16.12.2016 As of now, product declarations according to LEED v4 are also available on our greenbuildingproducts.eu database. Our greenbuildingproducts.eu database has been newly set up to integrate future certification systems and labels more easily and provide other additional functions.
Archives for 2016
Schomburg products contribute to the building certification systems LEED® and DGNB
12.12.2016 Now you can find Schomburg products in the product database on www.greenbuildingproducts.eu. The listed product contributes to fulfill credits in green building certification systems. With this Schomburg supports his clients for certification of buildings. Furthermore Schomburg provides the relevant product information to the proven sustainability criteria in a transparent way.
Recycled material in building products earns points in the LEED system
01.12.2016 Recycled content is defined in accordance with ISO 14021 and is distinguished between post-consumer and pre-consumer. In both the LEED v3 and LEED v4 systems, the use of recycled materials can earn additional points toward achieving certification.
Sustainability reports from manufacturers gain points in the LEED v4 system
07.11.2016 Sustainability reports cover three main topics: economy, ecology, and social responsibility. Different guidelines or standards govern the structure and content, an example of which is the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). A LEED point can be achieved in the LEED v4 system under MR Credit 3: BPDO – Sourcing of Raw Materials by providing verification of sustainability reports from building product manufacturers.
Biocidal substances in building products are considered in the DGNB system
24.10.2016 Biocides are pesticides often found in everyday products but are also used in building materials. These substances conceal hazards to both humans and the environment. In the DGNB’s certification system, only permissible active ingredients in certain building products may be used. In the interior of residential buildings, even permissible biocidal products are completely prohibited.
REACH and avoiding SVHC lead to points in DGNB & LEED v4 Systems
10.10.2016 REACH is the European chemicals regulation concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. A point can be achieved in the LEED system by demonstrating that products meet REACH criteria.
EMICODE as evidence in DGNB and LEED systems
26.09.2016 The “EMICODE” identifies low-emission products. It has been used for several years in the DGNB system as proof of achievement of quality level 4 for certain products. The new LEED v4 system now accepts EMICODE under certain conditions as evidence in the certification system.
Product classification by GISCODE as evidence in the DGNB System
05.09.2016 The GISCODE groups products with comparable health hazards and their associated protective measures. Certain GISCODE classifications can be used as verification for the DGNB Criterion ENV 1.2 “Risks to the Local Environment” in order to achieve different quality levels.
Product declaration greenbuildingproducts.eu
We would be pleased to support you in setting up your products in accordance with DGNB and LEED criteria. To do this, we will place your products in the www.greenbuildingproducts.eu Database and draw up our standardised LEED and DGNB declarations.
You can find product declarations in accordance with DGNB and LEED in our greenbuildingproducts.eu database. [Read more…]
Product certification Cradle to Cradle
The Cradle to Cradle® concept is based on the reutilisation of materials and products in the sense of sustainability. Here, classification is made into biological (composting of materials) and technical (further use of materials) reutilisation cycles.
During a pre-assessment, we check the fulfilment ratio in the individual assessment categories and specify measures for the achievement of a better assessment target for your products. After this, we initiate the certification process and support you during its implementation. [Read more…]