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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
ECS v1.2 Level 4 (two options) · ECS level, recognised as Level A eco-label = 1.5 points
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
On what basis
product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme; a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
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
On what basis
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Products
Flooring
Scope
Flooring only. HC7 points do not vary by level.
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- 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
On what basis
product within the VOC limits specified by the recognised eco-label; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Scope
Interior of the dwelling only. Coatings applied on site only.
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- 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
On what basis
product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme; a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
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
On what basis
product within the VOC limits specified by the recognised eco-label; listed as Level A Recognition
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
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- 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
On what basis
product within the VOC limits specified by the recognised eco-label; listed as GreenRate v4.0 Level A; GreenRate v4.0 Level B; GreenRate v4.0 Level C
Products
Adhesives & Sealants; Applied Coatings; Engineered Wood Products (VOC/Formaldehyde)
Scope
Interior of the dwelling only. HC7 points do not vary by level.
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- 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
On what basis
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Products
Flooring (carpet, vinyl flooring, engineered timber flooring)
Scope
Level C is limited to non-carpet floor coverings.
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- 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
On what basis
product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme; listed as Gold
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
On what basis
product within the VOC limits set by the recognised IAQ scheme; a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
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

Homestar v4.1, superseded

Rating tool · what it accepts, credit by credit

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

MAT-1

Homestar v4.1, superseded · Homestar v4.1 (manual pages, date not printed; file dated 2020-05-11) + Recognised Eco-labels list, Issue: September 2021

Carpet Institute
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
ECS v1.2
Level
ECS v1.2 Level 4 (two options) · ECS level
On what basis
Level A Recognition; Level A Eco-label 2 points
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- ECS v1.2 Level 4
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Carpet Institute
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
ECS v1.2
Level
ECS v1.2 Level 3 · ECS level
On what basis
Level B Recognition; Level B Eco-label 1.5 points
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- ECS v1.2 Level 3
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Carpet Institute
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
ECS v1.2
Level
ECS v1.2 Level 2 · ECS level
On what basis
Level C Recognition; Level C Eco-label 1 points
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- ECS v1.2 Level 2
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
EC-07-18 - Paints
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-07-18Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-07-25 as current
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Applied coatings (paint)
Scope
Paint applied on site or in a prefabrication yard; component certificates need a Technical Question
Conditions
- licensed to EC-07-18 Paints
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-19-15; EC-32-17Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-19-22, EC-32-25 as current
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-43-18
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Concrete
Conditions
- licensed to EC-43-18
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-32-17Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-32-25 as current
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Engineered wood products and timber
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-04-11; EC-33-14; EC-18-09; EC-32-17Not all current editions: Klar Cite holds EC-18-17, EC-32-25 as current
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- licensed to EC-04-11, EC-33-14, EC-18-09 or EC-32-17
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-25-17Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-25-25 as current
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Insulation (soft thermal and acoustic)
Scope
Rigid insulation such as XPS and EPS is excluded from the category
Conditions
- licensed to EC-25-17 Building Insulants
- certificate for the final product
- unlicensed products differing only in R-value need manufacturer confirmation that they are identical
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4, 7
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-57-16; EC-41-15Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-57-25, EC-41-25 as current
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Steel
Conditions
- licensed to EC-57-16 or EC-41-15
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
FSC
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
2 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Products
Engineered wood products and timber; flooring
Scope
List shows 'FSC Certified' only in the EWP & Timber and Flooring columns
Conditions
- FSC Mix, FSC 100% or FSC Recycled
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 4; List p. 1
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GECA PCv2.2i-2012
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Applied coatings (paint)
Conditions
- certified to GECA PCv2.2i-2012
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GECA 04-2011v2; GECA 40-2008 v1.1
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GECA FFM v3.0-2017; GECA 28-2010 v2.1; GECA 04-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Engineered wood products and timber
Conditions
- certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GECA FF v3.0-2017
Level
Level B Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level B Eco-label 1.5 points per material category
Products
Engineered wood products and timber
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GECA 50-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2; GECA 40-2008 v1.1; GECA 04-2011v2
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
BIMv2.0-2018
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Insulation (soft thermal and acoustic)
Scope
Rigid insulation excluded from the category
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
SSPv1.0-2019
Level
Level A Recognition · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Steel
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Global GreenTag
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level A · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Eco-label 2 points per material category
Products
Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood products and timber; insulation
Scope
No GreenRate entry for concrete; flooring is recorded separately
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level A
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Global GreenTag
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level B · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level B Eco-label 1.5 points per material category
Products
Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood products and timber; insulation
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level B
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Global GreenTag
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level C · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level C Eco-label 1 points per material category
Products
Applied coatings; interior plasterboard and fibre cement linings; engineered wood products and timber; insulation
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level C
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Global GreenTag
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
Diamond Roofing GreenTag Certification · Homestar eco-label recognition level
On what basis
Level A Recognition row; Level A Eco-label 2 points
Products
Steel
Scope
Only the named Diamond Roofing certification; no Level B or C entry for steel
Conditions
- Diamond Roofing GreenTag Certification only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Global GreenTag
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level A; GreenRate v4.0 Level B · Homestar eco-label recognition level
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level A or B
- certificate for the final product
Reads two ways
SC-002: the tool reads two ways (p. List p. 1 and p. List p. 1); this row follows p. List p. 1
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. List p. 1; MAT p. 4).
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
Global GreenTag
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
Level
GreenRate v4.0 Level C · Homestar eco-label recognition level
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level C
- certificate for the final product
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. List p. 1; MAT p. 4).
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1; MAT p. 4
PEFC
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
2 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
material is PEFC certified
Products
Engineered wood products and timber; flooring
Scope
List shows 'PEFC Certified' only in the EWP & Timber and Flooring columns
Conditions
- PEFC certified
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 4; List p. 1

MAT-1

Homestar v4.1, superseded · Homestar v4.1 (manual pages, date not printed; file dated 2020-05-11)

Declare
Status
Accepted
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Declare labelled products
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 6
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Product Specific EPD
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
Conditions
- product-specific EPD
- issued in conformance with ISO 14025 or EN15804
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
EPD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Industry wide EPD
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
Conditions
- industry-wide EPD
- issued in conformance with ISO 14025 or EN15804
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
- manufacturer recognised as a participant in the EPD
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
EPD Australasia
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Product Specific EPD
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
The rule
- product-specific EPD
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
EPD Australasia
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Industry wide EPD
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
The rule
- industry-wide EPD
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
- manufacturer recognised as a participant in the EPD
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Product Specific EPD
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
The rule
- product-specific EPD
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
International EPD System
Status
Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1 · MAT-1 points per material category
On what basis
Industry wide EPD
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
The rule
- industry-wide EPD
- independently audited
- cradle-to-gate scope at minimum
- manufacturer recognised as a participant in the EPD
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 5, 7
Product Carbon Footprint
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
PAS 2050:2011
Level
1 (CarboNZero product certification); 0.5 (CEMARS product certification) · points (MAT-1 Sustainable Materials, per material category; max 2 per category)
Products
Any MAT-1 material category
Conditions
Only through CarboNZero product certification (1 point) or CEMARS product certification (0.5 points), 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: the product's lifecycle GHG emissions 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 total material content of the category is reused, eco-preferred or responsibly sourced. Evidence: datasheets and/or the third-party verification scheme certificate.
How sure
Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. MAT p. 1, 3, 6-7).
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · MAT p. 1, 3, 6-7

MAT-1

Homestar v4.1, superseded · Recognised Eco-labels and Indoor Air Quality Schemes list, Issue: September 2021

Blue Angel
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
All MAT-1 categories
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
EMICODE
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
All MAT-1 categories
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
SCS Standards
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
All MAT-1 categories
Scope
Applies to SCS Indoor Advantage Gold; other SCS programmes not mentioned
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1
UL GREENGUARD
Status
Excluded by the tool under this credit
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
All MAT-1 categories
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-1 · List p. 1

MAT-2

Homestar v4.1, superseded · Homestar v4.1 (manual pages, date not printed; file dated 2020-05-11) + Recognised Eco-labels list, Issue: September 2021

Blue Angel
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word); a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
Products
Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood; floor coverings
Scope
Listed under Indoor Air Quality Schemes, not as an eco-label
Conditions
- VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
Carpet Institute
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
ECS v1.2
On what basis
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- ECS v1.2 Level 2 or above
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-07-18Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-07-25 as current
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of adhesives and sealants “meet” (Homestar’s word) the VOC limits of a recognised eco-label or IAQ scheme; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Adhesives and sealants
Conditions
- licensed to EC-07-18 as printed
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-07-18Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-07-25 as current
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of applied coatings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Applied coatings
Conditions
- licensed to EC-07-18 Paints
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-32-17Not the current edition: Klar Cite holds EC-32-25 as current
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of engineered wood “meets” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Engineered wood
Conditions
- licensed to EC-32-17
- VOC/formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
Eco Choice Aotearoa
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
EC-04-11; EC-33-14; EC-32-17Not all current editions: Klar Cite holds EC-32-25 as current
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of floor coverings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- licensed to EC-04-11, EC-33-14 or EC-32-17
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11, 13
EMICODE
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme; MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of adhesives and sealants “comply” (Homestar’s word); a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
Products
Adhesives and sealants
Scope
No dots in other columns; EMICODE class (GEV) not named
Conditions
- VOC criteria only
- adhesives and sealants only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GECA AFSv4.0-2014
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of adhesives and sealants “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Adhesives and sealants
Conditions
- certified to GECA AFSv4.0-2014
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GECA PCv2.2i-2012
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of applied coatings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Applied coatings
Conditions
- certified to GECA PCv2.2i-2012
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GECA FFM v3.0-2017; GECA 28-2010 v2.1; GECA 04-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of engineered wood “meets” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Engineered wood
Conditions
- certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
- VOC/formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
GECA
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GECA 50-2011 v2; GECA 25-2011 v2; GECA 40-2008 v1.1; GECA 04-2011v2
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point where 50% of floor coverings “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; listed as Level A Recognition
Products
Floor coverings
Conditions
- certified to one of the four GECA standards listed
- VOC criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
Global GreenTag
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
On what basis
MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “meet” (Homestar’s word) recognised VOC limits; the recognition level does not change MAT-2 points; listed as GreenRate v4.0 Level A; GreenRate v4.0 Level B; GreenRate v4.0 Level C
Products
Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood
Conditions
- GreenRate v4.0 Level A, B or C
- VOC/formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
Global GreenTag
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
GreenRate v4.0
On what basis
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Products
Floor coverings
Scope
Level C excludes carpets
Conditions
- usable for VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- GreenRate v4.0 Level A or B
- Level C not for carpets
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
SCS Standards
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word); listed as SCS Indoor Avantage Gold
Products
Engineered wood; floor coverings
Scope
Not marked for adhesives, sealants or applied coatings
Conditions
- Indoor Advantage Gold
- VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- engineered wood and floor coverings only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11
UL GREENGUARD
Status
Accepted with conditions
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Recognised Indoor Air Quality Scheme 'UL Greenguard'; MAT-2 awards 1 point per criteria area where 50% of products “comply” (Homestar’s word); a dot in the list's MAT-2/HC7 column, not a level
Products
Adhesives and sealants; applied coatings; engineered wood; floor coverings
Scope
No GREENGUARD tier (e.g. Gold) specified
Conditions
- VOC or formaldehyde criteria only
- certificate for the final product
Source
Homestar v4.1, superseded · MAT-2 · List p. 1; MAT p. 10-11

EnviroDevelopment v4

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.