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5 credentials, in Homestar v5 and BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded. Clear selection

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.

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BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 284, 285, 293 (manual); 1, 2 (GN18)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: Homestar v5.

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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.

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

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Concrete Sustainability Council

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Concrete Sustainability Council

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 v6.0, supersededRating tool

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

Certified concrete (bronze level)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
4 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
Products
concrete
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
CSC certified concrete at bronze level
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)
Certified concrete (gold level)
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
concrete
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
CSC certified concrete at gold level
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)
Certified concrete (platinum level)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
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
concrete
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
CSC certified concrete at platinum level
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 7 (GN18)
Certified concrete (silver level)
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
concrete
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
CSC certified concrete at silver level
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)

Not named by: Homestar v5.

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Global Organic Textile Standard

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Global Organic Textile Standard

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 Global Organic Textile Standard. That is not a statement that none accepts it.

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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.

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
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 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

Not named by: BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded.

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