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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.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Responsible Products Value(credit title not shown under Green Building Council of Australia's terms)
Status
Accepted
Named as
BES-6001 (Version 4)
Edition named
v4
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5–9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

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

BREEAM International NC v6.0, supersededRating tool

Mat 03 criterion 5 (Step 1.3); CN3.2; GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
BES 6001
Edition named
All (Issue 3)
Level
5 (Baseline score3) · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
Products
not limited by the tool
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
BES 6001 Issue 3
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 284, 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)
Mat 03 criterion 5 (Step 1.3); GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
BES 6001
Edition named
All (Issue 4)
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
not limited by the tool
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
BES 6001 Issue 4
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 7 (GN18)
Mat 03 criterion 5 (Step 1.3); 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 construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
Products
not limited by the tool
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, 7 (GN18)

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, LEED v5 BD+C, LEED v5 ID+C, LEED v4.1 BD+C, LEED v4.1 ID+C, WELL v2.

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Steel Sustainability Australia

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Steel Sustainability Australia

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

Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 1
Earns
Responsible Products Value 0–4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 1
Earns
Responsible Products Value 0–4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 1
Earns
Responsible Products Value 0–4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 1
Earns
Responsible Products Value 0–4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 1
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5–9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 2B
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5–9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 1
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5–9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 2A
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 3
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 2A
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 2B
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 2A
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 2B
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 2A
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 2B
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 2A
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 2B
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10–14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 3
Earns
Responsible Products Value 15+ · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 3
Earns
Responsible Products Value 15+ · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 3
Earns
Responsible Products Value 15+ · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 3
Earns
Responsible Products Value 15+ · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 2A
Earns
Responsible Products Value 15+ · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 2B
Earns
Responsible Products Value 15+ · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel Sustainability Australia
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 3
Earns
Responsible Products Value 15+ · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

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UL GREENGUARD

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

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
UL Greenguard Certification Program for Chemical Emissions for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Earns
Responsible Products Value 0–4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

Homestar v5Rating tool

HC7 Healthy Materials, methods (1)-(4); Recognised list, Indoor Air Quality Schemes row 'UL Greenguard'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
UL GREENGUARD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
● · recognised IAQ scheme (no levels printed)
On what basis
product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme
Products
Adhesives & Sealants (VOC); Applied Coatings (VOC); Engineered Wood Products (VOC/Formaldehyde); Flooring (VOC)
Scope
HC7 only. No dot in MAT-1/EN3 columns.
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
UL GREENGUARD
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
UL GREENGUARD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
● · recognition mark in list cell
On what basis
Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme 'UL Greenguard'; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word)
Products
Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood; floor coverings
Scope
No GREENGUARD tier (e.g. Gold) specified
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

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