Ratings & Policy

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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.

No rating tool or policy in Klar Cite 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.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

Flooring Installation, Adhesives and Building Materials
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Parquet, Mineral Floors and Resilient Floor Coverings
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

Homestar v5Rating tool

HC7 Healthy Materials, method (4) adhesives and sealants; Recognised list, Indoor Air Quality Schemes row
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EMICODE
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme; a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
Products
Adhesives & Sealants (VOC)
Scope
Dot only in the Adhesives & Sealants MAT-2/HC7 column. Covers adhesives and sealants applied on site within the conditioned area.
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate must be for the final product; a component certificate needs a Technical Question
Source
Homestar v5 · HC7 · List p. 1; HC7 p. 1, 2

Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool

MAT-1 Sustainable Materials (Product Sustainability columns)
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Named as
EMICODE
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
All MAT-1 categories
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
MAT-2 (2) adhesives and sealants via Indoor Air Quality Schemes; list column Adhesives & Sealants / Indoor Pollutant (VOC)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EMICODE
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme; MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of adhesives and sealants “comply” (Homestar’s word); a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
Products
Adhesives and sealants
Scope
No dots in other columns; EMICODE class (GEV) not named
Conditions
- VOC criteria only
- adhesives and sealants only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11

Not named by: NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot), IS Rating v2.1, Australian Government ESP Policy, EnviroDevelopment v4, EarthCheck BPDS v5, LEED v5 BD+C, LEED v5 ID+C, LEED v4.1 BD+C, LEED v4.1 ID+C, WELL v2, BREEAM International NC v7.1, BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded.

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Living Product Challenge

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Living Product Challenge

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

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

Living Product Challenge
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Living Product Challenge 2.0 - Imperative Certification
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Living Product Challenge
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Living Product Challenge 2.0 - Petal Certification
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Living Product Challenge
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Living Product Challenge 2.0 - Full Certification
Earns
Responsible Products Value 27 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1 (row 'Living Product Challenge')
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Living Product Challenge
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. 11

LEED v4.1 BD+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

Living Product Challenge
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 101
Living Product Challenge
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 102
Living Product Challenge
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 102

LEED v4.1 ID+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

Living Product Challenge
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
inventory to 1,000 ppm · inventory threshold
On what basis
included Declare product label
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 48
Living Product Challenge
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Red List Free or LBC Red List Free · Declare label designation
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 50
Living Product Challenge
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Imperative 09: Transparent Material Health · Living Product Challenge imperative
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 50

WELL v2Rating tool

Counts towards X08 Materials Optimization, Part 2 Select Optimized Products

Living Product Challenge (Materials and Health & Happiness Petals) or Living Product Certification
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 Point · points
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Scope
Project threshold: at least 15 distinct products.
Conditions
- Counts toward at least 15 distinct permanently installed products, furniture and task and floor lamps certified under a listed program
- Living Product Challenge route requires the Materials and Health & Happiness Petals
Source
WELL v2 · X08 (materials/feature/8)
Living Product Challenge, Materials and Health & Happiness Petals
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Materials and Health & Happiness Petals · Petals
On what basis
Living Product Challenge petals
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Scope
Project threshold: at least 15 distinct products.
Conditions
Materials Petal and Health & Happiness Petal achieved
Source
WELL v2 · X08 (materials/feature/8)

Living Building Challenge 4.1Rating tool · 4.1 Program Manual (January 2026)

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Living Product Challenge Certification Requirement
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Living Product Challenge
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Definition of Multipliers
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Living Product Challenge
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
I14-4 Responsible Sourcing · Living Product Challenge Requirement
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Living Product Challenge
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

Not named by: NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot), IS Rating v2.1, Homestar v5, Homestar v4.1, superseded, EnviroDevelopment v4, EarthCheck BPDS v5, LEED v5 BD+C, LEED v5 ID+C, BREEAM International NC v7.1, BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded.

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UL GREENGUARD

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

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

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Responsible Products Value(credit title not shown under Green Building Council of Australia's terms)
Status
Accepted
Named as
UL Greenguard Certification Program for Chemical Emissions for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Earns
Responsible Products Value 3 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

Homestar v5Rating tool

HC7 Healthy Materials, methods (1)-(4); Recognised list, Indoor Air Quality Schemes row 'UL Greenguard'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
UL GREENGUARD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme; a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
Products
Adhesives & Sealants (VOC); Applied Coatings (VOC); Engineered Wood Products (VOC/Formaldehyde); Flooring (VOC)
Scope
HC7 only. No dot in MAT-1/EN3 columns.
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate must be for the final product; a component certificate needs a Technical Question
Source
Homestar v5 · HC7 · List p. 1; HC7 p. 1, 2

Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool

MAT-1 Sustainable Materials (Product Sustainability columns)
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Named as
UL GREENGUARD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
All MAT-1 categories
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
MAT-2 (1)-(4) via Indoor Air Quality Schemes; list columns Adhesives & Sealants, Applied Coatings, EWP & Timber, Flooring (Indoor Pollutant)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
UL GREENGUARD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme 'UL Greenguard'; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word); a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
Products
Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood; floor coverings
Scope
No GREENGUARD tier (e.g. Gold) specified
Conditions
- VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11

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