Ratings & Policy
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Australia and New Zealand
Which credential?
- Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
- BEP PVC
- BES 6001
- Blue Angel
- CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel
- Carpet Institute
- Climate Active
- Concrete Sustainability Council
- Cradle to Cradle Certified
- Declare
- Eco Choice Aotearoa
- EMICODE
- EPD
- EPD Australasia
- EU Ecolabel
- FSC
- GECA
- Global GreenTag
- Global Organic Textile Standard
- Global Responsible Textile Standard
- Green Seal
- Health Product Declaration
- International EPD System
- Living Product Challenge
- Nordic Swan
- PEFC
- Product Carbon Footprint
- Responsible Steel
- Responsible Wood
- SCS Standards
- Steel Sustainability Australia
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative
- UL GREENGUARD
- AFRDI Green Tick
- CDPH Standard Method
- CEN
- ISO
- LEVEL
- NaturePlus (GreenCollar)
- PACT
5 credentials, in Australian Government ESP Policy, Homestar v4.1, superseded and EnviroDevelopment v4. 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.
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.
Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy
Evaluation guidance – Products, 'Evidence of product sustainability' and 'Environmental Product Declarations'; SESP Template – Products, 'Products have a lower environmental footprint'
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- EPD
- Edition named
- ISO 14025 (or EN 15804 for construction products)
- On what basis
- named way to verify; 'Gold standard verification includes third-party EPDs' (p. 5)
- Products
- FFE, ICT Goods, Textiles
- Scope
- The tool says EPDs do not show environmental preferability unless compared with other robust EPDs (p. 5).
- Conditions
- Not shown under Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Finance)'s terms
- Source
- Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 5, 6, 16, 17; SESP Template (unpaginated)
SESP Guidance for tender evaluation – Construction Services, 'Evidence'
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- EPD
- Edition named
- Not stated by the tool
- On what basis
- on the indicative list of evidence
- Products
- Construction materials
- Scope
- Indicative evidence list. Evaluators are told not all businesses can obtain EPDs.
- Conditions
- applicable to the region in which the procurement is delivered
- Source
- Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 5
Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool
MAT-1 Table 21 Environmental product Declaration; Additional Guidance: industry-wide EPD
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- EPD
- Edition named
- Not stated by the tool
- Level
- 1 · MAT-1 points per material category
- On what basis
- Industry wide EPD
- Products
- Any MAT-1 material category
- Conditions
- industry-wide EPD
- issued in conformance with ISO 14025 or EN15804
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
- manufacturer recognised as a participant in the EPD
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
MAT-1 Table 21 Environmental product Declaration; Additional Guidance: product-specific EPD
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- EPD
- Edition named
- Not stated by the tool
- Level
- 1.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
- On what basis
- Product Specific EPD
- Products
- Any MAT-1 material category
- Conditions
- product-specific EPD
- issued in conformance with ISO 14025 or EN15804
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
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
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
Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels; list column Applied Coatings / Product Sustainability
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- GECA PCv2.2i-2012
- Level
- Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
- On what basis
- Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
- Products
- Applied coatings (paint)
- Conditions
- certified to GECA PCv2.2i-2012
- certificate for the final product
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels; list column EWP & Timber / Product Sustainability, Level A row
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- GECA FFM v3.0-2017; GECA 28-2010 v2.1; GECA 04-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2
- Level
- Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
- On what basis
- Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
- Products
- Engineered wood products and timber
- Conditions
- certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
- certificate for the final product
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels; list column EWP & Timber / Product Sustainability, Level B row
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- GECA FF v3.0-2017
- Level
- Level B Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
- On what basis
- Level B Eco-label 1.5 points per material category
- Products
- Engineered wood products and timber
- Conditions
- Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels; list column Flooring / Product Sustainability
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- GECA 50-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2; GECA 40-2008 v1.1; GECA 04-2011v2
- Level
- Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
- On what basis
- Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
- Products
- Floor coverings
- Conditions
- certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
- certificate for the final product
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels; list column Insulation / Product Sustainability
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- BIMv2.0-2018
- Level
- Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
- On what basis
- Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
- Products
- Insulation (soft thermal and acoustic)
- Scope
- Rigid insulation excluded from the category
- Conditions
- Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels; list column Interior Plasterboard and Fibre Cement Linings / Product Sustainability
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- GECA 04-2011v2; GECA 40-2008 v1.1
- Level
- Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
- On what basis
- Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
- Products
- Interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings
- Conditions
- Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels; list column Steel / Product Sustainability
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- SSPv1.0-2019
- Level
- Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
- On what basis
- Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
- Products
- Steel
- Conditions
- Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-2 (1) applied coatings; list column Applied Coatings / Indoor Pollutant (VOC)
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- GECA PCv2.2i-2012
- On what basis
- MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of applied coatings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
- Products
- Applied coatings
- Conditions
- certified to GECA PCv2.2i-2012
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
MAT-2 (2) adhesives and sealants; list column Adhesives & Sealants / Indoor Pollutant (VOC)
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- GECA AFSv4.0-2014
- On what basis
- MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of adhesives and sealants “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
- Products
- Adhesives and sealants
- Conditions
- certified to GECA AFSv4.0-2014
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
MAT-2 (3) floor coverings; list column Flooring / Indoor Pollutant (VOC)
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- GECA 50-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2; GECA 40-2008 v1.1; GECA 04-2011v2
- On what basis
- MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of floor coverings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
- Products
- Floor coverings
- Conditions
- certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
MAT-2 (4) engineered wood; list column EWP & Timber / Indoor Pollutant (VOC/Formaldehyde)
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- GECA
- Edition named
- GECA FFM v3.0-2017; GECA 28-2010 v2.1; GECA 04-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2
- On what basis
- MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of engineered wood “meets” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
- Products
- Engineered wood
- Conditions
- certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
- VOC/formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate for the final product
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4.
Global Responsible Textile Standard
Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Global Responsible 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.
None of the rating tools or policies selected names Global Responsible Textile Standard. That is not a statement that none accepts it.
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.
Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool
MAT-1 Table 21 Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification; list columns EWP & Timber and Flooring / Product Sustainability
- Status
- Accepted with conditions
- Named as
- PEFC
- Edition named
- Not stated by the tool
- Level
- 2 · MAT-1 points per material category
- On what basis
- material is PEFC certified
- Products
- Engineered wood products and timber; flooring
- Scope
- List shows 'PEFC Certified' only in the EWP & Timber and Flooring columns
- Conditions
- PEFC certified
- certificate for the final product
- Source
- Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 4; 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
- 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: Australian Government ESP Policy.