Ratings & Policy

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5 credentials, in EnviroDevelopment v4 and WELL v2. 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.

WELL v2Rating tool

X07 Materials Transparency, Part 1 Select Products With Disclosed Ingredients
Status
Accepted
Named as
Declare label
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Scope
Project threshold: at least 25 distinct products.
Source
WELL v2 · X07 (materials/feature/7)
X07 Materials Transparency, Part 2 Select Products With Enhanced Ingredient Disclosure
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Declare label
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Scope
Project threshold: at least 15 distinct products.
Conditions
- All ingredients disclosed down to 100 ppm
- All ingredients publicly disclosed
Source
WELL v2 · X07 (materials/feature/7)
X07 Materials Transparency, Part 3 Select Products With Third-Party Verified Ingredients
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Declare label
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Scope
Project threshold: at least 15 distinct products.
Conditions
Ingredient disclosure “verified” (WELL’s word) by a third party not affiliated with the manufacturer or the certificate
Source
WELL v2 · X07 (materials/feature/7)

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4.

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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.

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

Not named by: WELL v2.

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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.

WELL v2Rating tool

X01 Material Restrictions, Part 3 Restrict Lead, 1: Paints and electronics (paints)
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
Named as
GECA
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Paints applied as finishes
Scope
Paint path only.
The rule
Not shown under International WELL Building Institute pbc's terms
Source
WELL v2 · X01 (materials/feature/1)
X11 Cleaning Products and Protocols, Part 2 Select Preferred Cleaning Products
Status
Outside this credit's scope
Named as
GECA
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Cleaning products
Scope
Cleaning products, not construction products.
Source
WELL v2 · X11 (materials/feature/11)

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4.

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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.

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
PEFC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
certified
On what basis
certified to a PEFC standard
Products
structural timber
Scope
Built form structure option. It is an alternative to FSC 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
PEFC
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
PEFC
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

Not named by: WELL v2.

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