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What IS Rating v2.1, EnviroDevelopment v4, BREEAM International NC v7.1 and BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded accept. Pick credentials to narrow it. Clear selection

IS Rating v2.1

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.

Rso-6

IS Rating v2.1 · IS v2.1 Technical Manual Design and As Built Rating; date not printed

  • EPD

    Status
    Outside this credit's scope
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-6 · p. 51

Rso-7

IS Rating v2.1 · IS v2.1 Technical Manual Design and As Built Rating; date not printed

  • Aluminium Stewardship Initiative

    Status
    Accepted as an ISEAL member (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.00 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of labelled products, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    The rule
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

  • BEP PVC

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.00 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of labelled products, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

  • CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

  • Cradle to Cradle Certified

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

  • Eco Choice Aotearoa

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.00 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of labelled products, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.75 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.50 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.75 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    The rule
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57, 59

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.50 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    The rule
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57, 59

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted as an ISEAL member (member list)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.00 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of labelled products, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    The rule
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.00 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of labelled products, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale: >0-30% for up to Level 2, >30-100% for >Level 2 to 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

  • Global GreenTag

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.00 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of labelled products, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57

  • Global Organic Textile Standard

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

  • Global Responsible Textile Standard

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

  • Green Seal

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

  • 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 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    The rule
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57, 59

  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.50 · Sustainability Factor (SF)
    On what basis
    Multiplier on the dollar value of products with the EPD, counted towards the share of total materials value (sliding scale to Level 3)
    Products
    materials and products (any category)
    Scope
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    The rule
    Not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 53, 54, 56, 57, 59

  • PEFC

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

  • Responsible Steel

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Klar Cite hasn't checked this yet
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Rso-7 · p. 54

Spr-2

IS Rating v2.1 · IS v2.1 Technical Manual Design and As Built Rating; date not printed

  • FSC

    Status
    Outside this credit's scope
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Spr-2 · p. 13 (Spr file)

  • Responsible Steel

    Status
    Outside this credit's scope
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · Spr-2 · p. 13 (Spr file)

Credit not shown under Infrastructure Sustainability Council's terms

IS Rating v2.1 · IS v2.1 Technical Manual Design and As Built Rating; date not printed

  • Aluminium Stewardship Initiative

    Status
    Outside this credit's scope
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · p. 9 (Spr file)

  • Responsible Steel

    Status
    Outside this credit's scope
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Source
    IS Rating v2.1 · p. 9 (Spr file)

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.

Materials 4.2.5(b) Structure: non-structural steel. Same clause in all ten typology sections: Masterplanned Communities, Residential Subdivision, Seniors Living, Multi-Unit Residential, Mixed Use, Industrial, Retail, Education, Health and Aged Care, Commercial

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
    Products
    non-structural steel
    Scope
    Built form structure option. It is an alternative to recycled content ≥15%. It applies to 80% of non-structural steel, a project quantity.
    Conditions
    • EPD to EN15804
    • product is non-structural steel
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

Materials 4.2.5(b), (e), (f) Structure: EPD to EN15804 options for non-structural steel, structural timber and bricks. All ten typology sections.

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as a kind of credential
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    non-structural steel; structural timber; bricks
    The rule
    Not recorded
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as a kind of credential
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    non-structural steel; structural timber; bricks
    The rule
    Not recorded
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

Materials 4.2.5(e) Structure: structural timber. Lettered 4.2.5(d) in Residential Subdivision. All ten typology sections.

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified
    On what basis
    certified to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standard
    Products
    structural timber
    Scope
    Built form structure option. It is an alternative to PEFC/AFS or an EPD to EN15804.
    Conditions
    product is structural timber
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified
    On what basis
    certified to a PEFC standard
    Products
    structural timber
    Scope
    Built form structure option. It is an alternative to FSC or an EPD to EN15804.
    Conditions
    product is structural timber
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified
    On what basis
    certified to AFS (Australian Forestry Standard), named as an example of a PEFC standard
    Products
    structural timber
    Scope
    Built form structure option.
    Conditions
    product is structural timber
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307, 317

Materials 4.2.5(e) Structure: structural timber. Lettered 4.2.5(d) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
    Products
    structural timber
    Scope
    Built form structure option. It is an alternative or addition to PEFC/AFS/FSC certification.
    Conditions
    • EPD to EN15804
    • product is structural timber
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

Materials 4.2.5(f) Structure: bricks. Lettered 4.2.5(e) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
    Products
    bricks
    Scope
    Not shown under Urban Development Institute of Australia (EnviroDevelopment)'s terms
    Conditions
    • EPD to EN15804
    • product is bricks
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307

Materials 4.2.6(a) Envelope / linings: timber window frames. All ten typology sections.

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    accredited/endorsed
    Products
    timber window frames
    Scope
    Building envelope option.
    Conditions
    product is timber window frames
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 166, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    accredited/endorsed
    Products
    timber window frames
    Scope
    Building envelope option.
    Conditions
    product is timber window frames
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 166, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    accredited/endorsed
    On what basis
    AFS given as an example of PEFC
    Products
    timber window frames
    Scope
    Building envelope option.
    Conditions
    product is timber window frames
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 166, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

Materials 4.2.8(b) Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes: carpet. Lettered 4.2.8(e) in Mixed Use. All ten typology sections.

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • Carpet Institute

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    level 2 or greater · level
    On what basis
    Not shown under Urban Development Institute of Australia (EnviroDevelopment)'s terms
    Products
    carpet
    Scope
    Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes option. Minimum 50% of the carpet is a project threshold.
    Conditions
    Not shown under Urban Development Institute of Australia (EnviroDevelopment)'s terms
    How sure
    Klar Cite’s reading is uncertain here; check the tool’s page (p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 167, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307).
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 167, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

Materials 4.2.8(c) Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes: joinery. Lettered 4.2.8(f) in Mixed Use. All ten typology sections.

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified/endorsed
    Products
    joinery
    Scope
    Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes option.
    Conditions
    product is joinery
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 167, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified/endorsed
    Products
    joinery
    Scope
    Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes option.
    Conditions
    product is joinery
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 167, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified/endorsed
    On what basis
    AFS given as an example of PEFC
    Products
    joinery
    Scope
    Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes option.
    Conditions
    product is joinery
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 167, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

Materials 4.2.9 Alternative compliance (4.2.8 in Commercial). All ten typology sections.

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as a kind of credential
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    procured materials (any)
    The rule
    Not recorded
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 135, 167, 197, 224, 251, 279, 308

  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as a kind of credential
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    procured materials (any)
    The rule
    Not recorded
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 135, 167, 197, 224, 251, 279, 308

Materials 4.2.9 Alternative compliance (EPDs and/or certifications). Printed as 4.2.8 in Commercial. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.

EnviroDevelopment v4 · National Technical Standards; version and date not printed on the supplied pages

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    procured materials (any)
    Scope
    Alternative “compliance” (EnviroDevelopment’s word) route. 80% of procured materials is a project threshold. No EN15804 requirement is stated in this option.
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 135, 167, 197, 224, 251, 279, 308

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
    first choice: product-specific EPD · Order of preference for LCA data
    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

BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded

Rating tool · what it accepts, credit by credit

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

Mat 01

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

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    per product covered by an EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
    Products
    construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
    Scope
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    per product covered by a manufacturer specific EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
    Products
    construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
    Scope
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    per product covered by an EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
    Products
    construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
    Scope
    Only two EPDs per classification group may be counted.
    The rule
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    per product covered by a manufacturer specific EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
    Products
    construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
    Scope
    Exemplary level only. Only two EPDs per classification group may be counted.
    The rule
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279

  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    per product covered by an EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
    Products
    construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
    Scope
    Only two EPDs per classification group may be counted.
    The rule
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279

  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    per product covered by a manufacturer specific EPD that BREEAM calls “verified”
    Products
    construction products, classified by Mat 03 Table 46 material categories
    Scope
    Exemplary level only. Only two EPDs per classification group may be counted.
    The rule
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 01 · p. 277, 278, 279

Mat 03

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

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

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    aluminium (metal)
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume (CN3.3). Downstream organisations without certification must “meet” (BREEAM’s word) the broken chain rules (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    • both ASI Certified Performance and ASI Certified Chain of Custody
    • provisional certification does not count
    • aluminium originates from a casthouse that is a certified ASI Member and/or a subsequent supplier that is a certified ASI Member
    • additional requirement included in project documents and evidence that installed products fulfil it
    • product “compliant” (BREEAM’s word) with broken chain requirements (CN3.4) where downstream organisations lack their own certification
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 292, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)

  • BES 6001

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

  • BES 6001

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

  • BES 6001

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    All (Issue 4)
    Level
    7 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    not limited by the tool
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3, 7 (GN18)

  • All

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    constructional steel
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    • certified under the CARES Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme
    • scores zero where the product is non-“compliant” (BREEAM’s word) with the broken chain requirements (Step 1.3, p. 285): organisations downstream of the certified one may lack their own certification only if they only handle or transport, or only fabricate, assemble or install under a recognised quality management system that prevents mixing with uncertified sources and operate in a jurisdiction with robust, well-enforced environmental, social and economic controls (CN3.4, p. 284)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 284, 285, 293 (manual); 1, 2 (GN18)

  • Certified concrete (bronze level)

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

  • Certified concrete (silver level)

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

  • Certified concrete (gold level)

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

  • Certified concrete (platinum level)

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

  • FSC

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

  • 'FSC Mix' 'FSC Recycled'

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

  • PEFC

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

  • 'PEFC Certified' 'PEFC Recycled'

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

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

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    6 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    timber and timber-based products
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)

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

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    per construction product, entered in the BREEAM International Mat 03 tool
    Products
    timber and timber-based products
    Scope
    In-scope products above the cut-off volume. Broken chain rules apply (CN3.4).
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 285, 293 (manual); 2, 3 (GN18)

Mat 03

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

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    timber and timber-based products
    Scope
    Prerequisite evidence only, not scored.
    Conditions
    • named as an example of certification for legally harvested and traded timber
    • evidence listed for the interim design stage
    • final post-construction stage needs documentary evidence that all timber used is legally harvested and traded
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 291

  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    timber and timber-based products
    Scope
    Prerequisite evidence only, not scored.
    Conditions
    • named as an example of certification for legally harvested and traded timber
    • evidence listed for the interim design stage
    • final post-construction stage needs documentary evidence that all timber used is legally harvested and traded
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v6.0, superseded · Mat 03 · p. 291