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Climate Active

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Climate Active

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
    Climate Active Standard for Products & Services
    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

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot)Rating tool

  • 10.3 Claiming carbon neutral materials; 14.8.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Climate Active Product Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Carbon offsets, modules A1-A3
    Products
    Individual building materials
    Scope
    Carbon Removal Indicator only; does not affect the star rating or emissions intensity
    Conditions
    • a product-specific emission factor for the Climate Active certified product is used per 9.4.5
    • individual building materials only
    • covers extraction, processing and manufacture only (A1-A3)
    • public disclosure statement for the year the material was purchased
    • as-built evidence that the specific material was used
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 67, 94
  • 10.4.2.1; 10.4.2.5 Finding stored biogenic carbon in a Climate Active Public Disclosure Statement; 10.4.3

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Climate Active Product Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Estimated stored biogenic carbon (Formula 10.4.3a)
    Products
    Timber products
    Scope
    Carbon Removal Indicator only
    Conditions
    • timber or paper material only
    • the certification confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source
    • stored carbon must be calculated with the 10.4.3 method
    • water content, moisture content or dry-matter carbon content from the statement are used where published, otherwise the default assumptions apply
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 70, 71
  • 12.3.2.2 Standard for acceptable data (construction and commissioning energy); 14.10.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Climate Active Building Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Site construction and commissioning energy use
    Products
    Construction and commissioning energy (not a product)
    Scope
    Evidence for replacing the default construction energy rate only
    Conditions
    • clearly shows the amount of energy use
    • clearly shows the date of sale or time period of use
    • record from a third party
    • for construction and commissioning energy only (12.3.2.2), not for material emissions, where only product certifications count (p. 12)
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 77, 95
  • 9.4.2 a); 9.4.5.1 Conforming Climate Active Public Disclosure Statements; 9.4.5.2

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Climate Active Product Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    GHG total emissions, modules A1-A3, entered as GWPT
    Products
    Any included material
    Scope
    Product-level certification only; other Climate Active certifications are not considered (definition)
    Conditions
    Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
    Reads two ways
    SC-006: the tool reads two ways (p. 53 and p. 62); this row follows p. 62
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 12, 53, 62

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

  • Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1 (row 'Climate Active Carbon Neutral')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Carbon Neutral (printed as 'Climate Active Carbon Neutral')
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    All
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Climate only.
    Conditions
    • Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification
    • certification held for the product
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

Not named by: IS Rating v2.1, Homestar v5, Homestar v4.1, superseded, 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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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.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Declare 2.0 - Declared
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Declare 2.0 - Red List Approved
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 8 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Declare 2.0 - Red List Free
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 8 · 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 'Declare')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Declare
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    FFE
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Environment.
    Conditions
    FFE products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

Homestar v5Rating tool

  • EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'Declare'

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    Declare
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.25 · points per material category
    On what basis
    material category with at least 50% “compliant” (Homestar’s word) content
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 11

Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool

  • MAT-1 Table 21 Declare

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    Declare
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
    On what basis
    Declare labelled products
    Products
    Any MAT-1 material category
    Source
    Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 6

LEED v5 BD+CRating tool

  • MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    version 2.0; v2.0 or later
    Edition named
    v2.0
    Level
    • Declare v2.0: 1
    • Red List Free or Approved, third-party “verified”: 2
    · LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
    Draws on
    Human Health
    On what basis
    the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    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 v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5

LEED v5 ID+CRating tool

  • MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    version 2.0; v2.0 or later
    Edition named
    v2.0
    Level
    • Declare v2.0: 1
    • Red List Free or Approved, third-party “verified”: 2
    · LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
    Draws on
    Human Health
    On what basis
    the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
    Products
    any MRc4 ID+C product category
    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 v5 ID+C · MRc4 · p. 5

LEED v4.1 BD+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Red List Free, LBC Red List Free, or Declared · Declare label designation
    On what basis
    per 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 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 100
  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    LBC Red List Approved or LBC Compliant · Declare label designation
    On what basis
    per 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 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 100
  • Declare

    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
    valued as 1 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

  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Red List Free, LBC Red List Free, or Declared · Declare label designation
    On what basis
    per 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
  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    LBC Red List Approved or LBC Compliant · Declare label designation
    On what basis
    per 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
  • Declare

    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 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. 50

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)

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

  • I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Declare Labels Requirement

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Declare label
    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
    Declare label
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
  • I14-3 Responsible Sourcing · Declare Product Requirement

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Declare label
    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, EnviroDevelopment v4, EarthCheck BPDS v5, BREEAM International NC v7.1, BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded.

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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.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

  • Responsible Products Value(credit title not shown under Green Building Council of Australia's terms)

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    PEFC ST 1003: 2018
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 8 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot)Rating tool

  • 10.4.1; 10.4.4; 14.8.2

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Stored biogenic carbon in the Carbon Removal Indicator only
    Conditions
    • timber or paper material only
    • certified by Responsible Wood as part of PEFC (per 10.4.1)
    • retain certification details including licence number
    • where an EPD states the certified share, at least 95 % is acceptable
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 72, 94

IS Rating v2.1Rating tool

  • Rso-7(credit title not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms)

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

Homestar v5Rating tool

  • EN2 Embodied Carbon, Assessment, Biogenic carbon

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    biogenic carbon sequestration may be counted in the modules A-D lifecycle footprint
    Products
    Timber and engineered wood products
    Scope
    No sequestration in A1-A5 emissions used for points 2-6.
    Conditions
    • the timber or engineered wood must have achieved EN3 points for PEFC
    • sequestration counts only in the overall A-D footprint, not in A1-A5
    • evidence of responsible sourcing in the materials specification
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 4
  • EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)'

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.5 · points per material category
    On what basis
    material category with at least 50% “compliant” (Homestar’s word) content
    Products
    Structural and framing timber, other solid timber, engineered wood, timber cladding, flooring
    Scope
    The list shows 'PEFC Certified' in the EWP & Timber and Flooring EN3 columns only. List note d: final-product certificates only.
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 9; List p. 1

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

LEED v5 BD+CRating tool

  • MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    • Legal sourcing with disclosure: 1
    • PEFC Recycled: 2
    • PEFC Certified: 3
    · LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
    Draws on
    Ecosystem Health, Social Health & Equity, Circular Economy
    On what basis
    the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
    Products
    wood 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 v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5

LEED v5 ID+CRating tool

  • MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    • Legal sourcing with disclosure: 1
    • PEFC Recycled: 2
    • PEFC Certified: 3
    · LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
    Draws on
    Ecosystem Health, Social Health & Equity, Circular Economy
    On what basis
    the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
    Products
    wood 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 v5 ID+C · MRc4 · p. 5

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

BREEAM International NC v6.0, supersededRating tool

  • Mat 03 criterion 1 (legally harvested and traded timber), evidence table

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    timber and timber-based products
    Scope
    Prerequisite evidence only, not scored.
    Conditions
    • named as an example of certification for legally harvested and traded timber
    • evidence listed for the interim design stage
    • final post-construction stage needs documentary evidence that all timber used is legally harvested and traded
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 291
  • Mat 03 criterion 5 (Step 1.3); GN18 Table 1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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 construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    timber and timber-based products
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    PEFC Certified or PEFC Recycled label
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)
  • Mat 03 criterion 5 (Step 1.3); GN18 Table 1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    'PEFC Certified - 100% PEFC Origin'
    Level
    7 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    timber and timber-based products
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    PEFC Certified - 100% PEFC Origin label
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 7 (GN18)

Not named by: Australian Government ESP Policy, EarthCheck BPDS v5, LEED v4.1 BD+C, LEED v4.1 ID+C, WELL v2.

Read PEFC’s requirements →

Responsible Wood

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Responsible Wood

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
    Responsible Wood
    Edition named
    AS-NZS 4708:2021 and 4707:2021
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 12 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot)Rating tool

  • 10.4.1; 10.4.4 (default emission factor); 14.8.2

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Responsible Wood
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Stored biogenic carbon in the Carbon Removal Indicator only
    Conditions
    • timber or paper material only
    • Responsible Wood certification as part of PEFC
    • retain certification details including licence number
    • where an EPD states the certified share, at least 95 % is acceptable
    • with a default emission factor, select 'sustainable forest certified' in the input form
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 72, 94

IS Rating v2.1Rating tool

  • Rso-7(credit title not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms)

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Named as
    Responsible Wood
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

  • Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1 (row 'Responsible Wood')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Responsible Wood
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    FFE
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Environment.
    Conditions
    FFE products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 11

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
    Responsible Wood
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified
    On what basis
    certified to AFS (Australian Forestry Standard), named as an example of a PEFC standard
    Products
    structural timber
    Scope
    Built form structure option.
    Conditions
    product is structural timber
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307, 317
  • Materials 4.2.6(a) Envelope / linings: timber window frames. All ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Responsible Wood
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    accredited/endorsed
    On what basis
    AFS given as an example of PEFC
    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
    Responsible Wood
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified/endorsed
    On what basis
    AFS given as an example of PEFC
    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

LEED v5 BD+CRating tool

  • MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Responsible Wood
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    • PEFC Recycled: 2
    • PEFC Certified: 3
    · LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
    Draws on
    Ecosystem Health, Social Health & Equity, Circular Economy
    On what basis
    the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
    Products
    wood 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 v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5

LEED v5 ID+CRating tool

  • MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    Responsible Wood
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    • PEFC Recycled: 2
    • PEFC Certified: 3
    · LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
    Draws on
    Ecosystem Health, Social Health & Equity, Circular Economy
    On what basis
    the combined score Table 1 prints for the document; a product takes the highest score in each criteria area, and areas add up to at most 5; “+” and “up to” mean recycled or biobased content can add to it
    Products
    wood 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 v5 ID+C · MRc4 · p. 5

Not named by: Homestar v5, Homestar v4.1, superseded, EarthCheck BPDS v5, 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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Steel Sustainability Australia

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Steel Sustainability Australia

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

  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 8 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 6 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 12 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 15 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 21 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

Not named by: NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot), IS Rating v2.1, Australian Government ESP Policy, Homestar v5, Homestar v4.1, superseded, 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.

Read Steel Sustainability Australia’s requirements →