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Cradle to Cradle Certified

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Cradle to Cradle Certified

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

Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Circularity Certified v4.1 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Circularity Certified v4.1 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Circularity Certified v4.1 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Circularity Certified v4.1 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v3.1 - Basic
Earns
Responsible Products Value 1 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v3.1 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 2 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v3.1 - Basic
Earns
Responsible Products Value 2 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v3.1 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 2 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v3.1 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 2 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v3.1 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v3.1 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v4.0 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v3.1 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v3.1 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v4.0 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v4.0 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v4.0 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v4.0 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 6 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v4.1 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v4.1 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v4.1 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v4.1 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 6 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v3.1 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 14 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v4.1 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v4.0 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 22 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v4.0 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 29 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v4.0 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 16 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v4.1 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 26 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v4.1 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 32 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v4.1 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 19 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v5 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 39 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v5 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 31 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v5 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 23 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v5 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cradle to Cradle Certified v5 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 8 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v5 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 8 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Circularity Certified v5 - Gold
Earns
Responsible Products Value 6 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Circularity Certified v5 - Platinum
Earns
Responsible Products Value 6 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v5 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 6 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Circularity Certified v5 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Circularity Certified v5 - Silver
Earns
Responsible Products Value 5 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Material Health Certified v5 - Bronze
Earns
Responsible Products Value 3 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

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
Cradle to Cradle Certified
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 'Cradle to Cradle')
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Platinum to Bronze · tiered rating
On what basis
tiers printed with no minimum stated; Platinum described as world's best practice
Products
FFE, Textiles
Scope
Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus areas printed: Environment, Circularity, Climate.
Conditions
FFE or Textiles products only
Source
Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

LEED v5 BD+CRating tool

Counts towards MRc4

Certified (v3.1, v4.0/4.1)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
v3.1, v4.0/4.1Not all current editions: Klar Cite holds v5.0 as current
Level
- Bronze v3.1: 1+
- Bronze v4.0/4.1: 2+
- Silver v3.1: 3+
- Silver v4.0/4.1: 5
- Gold v3.1: 5
- Gold v4.0/4.1: 5
- Platinum v3.1: 5
- Platinum v4.0/4.1: 5
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Human Health, Climate Health, 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
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
Reads two ways
SC-001: the tool reads two ways (p. 17 and p. 4); the combined score is Table 1's (p. 4; owner, 28 Oct 2026)
Source
LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4
Certified Circularity (v4.1)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
v4.1Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds v5.0 as current
Level
- Bronze: 1+
- Silver: 2
- Gold: 3
- Platinum: 4
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Human Health, 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
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. 4
Material Health Certificate (v3.1/v4.0/v4.1)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
v3.1/v4.0/v4.1Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds v5.0 as current
Level
- Bronze: 1
- Silver: 2
- Gold: 3
- Platinum: 3
· 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. 4

LEED v5 ID+CRating tool

Counts towards MRc4

Certified (v3.1, v4.0/4.1)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
v3.1, v4.0/4.1Not all current editions: Klar Cite holds v5.0 as current
Level
- Bronze v3.1: 1+
- Bronze v4.0/4.1: 2+
- Silver v3.1: 3+
- Silver v4.0/4.1: 5
- Gold v3.1: 5
- Gold v4.0/4.1: 5
- Platinum v3.1: 5
- Platinum v4.0/4.1: 5
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Human Health, Climate Health, 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
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
Reads two ways
SC-001: the tool reads two ways (p. 17 and p. 4); the combined score is Table 1's (p. 4; owner, 28 Oct 2026)
Source
LEED v5 ID+C · MRc4 · p. 4
Certified Circularity (v4.1)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
v4.1Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds v5.0 as current
Level
- Bronze: 1+
- Silver: 2
- Gold: 3
- Platinum: 4
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Human Health, 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
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. 4
Material Health Certificate (v3.1/v4.0/v4.1)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
v3.1/v4.0/v4.1Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds v5.0 as current
Level
- Bronze: 1
- Silver: 2
- Gold: 3
- Platinum: 3
· 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. 4

LEED v4.1 BD+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Bronze level or higher · certification level
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
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Silver level or higher · certification level
On what basis
valued as 1.5 products
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
standard version 3 or later
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
v3
Level
Bronze level or higher · Material Health achievement level
On what basis
Cradle to Cradle Certified product, or Material Health Certificate
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

LEED v4.1 ID+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Bronze level or higher
On what basis
per product certificate
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
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Silver level or higher
On what basis
per product certificate
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
standard version 3 or later
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
v3
Level
Bronze level or higher · Material Health achievement level
On what basis
per product certificate
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

WELL v2Rating tool

X07 Materials Transparency, Part 1 Select Products With Disclosed Ingredients
Status
Accepted
Named as
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Edition named
Cradle-to-Cradle Certified™ product; C2C Certified® Circularity product; Material Health Certificate
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 3 Select Products With Third-Party Verified Ingredients
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Cradle to Cradle Certified
Edition named
Cradle-to-Cradle Certified™ product; C2C Certified® Circularity product; Material Health Certificate
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)
X08 Materials Optimization, Part 1 Option 1 Materials selection
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Cradle to Cradle Basic Level Restricted Substances List, version 4
Edition named
v4
Level
1 Point · points
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Conditions
Not shown under International WELL Building Institute pbc's terms
Source
WELL v2 · X08 (materials/feature/8)
X08 Materials Optimization, Part 2 Select Optimized Products
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ product; Material Health Certificate
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Material Health Silver, Gold or Platinum · C2C level
On what basis
Material Health category of the certification, or Material Health Certificate level
Products
Permanently installed products, furniture, task and floor lamps
Scope
C2C Certified Circularity is not named here. Project threshold: at least 15 distinct products.
Conditions
Not shown under International WELL Building Institute pbc's terms
Source
WELL v2 · X08 (materials/feature/8)

Not named by: NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot), Homestar v5, Homestar v4.1, superseded, EnviroDevelopment v4, EarthCheck BPDS v5, BREEAM International NC v7.1, BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded.

Read Cradle to Cradle Certified’s requirements →

FSC

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

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

FSC
Status
Accepted
Edition named
FSC 100%
Earns
Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
FSC Mix
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Earns
Responsible Products Value 13 · 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
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Timber and paper materials
Scope
Stored biogenic carbon in the Carbon Removal Indicator only; not repurposed materials; non-timber biomass is referred to the National Administrator (10.5)
Conditions
- timber or paper material only
- retain FSC 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
Accepted as an ISEAL member (member list)
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.00 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
On what basis
Multiplier on the dollar value of labelled products, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
Products
materials and products (any category)
Scope
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
The rule
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57
Spr-2(credit title not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms)
Status
Outside this credit's scope
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Spr-2 · p. 13 (Spr file)

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1 (row 'FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)')
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Recycled; 100% sustainable; Mixed (sustainable/recycled) · certification option
On what basis
3 options of certification listed; none preferred
Products
FFE
Scope
Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus areas printed: Environment, Circularity.
Conditions
- FFE products only
- one of the three certification options: Recycled, 100% sustainable, Mixed
Source
Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 10
Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 3 Product sustainability considerations, 'Goods contain recycled content/recycled materials are used'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC Recycled label
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
FSC Recycled label · label
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
- FSC Recycled label only
- used as evidence of recycled content
Source
Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 17

Homestar v5Rating tool

EN2 Embodied Carbon, Assessment, Biogenic carbon
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
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 FSC
- 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 'Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)'
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
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 'FSC Certified' in the EWP & Timber and Flooring EN3 columns only.
Conditions
- FSC Mix, FSC 100% or FSC Recycled label
- certificate must be for the final product
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 9; List p. 1

Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool

MAT-1 Table 21 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC); list columns EWP & Timber and Flooring / Product Sustainability
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
2 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Products
Engineered wood products and timber; flooring
Scope
List shows 'FSC Certified' only in the EWP & Timber and Flooring columns
Conditions
- FSC Mix, FSC 100% or FSC Recycled
- 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
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
certified
On what basis
certified to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standard
Products
structural timber
Scope
Built form structure option. It is an alternative to PEFC/AFS 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
FSC
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
FSC
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
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- Legal sourcing with disclosure: 1
- FSC Recycled: 2
- FSC Mix: 4
- FSC 100%: 5
· 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
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- Legal sourcing with disclosure: 1
- FSC Recycled: 2
- FSC Mix: 4
- FSC 100%: 5
· 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

LEED v4.1 BD+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

FSC
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
100% of their cost · percent of product cost counted
On what basis
by cost toward 15% (1 point) or 30% (2 points) of permanently installed building products
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 v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 98
FSC
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
100% of their cost · percent of product cost counted
On what basis
by cost
Products
wood products under the Furniture and Medical Furnishings credit
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. 106

LEED v4.1 ID+CRating tool

MR Credit(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
100% of product cost · % of product cost (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
product cost
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 v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 46

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

Evidence requirements, Table 8 Evidence types: Certificates of compliance (third party)
Status
Outside this credit's scope
Named as
FSC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Scope
General list of evidence document types, not a credit
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 34
Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Named as
FSC Controlled Wood
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Timber
Scope
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber evidence table
Status
Accepted
Named as
FSC certification (includes products labelled FSC Mix)
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. FSC Controlled Wood only is excluded (separate row).
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1
Status
Accepted
Named as
'FSC Mix', 'FSC 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
FSC
Edition named
'FSC 100%'
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
FSC
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
'FSC Mix' 'FSC 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
FSC Mix or FSC 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
FSC
Edition named
'FSC 100%'
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
FSC 100% label
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)

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

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Wood Sourcing Clarifications
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC certification (Chain of Custody or FSC Project Certification)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
I14-2 Responsible Sourcing · Wood Sourcing
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
FSC certification (Chain of Custody or FSC Project Certification)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

Not named by: EarthCheck BPDS v5, WELL v2.

Read FSC’s requirements →

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.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants (AFS v4.0ii-2014)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
AFS v4.0ii-2014
Earns
Responsible Products Value 9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026Sources differ: “GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update” (2025-01-08) gives 11.
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants (AFSv4.0i-2014)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
AFSv4.0i-2014
Earns
Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Building Insulation Materials (BIMv2.0i-2018)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
BIMv2.0i-2018
Earns
Responsible Products Value 13 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Carpets (Cv3.0-2021)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Cv3.0-2021
Earns
Responsible Products Value 12 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Cement, Concrete & Concrete Products (CCCPv1.0iii-2017)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
CCCPv1.0iii-2017
Earns
Responsible Products Value 16 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Floor Coverings (FC v3.0-2021)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
FC v3.0-2021
Earns
Responsible Products Value 13 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses (Level A) - FFFMv3.1i (2017)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
2017
Earns
Responsible Products Value 16 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
GECA
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Furniture & Fittings (Level B) - FFv3.1i-2017
Earns
Responsible Products Value 14 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Hard Surfacing (HSv2.0i-2019)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
HSv2.0i-2019
Earns
Responsible Products Value 14 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Paints and Coatings (PC v2.3i-2012)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
PC v2.3i-2012
Earns
Responsible Products Value 11 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Panel Boards (PB v3.0-2021)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
PB v3.0-2021
Earns
Responsible Products Value 11 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Recycled Products (RPv1.0ii-2015)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
RPv1.0ii-2015
Earns
Responsible Products Value 11 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Steel and Steel Products (SSP v1.0i-2019)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
SSP v1.0i-2019
Earns
Responsible Products Value 15 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
Sustainable Products and Services (SPSv2.0i-2020)
Status
Accepted
Edition named
SPSv2.0i-2020
Earns
Responsible Products Value 11 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
Source
Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

Green Star HomesRating tool

Material Toxicity(credit title not shown under Green Building Council of Australia's terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
GECA
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Paints, adhesives, sealants, carpets and other materials the credit covers
Conditions
Not shown under Green Building Council of Australia's terms
Source
Green Star Homes · Material Toxicity

IS Rating v2.1Rating tool

Rso-7(credit title not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms)
Status
Accepted
Named as
GECA
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.00 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
On what basis
Multiplier on the dollar value of labelled products, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale: >0-30% for up to Level 2, >30-100% for >Level 2 to 3)
Products
materials and products (any category)
Scope
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

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 v5Rating tool

EN3 Sustainable Materials, approved eco-labels; Recognised list, GECA Level A Recognition, MAT-1/EN3 columns
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
GECA
Edition named
PCv2.2i-2012; 04-2011 v2; 40-2008 v1.1; FFM v3.0-2017; 28-2010 v2.1; 25-2011 v2; 50-2011 v2; BIMv2.0-2018; SSPv1.0-2019
Level
Level A Recognition · eco-label recognition level; Level A eco-label = 1.5 points
On what basis
points per material category
Products
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Scope
No GECA entry for Concrete.
Conditions
- product certified to the GECA standard listed for its category
- certificate must be for the final product; a component certificate needs a Technical Question
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9
EN3 Sustainable Materials, approved eco-labels; Recognised list, GECA Level B Recognition, EWP & Timber Product Sustainability (MAT-1/EN3)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
GECA
Edition named
GECA FF v3.0-2017 'Furniture and Fittings'
Level
Level B Recognition · eco-label recognition level; Level B eco-label = 1 point
On what basis
points per material category
Products
Engineered Wood Products (EWP) & Timber
Scope
Only Level B GECA entry; EN3 only (no HC7 entry).
Conditions
- product certified to GECA FF v3.0-2017
- engineered wood products and timber only
- certificate must be for the final product
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9
HC7 Healthy Materials, methods (1)-(4); Recognised list, GECA Level A Recognition, MAT-2/HC7 columns
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
GECA
Edition named
AFSv4.0-2014; PCv2.2i-2012; FFM v3.0-2017; 28-2010 v2.1; 04-2011 v2; 25-2011 v2; 50-2011 v2; 40-2008 v1.1
On what basis
product within the VOC limits specified by the recognised eco-label; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Adhesives & Sealants: GECA AFSv4.0-2014; Applied Coatings: GECA PCv2.2i-2012; EWP: GECA FFM v3.0-2017, 28-2010 v2.1, 04-2011 v2, 25-2011 v2; Flooring: GECA 50-2011 v2, 25-2011 v2, 40-2008 v1.1, 04-2011v2
Scope
Interior of the dwelling only.
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- product certified to the GECA standard listed for its category
- 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 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

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

WELL v2Rating tool

X01 Material Restrictions, Part 3 Restrict Lead, 1: Paints and electronics (paints)
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
Named as
GECA
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Paints applied as finishes
Scope
Paint path only.
The rule
Not shown under International WELL Building Institute pbc's terms
Source
WELL v2 · X01 (materials/feature/1)
X11 Cleaning Products and Protocols, Part 2 Select Preferred Cleaning Products
Status
Outside this credit's scope
Named as
GECA
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Cleaning products
Scope
Cleaning products, not construction products.
Source
WELL v2 · X11 (materials/feature/11)

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

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International EPD System

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About International EPD System

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

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot)Rating tool

9.4.3.1 d) Conforming EPDs
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
Any included material with a product-specific EPD
Scope
Same scope as the EPD rows
The rule
Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
Source
NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 59

IS Rating v2.1Rating tool

Counts towards Rso-7

International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.75 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
On what basis
Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
Products
materials and products (any category)
Scope
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
The rule
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57, 59
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.50 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
On what basis
Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
Products
materials and products (any category)
Scope
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
The rule
Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
Source
IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57, 59

Australian Government ESP PolicyProcurement policy

SESP Template – Products, 'Products have a lower environmental footprint'; Evaluation guidance – Products, 'Evidence of product sustainability'
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
FFE, ICT Goods, Textiles
Scope
The rule is on the EPD; class membership is on the programme.
The rule
- EPD “verified” (the ESP Policy’s word) by a third party
- EPD to ISO 14025
Source
Australian Government ESP Policy · SESP Template (unpaginated); Evaluation guidance p. 5, 6

Homestar v5Rating tool

EN3 Sustainable Materials, EPD industry-wide; Additional Guidance on EPDs
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.75 point · points per material category
On what basis
industry-wide EPD format
Products
not stated by the tool
The rule
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12
EN3 Sustainable Materials, EPD product-specific; Additional Guidance on EPDs
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.25 points · points per material category
On what basis
product-specific EPD format
Products
not stated by the tool
The rule
- product-specific EPD that Homestar calls “third-party verified”
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope as a minimum
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12

Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool

MAT-1 Table 21 Environmental product Declaration; industry-wide EPD
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
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
The rule
- industry-wide EPD
- 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; product-specific EPD
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
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
The rule
- product-specific EPD
- 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), (e), (f) Structure: EPD to EN15804 options for non-structural steel, structural timber and bricks. All ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted as a kind of credential
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
non-structural steel; structural timber; bricks
The rule
Not recorded
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.9 Alternative compliance (4.2.8 in Commercial). All ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted as a kind of credential
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
procured materials (any)
The rule
Not recorded
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
International EPD System
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

LEED v5 BD+CRating tool

MRc2(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1–3 POINTS · points
On what basis
project GWP reduction against industry averages (Table 1)
Products
structure, enclosure and hardscape materials
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v5 BD+C · MRc2 · p. 2, 3
MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- Product-specific Type III: 1
- Optimised (over 20% lower GWP): 3
- Optimised (over 40% lower GWP, over 10% lower in three more categories): 5
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Climate Health, Ecosystem 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
The rule
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 as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
- Product-specific Type III: 1
- Optimised (over 20% lower GWP): 3
- Optimised (over 40% lower GWP, over 10% lower in three more categories): 5
· LEED multi-attribute score (max 5)
Draws on
Climate Health, Ecosystem 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
The rule
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

International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per permanently installed product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 96
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
one whole product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per permanently installed product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 96
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
½ product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product with an action plan
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 97).
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 97
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product with an optimization report
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 97).
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 97
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product with an optimization report
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 97).
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 97
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
2 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product with an optimization report
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 97).
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 97
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 products · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product
Products
products under the Furniture and Medical Furnishings credit
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 106
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
one whole product · products counted toward credit achievement
On what basis
per product
Products
products under the Furniture and Medical Furnishings credit
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 BD+C · MR Credit · p. 106

LEED v4.1 ID+CRating tool

Counts towards MR Credit

International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
valued as one whole product · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 44
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
valued as 1.5 products · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 44
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
½ product; 1 product; 1.5 products; 2 products · products (credit achievement calculation)
On what basis
per product, by report type
Products
permanently installed products
Scope
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
The rule
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 45).
Source
LEED v4.1 ID+C · MR Credit · p. 45

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

Mat 02 Environmental product declarations, Table 74 Validity
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.5 (EPD for more than one product in the same product category, more than one manufacturer) / 0.75 (more than one product, single manufacturer) / 1.5 (single product or colour/pattern variations, single manufacturer) · EPD points
On what basis
Per EPD, by EPD type (0.5 / 0.75 / 1.5, see EPD rows)
Products
Construction products
The rule
- EPD unexpired at the point of specification
- Product installed in the building by the end of construction
- For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
- EPD not pending verification at the time of specification (CN2)
Source
BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 304

BREEAM International NC v6.0, supersededRating tool

Mat 01 Life cycle impacts, criterion 5; CN3.2; Relevant definitions
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
per product covered by an EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
Products
construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
Scope
Only two EPDs per classification group may be counted.
The rule
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279
Mat 01 Life cycle impacts, exemplary level criterion 7; CN3.2
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Named as
International EPD System
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
per product covered by a manufacturer specific EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
Products
construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
Scope
Exemplary level only. Only two EPDs per classification group may be counted.
The rule
Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
Source
BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279

Not named by: WELL v2.

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