Ratings & Policy

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5 credentials, in 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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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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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

EarthCheck BPDS v5Rating tool

30.1 Guidance: fallback where no formal rating is available for a material
Status
Accepted as an owner ruling
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
4 · credits (maximum for 30.1; 1 credit per 2 qualifying material categories)
Products
Material categories listed in the 30.1 guidance
Scope
Not shown under EarthCheck Pty Ltd's terms
The rule
Not shown under EarthCheck Pty Ltd's terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 75).
Source
EarthCheck BPDS v5 · p. 75

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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.

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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Health Product Declaration

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Health Product Declaration

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 Health Product Declaration. That is not a statement that none accepts it.

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