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EarthCheck BPDS v5

Rating tool · what it accepts, credit by credit

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

30 Sustainable Materials Selection and Arrangement, 30.1 Green rating/eco-label schemes

EarthCheck BPDS v5 · Version 5 (date not printed on pages 16, 17, 75-77)

  • Blue Angel

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    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

  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted as an owner ruling
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    4 · credits (maximum for 30.1; 1 credit per 2 qualifying material categories)
    Products
    Floorings (if a carpet product)
    Scope
    Counts only for the listed material categories.
    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

  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    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

  • EU Ecolabel

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    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

  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    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

  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    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

  • Green Seal

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    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

  • Nordic Swan

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    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

  • SCS Standards

    Status
    Accepted as an owner ruling
    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
    Counts only for the listed material categories.
    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

30.1 Guidance: fallback where no formal rating is available for a material

EarthCheck BPDS v5 · Version 5 (date not printed on pages 16, 17, 75-77)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted as an owner ruling
    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

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an owner ruling
    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

  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an owner ruling
    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

BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded

Rating tool · what it accepts, credit by credit

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

Mat 01

BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Technical Manual – Version 6.0.0 – 01/12/2021 – SD250

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    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

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    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

  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    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

  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    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

Mat 03

BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Technical Manual – Version 6.0.0 – 01/12/2021 – SD250; Guidance Note 18 V3.7 May 2023

  • 'ASI Certified Performance', with 'ASI Certified Chain of Custody'

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    aluminium (metal)
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume (CN3.3). Downstream organisations without certification must “meet” (BREEAM’s word) the broken chain rules (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    • both ASI Certified Performance and ASI Certified Chain of Custody
    • provisional certification does not count
    • aluminium originates from a casthouse that is a certified ASI Member and/or a subsequent supplier that is a certified ASI Member
    • additional requirement included in project documents and evidence that installed products fulfil it
    • product “compliant” (BREEAM’s word) with broken chain requirements (CN3.4) where downstream organisations lack their own certification
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 292, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)

  • BES 6001

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    All (Issue 3)
    Level
    5 (Baseline score3) · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    not limited by the tool
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    BES 6001 Issue 3
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 284, 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)

  • BES 6001

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    All (Issue 4)
    Level
    6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    not limited by the tool
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    BES 6001 Issue 4
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 7 (GN18)

  • BES 6001

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    All (Issue 4)
    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
    not limited by the tool
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3, 7 (GN18)

  • All

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    constructional steel
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    • certified under the CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme
    • scores zero where the product is non-“compliant” (BREEAM’s word) with the broken chain requirements (Step 1.3, p. 285): organisations downstream of the certified one may lack their own certification only if they only handle or transport, or only fabricate, assemble or install under a recognised quality management system that prevents mixing with uncertified sources and operate in a jurisdiction with robust, well-enforced environmental, social and economic controls (CN3.4, p. 284)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 284, 285, 293 (manual); 1, 2 (GN18)

  • Certified concrete (bronze level)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    4 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    concrete
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    CSC certified concrete at bronze level
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)

  • Certified concrete (silver level)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    concrete
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    CSC certified concrete at silver level
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)

  • Certified concrete (gold level)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    concrete
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    CSC certified concrete at gold level
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)

  • Certified concrete (platinum level)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    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
    concrete
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    CSC certified concrete at platinum level
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 7 (GN18)

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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)

  • 'FSC Mix' 'FSC Recycled'

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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)

  • PEFC

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

  • 'PEFC Certified' 'PEFC Recycled'

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    timber and timber-based products
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    PEFC Certified or PEFC Recycled label
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2 (GN18)

  • 'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    6 · 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
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)

  • 'SFI Certified Chain of Custody, Promoting Sustainable Forestry'

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)

Mat 03

BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Technical Manual – Version 6.0.0 – 01/12/2021 – SD250

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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

  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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