Ratings & Policy

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5 credentials, in Australian Government ESP Policy, EnviroDevelopment v4 and EarthCheck BPDS v5. Clear selection

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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Declare

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

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

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

  • Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1 (row 'Declare')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Declare
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    FFE
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Environment.
    Conditions
    FFE products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4, EarthCheck BPDS v5.

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EMICODE

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

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 EMICODE. That is not a statement that none accepts it.

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GECA

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

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

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

  • Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1 (row 'GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia)')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    GECA
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    FFE, Textiles
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus areas printed: Environment, Climate, Circularity.
    Conditions
    FFE or Textiles products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 10
  • Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 3, 'Goods contain recycled content/recycled materials are used'

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    GECA Recycled Products standard
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    GECA Recycled Products standard · standard
    On what basis
    named as an ecolabel that certifies recycled content
    Products
    FFE, ICT Goods, Textiles (Table 3 covers ESP products)
    Scope
    Recycled content consideration only; given as an example ('e.g.').
    Conditions
    • certification to the GECA Recycled Products standard
    • used as evidence of recycled content
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 17

EarthCheck BPDS v5Rating tool

  • 30 Sustainable Materials Selection and Arrangement, 30.1 Green rating/eco-label schemes

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    Named as
    GECA
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    4 · credits (maximum for 30.1; 1 credit per 2 qualifying material categories)
    On what basis
    Not shown under EarthCheck Pty Ltd's terms
    Products
    Material categories listed in the 30.1 guidance: Wood/timber, composites, panels; Glass; Concrete/concrete boards; Plastics and rubbers; Stone and gravel; Brick (including clay tiles and other ceramics); Gypsum; Fit outs; Floorings; Paints
    Scope
    Counts only for the listed material categories. 1 credit per two categories at 90% of material cost or more, up to 4 credits for 30.1.
    The rule
    Not shown under EarthCheck Pty Ltd's terms
    Source
    EarthCheck BPDS v5 · p. 75

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4.

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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.

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

  • Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1 (row 'Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS)')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Global Organic Textile Standard
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    Textiles
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Environment.
    Conditions
    Textiles products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 10

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4, EarthCheck BPDS v5.

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