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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.

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

LEED v5 BD+CRating tool

MRc2(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1–3 POINTS · points
On what basis
project whole-project weighted-average 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
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v5 BD+C · MRc2 · p. 2, 3
MRc2(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1–2 POINTS NEW CONSTRUCTION · points
On what basis
number of material categories below industry benchmarks (Table 1: three categories 1 point; five or more 2 points)
Products
structure, enclosure and hardscape materials
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 · MRc2 · p. 3
MRc4(credit title not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
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
Conditions
Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
Source
LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5

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PEFC

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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

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

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

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