All Green Star rating tools released from 2020 include credits that seek to reward the use of products that meet the criteria set out in our Responsible Products Framework (Framework). Rating tools released prior to 2020 will continue to use the original process.
The vision of the Framework is to drive the supply chain to deliver transparent, healthy, low-impact, and net zero carbon products that are part of a circular economy. The Framework outlines criteria for scoring how ‘responsible’ a product is, and to support the built environment industry in adapting to and driving this change. More information on the long term strategy for the framework can be found here.
The Framework is currently used to recognise initiatives that a product or manufacturer can comply with for the purposes of contributing to a Green Star certification.
This page provides the following guidance:
This paper outlines the strategy behind, and future trajectory, for the evolution of the Responsible Products Framework, Green Star Buildings and Green Star Fitouts.
This paper also details the reasons for the changes introduced in Green Star Buildings Revision B.
Read the paperIn addition to reused products and building components, the below initiatives have been recognised under the Responsible Products Framework.
The sections below list the ways Recognised Schemes and Standards can be used to meet Credit Achievement and/or Exceptional Performance for each credit. If a product has been certified under a listed Scheme or combination of Schemes, then the product meets the RPV benchmark required for a 'Best practice product' or 'Good practice product'. See the Credit Achievement and Exceptional Performance requirements for the relevant credit in the Submission Guidelines for more information. GBCA notes that this is an interim measure, and the intention is to release individual product RPVs in due course. By specifying that you have used products and materials that have been certified by these Schemes and Standards, you will be on your way to meeting the credit requirements.
For more information on these credits, please see the Green Star Buildings submission guidelines.
To assist project teams further, we will be releasing additional information over the coming months and will release online calculators shortly after the release of our online system.
(Updated 16 December 2022)
The following initiatives meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
The following initiative combinations meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
The following initiatives meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
Australian Steel Institute Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program Technical Requirements Version0.7
Level 3
The following initiative combinations meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
Note: products with the Initiatives or Combination of Initiatives listed under ‘Best practice products’ can be used towards meeting the ‘Good practice products’ benchmarks.
(Updated 16 December 2022)
The following initiatives meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
Australian Steel Institute Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program Technical Requirements Version 0.7
Level 2A
Level 2B
The following initiative combinations meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
The following initiatives meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
Australian Steel Institute Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program Technical Requirements Version 0.7
Level 3
The following initiative combinations meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
Note: products with the Initiatives or Combination of Initiatives listed under ‘Best practice products’ can be used towards meeting the ‘Good practice products’ benchmarks.
(Updated 16 December 2022)
The following initiatives meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
Australian Steel Institute Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program Technical Requirements Version 0.7
The following initiative combinations meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
The following initiatives meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
The following initiative combinations meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
Note: products with the Initiatives or Combination of Initiatives listed under ‘Best practice products’ can be used towards meeting the ‘Good practice products’ benchmarks.
(Updated 16 December 2022)
The following initiatives meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
The following initiative combinations meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
The following initiatives meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
The following initiative combinations meet the minimum RPV for the credit criteria:
Note: products with the Initiatives or Combination of Initiatives listed under ‘Best practice products’ can be used towards meeting the ‘Good practice products’ benchmarks.
If you are a member organisation, please contact us if you would like to receive a briefing on the Responsible Product Framework, and what it means to you.
Contact usWe want to invite certification schemes and other sustainability initiative providers to express their interest in being scored under the Responsible Product Framework. Please contact us if you would like to find out more.
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