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Global GreenTag

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

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

Homestar v4.1, supersededRating tool

MAT-1 Approved eco-labels, Level A; list columns Applied Coatings, Interior Plasterboard and Fibre Cement Linings, EWP & Timber, Insulation (Product Sustainability)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Global GreenTag
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level A · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood products and timber; insulation
Scope
No GreenRate entry for concrete; flooring is recorded separately
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level A
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels, Level B; same four columns
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Global GreenTag
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level B · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level B Eco-label 1.5 points per material category
Products
Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood products and timber; insulation
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level B
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels, Level C; same four columns
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Global GreenTag
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level C · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level C Eco-label 1 points per material category
Products
Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood products and timber; insulation
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level C
- 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Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4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 Flooring / Product Sustainability (MAT-1 / EN3)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Global GreenTag
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level A; GreenRate v4.0 Level B · Homestar eco-label recognition level
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level A or B
- certificate for the final product
Reads two ways
SC-002: the tool reads two ways (p. List p. 1 and p. List p. 1); this row follows p. List p. 1
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. List p. 1; MAT p. 4).
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels; list column Flooring / Product Sustainability (MAT-1 / EN3)
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Global GreenTag
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level C · Homestar eco-label recognition level
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level C
- certificate for the final product
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. List p. 1; MAT p. 4).
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-1 Approved eco-labels; list column Steel / Product Sustainability, Level A row
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Global GreenTag
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Diamond Roofing GreenTag Certification · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Recognition row; Level A Eco-label 2 points
Products
Steel
Scope
Only the named Diamond Roofing certification; no Level B or C entry for steel
Conditions
- Diamond Roofing GreenTag Certification only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
MAT-2 (1) applied coatings, (2) adhesives and sealants, (4) engineered wood; Indoor Pollutant columns
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
Global GreenTag
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level A; GreenRate v4.0 Level B; GreenRate v4.0 Level C · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; the recognition level does not change MAT-2 points
Products
Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level A, B or C
- VOC/formaldehyde 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
Global GreenTag
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of floor coverings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits
Products
Floor coverings
Scope
Level C excludes carpets
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level A or B
- Level C not for carpets
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11

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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.

None of the rating tools or policies selected names Steel Sustainability Australia. That is not a statement that none accepts it.

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