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Australian Government ESP Policy

Procurement policy · 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.

Evaluation guidance – Products, 'Evidence of product sustainability' and 'Environmental Product Declarations'; SESP Template – Products, 'Products have a lower environmental footprint'

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ISO 14025 (or EN 15804 for construction products)
    On what basis
    named way to verify; 'Gold standard verification includes third-party EPDs' (p. 5)
    Products
    FFE, ICT Goods, Textiles
    Scope
    The tool says EPDs do not show environmental preferability unless compared with other robust EPDs (p. 5).
    Conditions
    Not shown under Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Finance)'s terms
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 5, 6, 16, 17; SESP Template (unpaginated)

Evaluation guidance – Products, 'Evidence of product sustainability' and 'Product Carbon Footprint'

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • Product Carbon Footprint

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ISO 14067
    On what basis
    listed as a way to verify sustainability
    Products
    FFE, ICT Goods, Textiles
    Scope
    Not named as gold standard (p. 5). The tool says a product with an EPD would be preferable (p. 6).
    Conditions
    • “verified” (the ESP Policy’s word) by a third party
    • measured to ISO 14067
    • product footprint, not organisational footprint (not ISO 14064-1)
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 5, 6, 16

Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • Carbon Neutral (printed as 'Climate Active Carbon Neutral')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    All
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Climate only.
    Conditions
    • Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification
    • certification held for the product
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

  • Cradle to Cradle Certified

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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

  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    FFE
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Environment.
    Conditions
    FFE products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    FFE
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Environment.
    Conditions
    FFE products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

  • Green Rate (printed 'Global Green Tag Green Rate')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    described as multi-level; no minimum stated
    Products
    FFE, Textiles
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus areas printed: Environment, Climate, Circularity.
    Conditions
    • GreenRate certification
    • FFE or Textiles products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 10

  • HealthRATE (printed 'Global Green Tag HealthRATE')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    described as tiered; no minimum stated
    Products
    FFE, Textiles
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Environment only.
    Conditions
    • HealthRATE certification
    • FFE or Textiles products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 10

  • LCA Rate (printed 'Global Green Tag LCA Rate')

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    • LCARate certification
    • FFE or Textiles products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 10

  • Living Product Challenge

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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. 11

  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    FFE
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Environment.
    Conditions
    FFE products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 11

Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1 (row 'FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)')

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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 1 (row 'GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia)')

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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 1 (row 'Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS)')

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • Global Organic Textile Standard

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    Textiles
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive. Focus area printed: Environment.
    Conditions
    Textiles products only
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 10

Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 1: Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • Blue Angel

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    listed as an example in Table 1
    Products
    All
    Scope
    Table 1 gives examples and is not exhaustive (p. 5). Focus areas printed: Environment, Circularity, Climate.
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 9

Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 3 Product sustainability considerations, 'Goods contain recycled content/recycled materials are used'

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • FSC Recycled label

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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

Evaluation guidance – Products, Table 3, 'Goods contain recycled content/recycled materials are used'

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • GECA Recycled Products standard

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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

SESP Guidance for tender evaluation – Construction Services, 'Evidence'

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    on the indicative list of evidence
    Products
    Construction materials
    Scope
    Indicative evidence list. Evaluators are told not all businesses can obtain EPDs.
    Conditions
    applicable to the region in which the procurement is delivered
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · p. 5

SESP Template – Products, 'Products have a lower environmental footprint'; Evaluation guidance – Products, 'Evidence of product sustainability'

Australian Government ESP Policy · No version or date printed on the supplied pages (source file labelled 2026)

  • EPD Australasia

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

  • EU Ecolabel

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    FFE, ICT Goods, Textiles
    The rule
    • third-party “verified” (the ESP Policy’s word)
    • ecolabel to ISO 14024
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · SESP Template (unpaginated); Evaluation guidance p. 5

  • Green Seal

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    FFE, ICT Goods, Textiles
    The rule
    • third-party “verified” (the ESP Policy’s word)
    • ecolabel to ISO 14024
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · SESP Template (unpaginated); Evaluation guidance p. 5

  • International EPD System

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

  • Nordic Swan

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14024 Type I ecolabel (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    FFE, ICT Goods, Textiles
    The rule
    • third-party “verified” (the ESP Policy’s word)
    • ecolabel to ISO 14024
    Source
    Australian Government ESP Policy · SESP Template (unpaginated); Evaluation guidance p. 5

Homestar 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.

EN2

Homestar v5 · EN2 Homestar v5 (5.0.3) 2022-11-18 (version from file name, not printed on pages)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    source data for the whole-of-life embodied carbon calculation
    Products
    All materials in the EN2 assessment scope
    Scope
    EN2 awards points for the LCA and A1-A5 results, not for holding an EPD.
    Conditions
    • datasets in line with EN 15804
    • geographically relevant where possible
    • used as source data in a bespoke calculation by or peer reviewed by a competent LCA practitioner
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 1, 3, 4

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Scope
    Context is exemptions for individual assemblies at 6 and 7 Homestar where data that Homestar calls “verified” is not available.
    Conditions
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    How sure
    Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. EN2 p. 1).
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 1

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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

  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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 PEFC
    • 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

  • Product Carbon Footprint

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    How sure
    Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. EN2 p. 3, 4).
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 3, 4

EN3

Homestar v5 · Recognised Eco-labels list Issue: September 2021; EN3 Homestar v5 (5.0.3) 2022-11-18 (version from file name, not printed on pages)

  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ECS v1.2
    Level
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    On what basis
    points per material category
    Products
    Flooring
    Scope
    Flooring only.
    Conditions
    • ECS v1.2 Level 4 certification
    • certificate must be for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9

  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ECS v1.2
    Level
    ECS v1.2 Level 3 · ECS level, recognised as Level B eco-label = 1 point
    On what basis
    points per material category
    Products
    Flooring
    Scope
    Flooring only.
    Conditions
    • ECS v1.2 Level 3 certification
    • certificate must be for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9

  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ECS v1.2
    Level
    ECS v1.2 Level 2 · ECS level, recognised as Level C eco-label = 0.75 point
    On what basis
    points per material category
    Products
    Flooring
    Scope
    Flooring only.
    Conditions
    • ECS v1.2 Level 2 certification
    • certificate must be for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9

  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-07-18; EC-19-15; EC-32-17; EC-43-18; EC-04-11; EC-33-14; EC-18-09; EC-25-17; EC-57-16; EC-41-15Not all current editions: Klar Cite holds EC-07-25, EC-19-22, EC-32-25, EC-18-17, EC-25-25, EC-57-25, EC-41-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · eco-label recognition level; Level A eco-label = 1.5 points
    On what basis
    points per material category
    Products
    Applied Coatings: EC-07-18; Interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings: EC-19-15, EC-32-17; Concrete: EC-43-18; EWP & Timber: EC-32-17; Flooring: EC-04-11, EC-33-14, EC-18-09, EC-32-17; Insulation: EC-25-17; Steel: EC-57-16, EC-41-15
    Scope
    Only the categories listed in the list's EN3 columns.
    Conditions
    • product licensed under the ECNZ specification listed for its category
    • certificate must be for the final product; a component certificate needs a Technical Question
    • a product identical in manufacture and recipe to an ECNZ-licensed product, except R-value, may count with manufacturer confirmation
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9

  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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

  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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

  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level A · eco-label recognition level; Level A eco-label = 1.5 points
    On what basis
    points per material category
    Products
    Applied Coatings; Interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; EWP & Timber; Flooring; Insulation
    Scope
    No GreenRate entry for Concrete. Steel has only the Diamond Roofing entry (separate row).
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level A certification
    • certificate must be for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9

  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level B · eco-label recognition level; Level B eco-label = 1 point
    On what basis
    points per material category
    Products
    Applied Coatings; Interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; EWP & Timber; Flooring; Insulation
    Scope
    No Level B entry for Concrete or Steel.
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level B certification
    • certificate must be for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9

  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level C · eco-label recognition level; Level C eco-label = 0.75 point
    On what basis
    points per material category
    Products
    Applied Coatings; Interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; EWP & Timber; Flooring; Insulation
    Scope
    No Level C entry for Concrete or Steel. The carpet exclusion is printed only in the HC7 flooring column.
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 Level C certification
    • certificate must be for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9

  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Level A Recognition · eco-label recognition level; Level A eco-label = 1.5 points
    On what basis
    points per material category
    Products
    Steel
    Scope
    Only steel entry for GreenTag. It names one manufacturer's certification, not GreenRate generally.
    Conditions
    • limited to Diamond Roofing products holding GreenTag certification
    • certificate must be for the final product
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · List p. 1; EN3 p. 9

EN3

Homestar v5 · EN3 Homestar v5 (5.0.3) 2022-11-18 (version from file name, not printed on pages); Recognised Eco-labels list Issue: September 2021

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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

  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted
    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 'PEFC Certified' in the EWP & Timber and Flooring EN3 columns only. List note d: final-product certificates only.
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 9; List p. 1

EN3

Homestar v5 · EN3 Homestar v5 (5.0.3) 2022-11-18 (version from file name, not printed on pages)

  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.25 · points per material category
    On what basis
    material category with at least 50% “compliant” (Homestar’s word) content
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 11

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    Conditions
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    Conditions
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12

  • EPD Australasia

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

  • EPD Australasia

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

  • International EPD System

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

  • 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 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

  • Product Carbon Footprint

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    PAS 2050:2011
    Level
    0.75 (CarboNZero product certification); 0.25 (CEMARS product certification) · points (EN3 Sustainable Materials, per material category; max 1.5 per category)
    Conditions
    Only through CarboNZero product certification (0.75) or CEMARS product certification (0.25), each being independent verification and certification that the product's carbon footprint is calculated to PAS 2050:2011. CarboNZero also requires: measures to manage, reduce and mitigate the product's net GHG emissions to zero; a commitment to an emissions management and reduction plan; and offsetting of remaining unavoidable emissions with carbon credits that Homestar calls “verified”. CEMARS also requires: lifecycle GHG emissions of the product measured; and a commitment to manage and reduce them under an emissions management and reduction plan. Points apply only where at least 50% of the material category content is reused, eco-preferred or responsibly sourced. Evidence: product data sheet or certificate demonstrating “compliance” (Homestar’s word). Where a product qualifies for several methods, the one with the most points is selected.
    How sure
    Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. EN3 p. 11, 12).
    Source
    Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 11, 12

HC7

Homestar v5 · Recognised Eco-labels list Issue: September 2021; HC7 Homestar v5 (5.0.3) 2022-11-18 (version from file name, not printed on pages)

  • Blue Angel

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    ● · recognised IAQ scheme (no levels printed)
    On what basis
    product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme
    Products
    Adhesives & Sealants (VOC); Applied Coatings (VOC); Engineered Wood Products (VOC/Formaldehyde); Flooring (VOC)
    Scope
    HC7 only. No dot in any MAT-1/EN3 column. HC7 counts interior products: on-site applied coatings, and adhesives and sealants applied on site within the conditioned area.
    Conditions
    • usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
    • 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

  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ECS v1.2
    Level
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    On what basis
    product within the VOC limits specified by the recognised eco-label
    Products
    Flooring
    Scope
    Flooring only. HC7 points do not vary by level.
    Conditions
    • ECS v1.2 certification at Level 4, 3 or 2
    • certificate must be for the final product; a component certificate needs a Technical Question
    Source
    Homestar v5 · HC7 · List p. 1; HC7 p. 1

  • EC-07-18 (adhesives & sealants; applied coatings); EC-32-17 (engineered wood); EC-04-11, EC-33-14, EC-32-17 (flooring)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EC-07-18; EC-32-17; EC-04-11; EC-33-14Not all current editions: Klar Cite holds EC-07-25, EC-32-25 as current
    Level
    Level A Recognition · eco-label recognition level (A, B or C)
    On what basis
    product within the VOC limits specified by the recognised eco-label
    Products
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    Scope
    Interior of the dwelling only. Coatings applied on site only.
    Conditions
    • product licensed under the ECNZ specification listed for its product 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

  • EMICODE

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    ● · recognised IAQ scheme (no levels printed)
    On what basis
    product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme
    Products
    Adhesives & Sealants (VOC)
    Scope
    Dot only in the Adhesives & Sealants MAT-2/HC7 column. Covers adhesives and sealants applied on site within the conditioned area.
    Conditions
    • usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
    • 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

  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    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
    Level
    Level A Recognition · eco-label recognition level (A, B or C)
    On what basis
    product within the VOC limits specified by the recognised eco-label
    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
    • 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

  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    GreenRate v4.0 Level A; GreenRate v4.0 Level B; GreenRate v4.0 Level C · GreenRate level (list recognition Level A, B or C)
    On what basis
    product within the VOC limits specified by the recognised eco-label
    Products
    Adhesives & Sealants; Applied Coatings; Engineered Wood Products (VOC/Formaldehyde)
    Scope
    Interior of the dwelling only. HC7 points do not vary by level.
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 certification at Level A, B or C
    • 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

  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    GreenRate v4.0
    Level
    Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
    On what basis
    product within the VOC limits specified by the recognised eco-label
    Products
    Flooring (carpet, vinyl flooring, engineered timber flooring)
    Scope
    Level C is limited to non-carpet floor coverings.
    Conditions
    • GreenRate v4.0 certification at Level A or B for all flooring
    • Level C not accepted for carpets
    • certificate must be for the final product; a component certificate needs a Technical Question
    Source
    Homestar v5 · HC7 · List p. 1; HC7 p. 1, 4

  • SCS Standards

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Gold · SCS Indoor Advantage certification level
    On what basis
    product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme
    Products
    Engineered Wood Products (VOC/Formaldehyde); Flooring (VOC)
    Scope
    Dots only in the EWP and Flooring MAT-2/HC7 columns. No dot for adhesives, coatings or any EN3 column.
    Conditions
    • Indoor Advantage Gold level
    • usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
    • 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

  • UL GREENGUARD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    ● · recognised IAQ scheme (no levels printed)
    On what basis
    product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme
    Products
    Adhesives & Sealants (VOC); Applied Coatings (VOC); Engineered Wood Products (VOC/Formaldehyde); Flooring (VOC)
    Scope
    HC7 only. No dot in MAT-1/EN3 columns.
    Conditions
    • usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
    • 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

Living Building Challenge 4.1

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.

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Living Product Challenge Certification Requirement

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

  • Living Product Challenge

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I14-4 Responsible Sourcing · Living Product Challenge Requirement

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

  • Living Product Challenge

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Definition of Multipliers

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

  • Declare label

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

  • Living Product Challenge

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Declare Labels Requirement

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

  • Declare label

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I14-3 Responsible Sourcing · Declare Product Requirement

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

  • Declare label

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Wood Sourcing Clarifications

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

I14-2 Responsible Sourcing · Wood Sourcing

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

I10 Healthy Interior Performance · Cleaning protocol: products complying with EPA Safer Choice or an approved equivalent

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

  • Eco Choice Aotearoa certified cleaning products

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

  • Global GreenTag PHD with HealthRATE

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level needed
    PlatinumHEALTH
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

  • Global GreenTag LCARate

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level needed
    Platinum
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

  • Globally Harmonized Systemnot in Klar Cite

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

  • Safer Choice labelnot in Klar Cite

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms

  • UL ECOLOGOnot in Klar Cite

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms