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.
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Sustainability reports and guidelines
Sustainability reports are primarily used as a marketing tool and as your company’s information brochure for customers. It should cover the three main topics of economics, ecology and social responsibility and explain in detail what your company is doing in these areas. Different guidelines and standards regulate the structure and content of these reports. These include the following:
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Report
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- N. Global Compact
- ISO 26000
Sustainability reports in the LEED system
In the new LEED v4 system, sustainability reports from building product manufacturers can yield LEED points. These are considered under MR Credit 3: “Product Disclosure and Optimization (BPDO) – Sourcing of Raw Materials” in option 1. To achieve a point, sustainability reports must be submitted for 20 building products from five different manufacturers. Company-verified reports are weighted 50 percent, and reports verified by third parties are weighted 100 percent.
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