Ratings & Policy

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International

4 credentials, in Homestar v5, EnviroDevelopment v4 and BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded. 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.

Homestar v5Rating tool

EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'Declare'
Status
Accepted
Named as
Declare
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.25 · points per material category
On what basis
material category with at least 50% “compliant” (Homestar’s word) content
Products
not stated by the tool
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 11

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4, BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded.

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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.

Homestar v5Rating tool

EN2 Embodied Carbon, Carbon Footprint Data and Bespoke carbon footprint calculation
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
source data for the whole-of-life embodied carbon calculation
Products
All materials in the EN2 assessment scope
Scope
EN2 awards points for the LCA and A1-A5 results, not for holding an EPD.
Conditions
- datasets in line with EN 15804
- geographically relevant where possible
- used as source data in a bespoke calculation by or peer reviewed by a competent LCA practitioner
Source
Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 1, 3, 4
EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'EPD: Environmental Product Declaration', product-specific EPD; Additional Guidance on EPDs
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.25 points · points per material category
On what basis
product-specific EPD format
Products
not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12
EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'EPD', industry-wide EPD; Additional Guidance on EPDs
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.75 point · points per material category
On what basis
industry-wide EPD format
Products
not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12

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 v6.0, supersededRating tool

Mat 01 Life cycle impacts, criterion 5 (One credit - Environmental product declarations); CN3.2; Relevant definitions
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
per product covered by an EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
Products
construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
Scope
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Conditions
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279
Mat 01 Life cycle impacts, exemplary level criterion 7; CN3.2
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
per product covered by a manufacturer specific EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
Products
construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
Scope
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Conditions
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278

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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.

Homestar v5Rating tool

EN2 Embodied Carbon, Assessment, Biogenic carbon
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
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 FSC
- 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 'Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
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 'FSC Certified' in the EWP & Timber and Flooring EN3 columns only.
Conditions
- FSC Mix, FSC 100% or FSC Recycled label
- certificate must be for the final product
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 9; List p. 1

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 v6.0, supersededRating tool

Mat 03 criterion 1 (legally harvested and traded timber), evidence table
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
timber and timber-based products
Scope
Prerequisite evidence only, not scored.
Conditions
- named as an example of certification for legally harvested and traded timber
- evidence listed for the interim design stage
- final post-construction stage needs documentary evidence that all timber used is legally harvested and traded
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 291
Mat 03 criterion 5 (Step 1.3); GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
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 construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
Products
timber and timber-based products
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
FSC Mix or FSC Recycled label
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)
Mat 03 criterion 5 (Step 1.3); GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
Edition named
'FSC 100%'
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
timber and timber-based products
Scope
In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
Conditions
FSC 100% label
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)

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