Ratings & Policy

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5 credentials, in Homestar v5 and BREEAM International NC v7.1. 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 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

Not named by: Homestar v5.

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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

Not named by: BREEAM International NC v7.1.

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Global Responsible Textile Standard

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Global Responsible 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 Responsible Textile Standard. That is not a statement that none accepts it.

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PEFC

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

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, Assessment, Biogenic carbon
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
PEFC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
biogenic carbon sequestration may be counted in the modules A-D lifecycle footprint
Products
Timber and engineered wood products
Scope
No sequestration in A1-A5 emissions used for points 2-6.
Conditions
- the timber or engineered wood must have achieved EN3 points for PEFC
- sequestration counts only in the overall A-D footprint, not in A1-A5
- evidence of responsible sourcing in the materials specification
Source
Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 4
EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)'
Status
Accepted
Named as
PEFC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 · points per material category
On what basis
material category with at least 50% “compliant” (Homestar’s word) content
Products
Structural and framing timber, other solid timber, engineered wood, timber cladding, flooring
Scope
The list shows 'PEFC Certified' in the EWP & Timber and Flooring EN3 columns only. List note d: final-product certificates only.
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 9; List p. 1

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber evidence table
Status
Accepted
Named as
PEFC certification (includes products labelled PEFC mixed sources)
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.
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted
Named as
'PEFC Certified', 'PEFC 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
PEFC
Edition named
'PEFC Certified - 100% PEFC Origin'
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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Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Sustainable Forestry Initiative

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

Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber evidence table
Status
Accepted
Named as
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
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.
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per label plus additional requirement, 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
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
On what basis
Per label plus additional requirement, 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: Homestar v5.

Read Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s requirements →