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NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot)

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.

9.4.2 a); 9.4.3.1 Conforming EPDs; 9.4.3.2; 9.4.3.3; 9.4.3.5 (product-specific emission factor, specific-product EPD)

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ISO 14025 with EN 15804+A1:2013, EN 15804+A2:2019 or ISO 21930:2017
    On what basis
    GWPT, modules A1-A3
    Products
    Any included material with a product-specific EPD
    Scope
    Overrides the default emission factor for that material only; cannot be used for similar products from other manufacturers; modules A1-A3 only
    Conditions
    Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 53, 59, 60, 61

9.4.2 a); 9.4.4.1 Conforming carbon footprint declarations; 9.4.4.2

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • ISO 14067 or PAS 2050 (Related documents list ISO 14067:2018)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Related documents list ISO 14067:2018
    On what basis
    GHG total emissions, modules A1-A3, entered as GWPT
    Products
    Any included material
    Scope
    Overrides the default emission factor for that material; modules A1-A3
    Conditions
    • follows ISO 14067 or PAS 2050
    • system boundary matches the EN 15804 or ISO 21930 boundary
    • names the material by unique product name or code
    • independently “verified” (NABERS’s word) by a verifier not involved in defining the scope or conducting the LCA study
    • dated within five years before the last delivery of the product to site
    • unit matches the unit selected in the input form
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 9, 53, 61, 62

9.4.2 a); 9.4.5.1 Conforming Climate Active Public Disclosure Statements; 9.4.5.2

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • Climate Active Product Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    GHG total emissions, modules A1-A3, entered as GWPT
    Products
    Any included material
    Scope
    Product-level certification only; other Climate Active certifications are not considered (definition)
    Conditions
    Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
    Reads two ways
    SC-006: the tool reads two ways (p. 53 and p. 62); this row follows p. 62
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 12, 53, 62

9.4.2 b); 9.4.3.1 f); 9.4.3.4 Industry average EPDs

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ISO 14025 with EN 15804+A1:2013, EN 15804+A2:2019 or ISO 21930:2017 (industry average EPD)
    On what basis
    Worst-case GWPT, modules A1-A3 (average multiplied by maximum variation)
    Products
    Materials covered by an industry average EPD
    Scope
    Second priority after product-specific data (9.4.2 b))
    Conditions
    Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 53, 59, 60, 61

9.4.3.1 Conforming EPDs (example)

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • EPD Australasia

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    GWPT, modules A1-A3
    Products
    Any included material with a product-specific EPD
    Scope
    Same scope as the EPD rows (emission factor, industry average, stored carbon)
    Conditions
    • each EPD “meets” (NABERS’s word) the 9.4.3.1 conditions
    • use the EPD version valid at the time of delivery to site, obtained from the manufacturer if the online version is newer
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 59

9.4.3.1 d) Conforming EPDs

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • International EPD System

    Status
    Accepted as an ISO 14025 Type III EPD programme (own statement)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Any included material with a product-specific EPD
    Scope
    Same scope as the EPD rows
    The rule
    Not shown under New South Wales Government (NABERS)'s terms
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 59

9.4.3.5; 10.4.1; 10.4.2.3 (stored biogenic carbon from older EPDs)

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EN 15804+A1 and ISO 21930 (as printed)
    On what basis
    Stored biogenic carbon in product
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Counts toward the Carbon Removal Indicator only
    Conditions
    • EPD conforms to Section 9.4.3.1
    • timber or paper material only
    • EPD confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source certified by FSC, or by Responsible Wood as part of PEFC
    • a stored carbon value given in text or a diagram may be used only if the EPD clearly states it is stored in the product
    • stored carbon given in kg of carbon must be multiplied by 44/12 to give kgCO2e
    • if unsure or not reported, estimate using 10.4.3
    • GWPB must not be used
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 61, 68, 69, 94

9.7.2 Vertical transport services (lift EPDs)

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Modules A1-A3
    Products
    Lifts
    Scope
    Replaces default vertical transport emission factors
    Conditions
    • conforming EPD as per Section 9.4
    • multiply the per-tkm factor by the total transportation performance over the service life per ISO 25745-2
    • where several usage categories are published, select the most appropriate one as detailed in the EPD and confirmed by the lift manufacturer or developer
    • enter the mass of the lift
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 65

10.3 Claiming carbon neutral materials; 14.8.1

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • Climate Active Product Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Carbon offsets, modules A1-A3
    Products
    Individual building materials
    Scope
    Carbon Removal Indicator only; does not affect the star rating or emissions intensity
    Conditions
    • a product-specific emission factor for the Climate Active certified product is used per 9.4.5
    • individual building materials only
    • covers extraction, processing and manufacture only (A1-A3)
    • public disclosure statement for the year the material was purchased
    • as-built evidence that the specific material was used
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 67, 94

10.4.1; 10.4.2.1; 10.4.2.3; 14.8.2 (stored biogenic carbon in timber, Carbon Removal Indicator)

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    EN 15804+A2:2019
    On what basis
    Stored biogenic carbon in product (BCC-prod)
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Counts toward the Carbon Removal Indicator only; does not affect the star rating or emissions intensity; not for repurposed materials (10.6) or non-timber biomass (10.5)
    Conditions
    • timber or paper material only
    • applies when a product-specific emission factor per Section 9.4 (conforming EPD) is used
    • EPD confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source certified by FSC, or by Responsible Wood as part of PEFC
    • a statement that at least 95 % of the timber is certified is acceptable
    • use BCC-prod; exclude BCC-pack
    • stored carbon given in kg of carbon must be multiplied by 44/12 to give kgCO2e
    • GWPB must not be used to find stored biogenic carbon
    • if stored carbon cannot be found, use the default estimate in 10.4.3
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 69, 94

10.4.1; 10.4.4 (default emission factor); 14.8.2

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Stored biogenic carbon in the Carbon Removal Indicator only; not repurposed materials; non-timber biomass is referred to the National Administrator (10.5)
    Conditions
    • timber or paper material only
    • retain FSC certification details including licence number
    • where an EPD states the certified share, at least 95 % is acceptable
    • with a default emission factor, select 'sustainable forest certified' in the input form
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 72, 94

  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Stored biogenic carbon in the Carbon Removal Indicator only
    Conditions
    • timber or paper material only
    • Responsible Wood certification as part of PEFC
    • retain certification details including licence number
    • where an EPD states the certified share, at least 95 % is acceptable
    • with a default emission factor, select 'sustainable forest certified' in the input form
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 72, 94

10.4.1; 10.4.4; 14.8.2

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Stored biogenic carbon in the Carbon Removal Indicator only
    Conditions
    • timber or paper material only
    • certified by Responsible Wood as part of PEFC (per 10.4.1)
    • retain certification details including licence number
    • where an EPD states the certified share, at least 95 % is acceptable
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 72, 94

10.4.2.1; 10.4.2.4 Finding stored biogenic carbon in a carbon footprint; 14.8.2

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • Product Carbon Footprint

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    ISO 14067 or PAS 2050
    On what basis
    GHG biogenic removals
    Products
    Timber and paper materials
    Scope
    Counts toward the Carbon Removal Indicator only
    Conditions
    • carbon footprint conforms to 9.4.4.1 (“compliant” (NABERS’s word) with ISO 14067 or PAS 2050; system boundary “equivalent” to EN 15804 or ISO 21930; refers directly to the material by unique product name or code; independently “verified”, verifier not involved in defining scope or conducting the LCA; dated within five years before the last delivery of the product to site)
    • timber or paper material only
    • confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source certified by FSC, or by Responsible Wood as part of PEFC
    • use the GHG biogenic removals value
    • if not reported separately, estimate using 10.4.3
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 70, 94

10.4.2.1; 10.4.2.5 Finding stored biogenic carbon in a Climate Active Public Disclosure Statement; 10.4.3

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • Climate Active Product Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Estimated stored biogenic carbon (Formula 10.4.3a)
    Products
    Timber products
    Scope
    Carbon Removal Indicator only
    Conditions
    • timber or paper material only
    • the certification confirms the material is from a sustainably managed source
    • stored carbon must be calculated with the 10.4.3 method
    • water content, moisture content or dry-matter carbon content from the statement are used where published, otherwise the default assumptions apply
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 68, 70, 71

11.4.4 Source location as defined by an EPD; 14.9.1

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Source location for transport emissions
    Products
    Materials entered with an EPD
    Scope
    Transport emissions (A4) source location only
    Conditions
    • source location is the manufacturing exit gate stated in the EPD
    • where the EPD lists several production sites, use the site closest to the rated premises unless the actual site used is known
    • not available for default assemblies
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 74, 95

12.3.2.2 Standard for acceptable data (construction and commissioning energy); 14.10.1

NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · Version 2.1 (date not printed on the supplied pages)

  • Climate Active Building Certification (Public Disclosure Statement)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Site construction and commissioning energy use
    Products
    Construction and commissioning energy (not a product)
    Scope
    Evidence for replacing the default construction energy rate only
    Conditions
    • clearly shows the amount of energy use
    • clearly shows the date of sale or time period of use
    • record from a third party
    • for construction and commissioning energy only (12.3.2.2), not for material emissions, where only product certifications count (p. 12)
    Source
    NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot) · p. 77, 95

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

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