Ratings & Policy

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4 credentials, in EarthCheck BPDS v5 and BREEAM International NC v7.1. 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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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: BREEAM International NC v7.1.

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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.

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

  • Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber evidence table

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    PEFC certification (includes products labelled PEFC mixed sources)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Yes / Yes · Demonstrates timber is legally harvested / Demonstrates timber is legally traded
    On what basis
    Evidence type for the legally harvested and traded timber requirement
    Products
    Timber
    Scope
    Applies only to new formwork, scaffolding boards or other new temporary site timber purchased for the project. Reused timber that can be “verified” (BREEAM’s word) is excluded.
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
  • Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    'PEFC Certified', 'PEFC Recycled'
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    'PEFC Certified - 100% PEFC Origin'
    Level
    7 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2

Not named by: EarthCheck BPDS v5.

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Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Sustainable Forestry Initiative

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

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

  • Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber evidence table

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    Sustainable Forestry Initiative
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Yes / Yes · Demonstrates timber is legally harvested / Demonstrates timber is legally traded
    On what basis
    Evidence type for the legally harvested and traded timber requirement
    Products
    Timber
    Scope
    Applies only to new formwork, scaffolding boards or other new temporary site timber purchased for the project. Reused timber that can be “verified” (BREEAM’s word) is excluded.
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
  • Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label plus additional requirement, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3
  • Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label plus additional requirement, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3

Not named by: EarthCheck BPDS v5.

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