Ratings & Policy

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What Australian Government ESP Policy, LEED v5 BD+C and BREEAM International NC v7.1 accept. Pick credentials to narrow it. Clear selection

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

LEED v5 BD+C

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.

MRc2

LEED v5 BD+C · LEED BD+C: New Construction v5, MRc2 Reduce Embodied Carbon web page (printed 4/9/2026)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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
  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    structure, enclosure and hardscape materials
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    The rule
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc2 · p. 2, 3
  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    structure, enclosure and hardscape materials
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    The rule
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc2 · p. 2, 3

MRc4 · Human Health

LEED v5 BD+C · Criteria Areas & Achievement Levels in LEED v5, Version 1.3, February 2026 (updated February 24, 2026)

  • Version 3.1, 4, or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 6
  • Version 3.1, 4, or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 7
  • Version 3.1, 4, or v4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 7, 8
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4.1 (Certified Circularity)
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4
  • version 2.0

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v2.0
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 6
  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v2.0 or later
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 7
  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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
    Reads two ways
    SC-003: the tool reads two ways (p. 6 and p. 5); this row follows p. 6
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 6
  • Green Seal

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    products in GS-11 scope (standard scope not stated by the tool)
    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, 7
  • Health Product Declaration

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 6
  • Health Product Declaration

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 7

MRc4 · Climate Health

LEED v5 BD+C · Criteria Areas & Achievement Levels in LEED v5, Version 1.3, February 2026 (updated February 24, 2026)

  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    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. 4, 9
  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    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. 4, 10
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 9
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 9
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 10
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 10
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 11
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 9, 10
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 10, 11
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 11, 12
  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    The rule
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 9
  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    The rule
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 9

MRc4 · Ecosystem Health

LEED v5 BD+C · Criteria Areas & Achievement Levels in LEED v5, Version 1.3, February 2026 (updated February 24, 2026)

  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    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. 4, 13
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 13
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 13
  • Version 3.1, 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 15
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 13
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 15
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 16
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 14
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 13
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 15
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 14
  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 13
  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 15
  • SCS Standards

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    How sure
    Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 13, 14, 15).
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 13, 14, 15
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 13
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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
    Reads two ways
    SC-004: the tool reads two ways (p. 15 and p. 5); this row follows p. 15
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 15
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 16
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 14

MRc4 · Social Health & Equity

LEED v5 BD+C · Criteria Areas & Achievement Levels in LEED v5, Version 1.3, February 2026 (updated February 24, 2026)

  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    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. 4, 17
  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    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. 4, 18
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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
    Reads two ways
    SC-001: the tool reads two ways (p. 17 and p. 4); this row follows p. 17
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 17
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 17
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 18
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 18
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 18
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 18
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 17
  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 17
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 17

MRc4 · Circular Economy

LEED v5 BD+C · Criteria Areas & Achievement Levels in LEED v5, Version 1.3, February 2026 (updated February 24, 2026)

  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 19
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 19
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 19
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 20
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 21
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 21
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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. 4, 21
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 19, 20
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 20
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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, 20
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    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
    Reads two ways
    SC-005: the tool reads two ways (p. 19, 20 and p. 5); this row follows p. 5
    How sure
    Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 5).
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5

BREEAM International NC v7.1

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.

Evidence requirements, Table 8 Evidence types: Certificates of compliance (third party)

BREEAM International NC v7.1 · BREEAM International New Construction Technical Manual 7.1.0, 26/08/2026, SD6073

  • BES 6001

    Status
    Outside this credit's scope
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Scope
    General list of evidence document types, not a credit
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 34
  • EPD

    Status
    Outside this credit's scope
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Scope
    General list of evidence document types, not a credit
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 34
  • FSC

    Status
    Outside this credit's scope
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Scope
    General list of evidence document types, not a credit
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 34

Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber

BREEAM International NC v7.1 · BREEAM International New Construction Technical Manual 7.1.0, 26/08/2026, SD6073

  • FSC Controlled Wood

    Status
    Excluded by the tool under this credit
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Timber
    Scope
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66

Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber evidence table

BREEAM International NC v7.1 · BREEAM International New Construction Technical Manual 7.1.0, 26/08/2026, SD6073

  • FSC certification (includes products labelled FSC Mix)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Yes / Yes · Demonstrates timber is legally harvested / Demonstrates timber is legally traded
    On what basis
    Evidence type for the legally harvested and traded timber requirement
    Products
    Timber
    Scope
    Applies only to new formwork, scaffolding boards or other new temporary site timber purchased for the project. Reused timber that can be “verified” (BREEAM’s word) is excluded. FSC Controlled Wood only is excluded (separate row).
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
  • PEFC certification (includes products labelled PEFC mixed sources)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Yes / Yes · Demonstrates timber is legally harvested / Demonstrates timber is legally traded
    On what basis
    Evidence type for the legally harvested and traded timber requirement
    Products
    Timber
    Scope
    Applies only to new formwork, scaffolding boards or other new temporary site timber purchased for the project. Reused timber that can be “verified” (BREEAM’s word) is excluded.
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Yes / Yes · Demonstrates timber is legally harvested / Demonstrates timber is legally traded
    On what basis
    Evidence type for the legally harvested and traded timber requirement
    Products
    Timber
    Scope
    Applies only to new formwork, scaffolding boards or other new temporary site timber purchased for the project. Reused timber that can be “verified” (BREEAM’s word) is excluded.
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66

Mat 01

BREEAM International NC v7.1 · BREEAM International New Construction Technical Manual 7.1.0, 26/08/2026, SD6073

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    On what basis
    LCA quality requirement checked by the third-party verifier for the exemplary verification credit (technical design phase)
    Products
    Construction products in the building LCA
    Scope
    Technical design and post-construction phases put a product EPD first and generic data second. Early design accepts generic or manufacturer-specific data.
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 01 · p. 298, 299, 301

Mat 02

BREEAM International NC v7.1 · BREEAM International New Construction Technical Manual 7.1.0, 26/08/2026, SD6073

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.5 · EPD points
    On what basis
    Per EPD. Points are summed per material classification, capped at 4 per classification. The credit needs a total of at least 20.
    Products
    Construction products (Table 75 material classes)
    Scope
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    • EPD unexpired at the point of specification
    • EPD not pending verification at specification
    • Product installed in the building by the end of construction
    • EPD issued or registered by a programme operator working to ISO 14025
    • For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
    • Type III declaration that BREEAM calls “Independently verified” to ISO 14025 (definition)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 303, 304, 305
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.75 · EPD points
    On what basis
    Per EPD. Points are summed per material classification, capped at 4 per classification. The credit needs a total of at least 20.
    Products
    Construction products (Table 75 material classes)
    Scope
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    • EPD unexpired at the point of specification
    • EPD not pending verification at specification
    • Product installed in the building by the end of construction
    • EPD issued or registered by a programme operator working to ISO 14025
    • For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
    • Type III declaration that BREEAM calls “Independently verified” to ISO 14025 (definition)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 303, 304, 305
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.5 · EPD points
    On what basis
    Per EPD. Points are summed per material classification, capped at 4 per classification. The credit needs a total of at least 20.
    Products
    Construction products (Table 75 material classes)
    Scope
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    • EPD unexpired at the point of specification
    • EPD not pending verification at specification
    • Product installed in the building by the end of construction
    • EPD issued or registered by a programme operator working to ISO 14025
    • For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
    • Type III declaration that BREEAM calls “Independently verified” to ISO 14025 (definition)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 303, 304, 305
  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.5 (EPD for more than one product in the same product category, more than one manufacturer) / 0.75 (more than one product, single manufacturer) / 1.5 (single product or colour/pattern variations, single manufacturer) · EPD points
    On what basis
    Per EPD, by EPD type (0.5 / 0.75 / 1.5, see EPD rows)
    Products
    Construction products
    The rule
    • EPD unexpired at the point of specification
    • Product installed in the building by the end of construction
    • For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
    • EPD not pending verification at the time of specification (CN2)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 304
  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.5 (EPD for more than one product in the same product category, more than one manufacturer) / 0.75 (more than one product, single manufacturer) / 1.5 (single product or colour/pattern variations, single manufacturer) · EPD points
    On what basis
    Per EPD, by EPD type (0.5 / 0.75 / 1.5, see EPD rows)
    Products
    Construction products
    The rule
    • EPD unexpired at the point of specification
    • Product installed in the building by the end of construction
    • For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
    • EPD not pending verification at the time of specification (CN2)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 304

Mat 03

BREEAM International NC v7.1 · GN18 V3.7 May 2023 (released 31/05/2023), applied to BREEAM International NC Technical Manual 7.1.0, 26/08/2026

  • '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 scheme label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    Aluminium
    Conditions
    • Both ASI Certified Performance and ASI Certified Chain of Custody held
    • Provisional certification not accepted
    • Aluminium originates from a casthouse that is a certified ASI Member, and/or a later supplier of that aluminium is a certified ASI Member
    • Requirement included in project documents and evidenced for installed products (Table 1 note 4)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3
  • BES 6001

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    All (Issue 3)
    Level
    5 (Baseline score3) · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Minimum awarded to all products certified to the scheme (note 3)
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3
  • BES 6001

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    All (Issue 4)
    Level
    6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per scheme version, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • 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 scheme version plus additional requirements, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3
  • All

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per scheme, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    Constructional steel (scheme name)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • Certified concrete (bronze level)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    4 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per scheme level, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    Concrete
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • Certified concrete (silver level)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per scheme level, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    Concrete
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • Certified concrete (gold level)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per scheme level, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    Concrete
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • Certified concrete (platinum level)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    7 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per scheme level, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    Concrete
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    'FSC 100%'
    Level
    7 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • 'FSC Mix', 'FSC Recycled'

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    'PEFC Certified - 100% PEFC Origin'
    Level
    7 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • 'PEFC Certified', 'PEFC Recycled'

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • '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 label plus additional requirement, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3
  • '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 label plus additional requirement, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2, 3