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NABERS Embodied Carbon v2.1 (pilot)

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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

LEED v5 BD+C

Rating tool · what it accepts, credit by credit

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

MRc2

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

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    structure, enclosure and hardscape materials
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc2 · p. 2, 3
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    structure, enclosure and hardscape materials
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc2 · p. 3
  • EPD Australasia

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

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

MRc4 · Human Health

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

  • Version 3.1, 4, or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 6
  • Version 3.1, 4, or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 7
  • Version 3.1, 4, or v4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 7, 8
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4.1 (Certified Circularity)
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4
  • version 2.0

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v2.0
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 6
  • Declare

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v2.0 or later
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 7
  • Global GreenTag

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

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    products in GS-11 scope (standard scope not stated by the tool)
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 7
  • Health Product Declaration

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 6
  • Health Product Declaration

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 7

MRc4 · Climate Health

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

  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 9
  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 10
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 9
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 9
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 10
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 10
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 11
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 9, 10
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 10, 11
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 11, 12
  • EPD Australasia

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

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

MRc4 · Ecosystem Health

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

  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 13
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 13
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 13
  • Version 3.1, 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 15
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 13
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 15
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 16
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 14
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 13
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 15
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 14
  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 13
  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 15
  • SCS Standards

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

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 13
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

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

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 16
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 14

MRc4 · Social Health & Equity

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

  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 17
  • Concrete Sustainability Council

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    concrete
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 18
  • Version 3.1

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

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 17
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 18
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 18
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 18
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 18
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 17
  • Responsible Wood

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 17
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 17

MRc4 · Circular Economy

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

  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 19
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 19
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 19
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 20
  • Version 3.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v3.1Not the current edition
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 21
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 21
  • Version 4 or 4.1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    v4
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    any MRc4 product category
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 4, 21
  • FSC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 19, 20
  • PEFC

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 20
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Products
    wood products
    Scope
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Conditions
    Not shown under U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.'s terms
    Source
    LEED v5 BD+C · MRc4 · p. 5, 20
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative

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

Living Building Challenge 4.1

Rating tool · what it accepts, credit by credit

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

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

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

  • Living Product Challenge

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

I14-4 Responsible Sourcing · Living Product Challenge Requirement

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

  • Living Product Challenge

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

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Definition of Multipliers

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

  • Declare label

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

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

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Declare Labels Requirement

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

  • Declare label

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

I14-3 Responsible Sourcing · Declare Product Requirement

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

  • Declare label

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

I12 Responsible Materials (Core Imperative) · Wood Sourcing Clarifications

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

I14-2 Responsible Sourcing · Wood Sourcing

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

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

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

  • Eco Choice Aotearoa certified cleaning products

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

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

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

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    Cleaning products
    Conditions
    Not shown under International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s terms
  • Safer Choice labelnot in Klar Cite

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

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