4
EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'CarboNZero product certification' (0.75) and 'CEMARS product certification' (0.25)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Product Carbon Footprint
Edition named
PAS 2050:2011
Level
0.75 (CarboNZero product certification); 0.25 (CEMARS product certification) · points (EN3 Sustainable Materials, per material category; max 1.5 per category)
Conditions
Only through CarboNZero product certification (0.75) or CEMARS product certification (0.25), each being independent verification and certification that the product's carbon footprint is calculated to PAS 2050:2011. CarboNZero also requires: measures to manage, reduce and mitigate the product's net GHG emissions to zero; a commitment to an emissions management and reduction plan; and offsetting of remaining unavoidable emissions with carbon credits that Homestar calls “verified”. CEMARS also requires: lifecycle GHG emissions of the product measured; and a commitment to manage and reduce them under an emissions management and reduction plan. Points apply only where at least 50% of the material category content is reused, eco-preferred or responsibly sourced. Evidence: product data sheet or certificate demonstrating “compliance” (Homestar’s word). Where a product qualifies for several methods, the one with the most points is selected.
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. EN3 p. 11, 12).
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 11, 12

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