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3 credentials, in Green Star Responsible Products, NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) and EnviroDevelopment v4. Clear selection

EPD

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

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

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Industry-Wide EPD EN15804 or ISO14025 (Third-Party Verified)
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 1 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    ISO 14025 (non-construction products)
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    ISO 14025 + EN 15804 (construction products)
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Product-Specific EPD EN15804 or ISO14025 (Third-Party Verified)
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 7 · 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; 10.4.2.1; 10.4.2.3; 14.8.2 (stored biogenic carbon in timber, Carbon Removal Indicator)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    EN 15804+A2:2019
    On what basis
    Stored biogenic carbon in product (BCC-prod)
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Counts toward the Carbon Removal Indicator only; does not affect the star rating or emissions intensity; not for repurposed materials (10.6) or non-timber biomass (10.5)
    Conditions
    • timber or paper material only
    • applies when a product-specific emission factor per Section 9.4 (conforming EPD) is used
    • EPD confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source certified by FSC, or by Responsible Wood as part of PEFC
    • a statement that at least 95 % of the timber is certified is acceptable
    • use BCC-prod; exclude BCC-pack
    • stored carbon given in kg of carbon must be multiplied by 44/12 to give kgCO2e
    • GWPB must not be used to find stored biogenic carbon
    • if stored carbon cannot be found, use the default estimate in 10.4.3
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 69, 94

  • 11.4.4 Source location as defined by an EPD; 14.9.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Source location for transport emissions
    Products
    Materials entered with an EPD
    Scope
    Transport emissions (A4) source location only
    Conditions
    • source location is the manufacturing exit gate stated in the EPD
    • where the EPD lists several production sites, use the site closest to the rated premises unless the actual site used is known
    • not available for default assemblies
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 74, 95

  • 9.4.2 a); 9.4.3.1 Conforming EPDs; 9.4.3.2; 9.4.3.3; 9.4.3.5 (product-specific emission factor, specific-product EPD)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    ISO 14025 with EN 15804+A1:2013, EN 15804+A2:2019 or ISO 21930:2017
    On what basis
    GWPT, modules A1-A3
    Products
    Any included material with a product-specific EPD
    Scope
    Overrides the default emission factor for that material only; cannot be used for similar products from other manufacturers; modules A1-A3 only
    Conditions
    Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 53, 59, 60, 61

  • 9.4.2 b); 9.4.3.1 f); 9.4.3.4 Industry average EPDs

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    ISO 14025 with EN 15804+A1:2013, EN 15804+A2:2019 or ISO 21930:2017 (industry average EPD)
    On what basis
    Worst-case GWPT, modules A1-A3 (average multiplied by maximum variation)
    Products
    Materials covered by an industry average EPD
    Scope
    Second priority after product-specific data (9.4.2 b))
    Conditions
    Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 53, 59, 60, 61

  • 9.4.3.5; 10.4.1; 10.4.2.3 (stored biogenic carbon from older EPDs)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    EN 15804+A1 and ISO 21930 (as printed)
    On what basis
    Stored biogenic carbon in product
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Counts toward the Carbon Removal Indicator only
    Conditions
    • EPD conforms to Section 9.4.3.1
    • timber or paper material only
    • EPD confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source certified by FSC, or by Responsible Wood as part of PEFC
    • a stored carbon value given in text or a diagram may be used only if the EPD clearly states it is stored in the product
    • stored carbon given in kg of carbon must be multiplied by 44/12 to give kgCO2e
    • if unsure or not reported, estimate using 10.4.3
    • GWPB must not be used
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 61, 68, 69, 94

  • 9.7.2 Vertical transport services (lift EPDs)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Modules A1-A3
    Products
    Lifts
    Scope
    Replaces default vertical transport emission factors
    Conditions
    • conforming EPD as per Section 9.4
    • multiply the per-tkm factor by the total transportation performance over the service life per ISO 25745-2
    • where several usage categories are published, select the most appropriate one as detailed in the EPD and confirmed by the lift manufacturer or developer
    • enter the mass of the lift
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 65

EnviroDevelopment v4Rating tool

  • Materials 4.2.5(b) Structure: non-structural steel. Same clause in all ten typology sections: Masterplanned Communities, Residential Subdivision, Seniors Living, Multi-Unit Residential, Mixed Use, Industrial, Retail, Education, Health and Aged Care, Commercial

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
    Products
    non-structural steel
    Scope
    Built form structure option. It is an alternative to recycled content ≥15%. It applies to 80% of non-structural steel, a project quantity.
    Conditions
    • EPD to EN15804
    • product is non-structural steel
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • Materials 4.2.5(e) Structure: structural timber. Lettered 4.2.5(d) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
    Products
    structural timber
    Scope
    Built form structure option. It is an alternative or addition to PEFC/AFS/FSC certification.
    Conditions
    • EPD to EN15804
    • product is structural timber
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • Materials 4.2.5(f) Structure: bricks. Lettered 4.2.5(e) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
    Products
    bricks
    Scope
    Not shown under Urban Development Institute of Australia (EnviroDevelopment)'s terms
    Conditions
    • EPD to EN15804
    • product is bricks
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • Materials 4.2.9 Alternative compliance (EPDs and/or certifications). Printed as 4.2.8 in Commercial. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    procured materials (any)
    Scope
    Alternative “compliance” (EnviroDevelopment’s word) route. 80% of procured materials is a project threshold. No EN15804 requirement is stated in this option.
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 135, 167, 197, 224, 251, 279, 308

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GECA

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

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

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

Not named by: NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot), EnviroDevelopment v4.

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Health Product Declaration

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Health Product Declaration

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

None of the rating tools or policies selected names Health Product Declaration. That is not a statement that none accepts it.

Read Health Product Declaration’s requirements →