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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.

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
BES 6001
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 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted
Named as
BES 6001
Edition named
All (Issue 3)
Level
5 (Baseline score3) · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Minimum awarded to all products certified to the scheme (note 3)
Products
not stated by the tool
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted
Named as
BES 6001
Edition named
All (Issue 4)
Level
6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per scheme version, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
Products
not stated by the tool
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
BES 6001
Edition named
All (Issue 4)
Level
7 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per scheme version plus additional requirements, 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

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4.

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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.

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

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

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FSC

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

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

EnviroDevelopment v4Rating tool

Materials 4.2.5(e) Structure: structural timber. Lettered 4.2.5(d) in Residential Subdivision. All ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
certified
On what basis
certified to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standard
Products
structural timber
Scope
Built form structure option. It is an alternative to PEFC/AFS or an EPD to EN15804.
Conditions
product is structural timber
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.6(a) Envelope / linings: timber window frames. All ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
accredited/endorsed
Products
timber window frames
Scope
Building envelope option.
Conditions
product is timber window frames
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 166, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.8(c) Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes: joinery. Lettered 4.2.8(f) in Mixed Use. All ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
certified/endorsed
Products
joinery
Scope
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes option.
Conditions
product is joinery
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 167, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

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
FSC
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
Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Named as
FSC Controlled Wood
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Timber
Scope
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber evidence table
Status
Accepted
Named as
FSC certification (includes products labelled FSC Mix)
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. FSC Controlled Wood only is excluded (separate row).
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted
Named as
'FSC Mix', 'FSC Recycled'
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
Products
not stated by the tool
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted
Named as
FSC
Edition named
'FSC 100%'
Level
7 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
Products
not stated by the tool
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2

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