Programmes

The rating systems, standards, and frameworks that sustainability claims count toward — worldwide. Open one to see which claims contribute to it.

Building rating

Green Star

Australia & NZ · Green Building Council of Australia

Australia's main green building rating system. Its Responsible Products framework scores product certifications and disclosures, so recognised labels carry defined credit value.

Climate health · Human health · Ecosystem health · Circular economy

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DGNB

Germany & Europe · German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB)

Germany's leading certification, known for rigorous life-cycle assessment. Building-level LCA is central, which makes product EPDs especially valuable on DGNB projects.

Climate health · Human health · Ecosystem health · Circular economy

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Commitment

AIA Materials Pledge

North America · American Institute of Architects

A commitment framework for architecture firms to prioritise human health, social equity, ecosystem health, climate health, and circularity in material selection — the same five lenses as the CMF.

Human health · Social equity · Ecosystem health · Climate health · Circular economy

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Vocabulary

mindful MATERIALS Common Materials Framework

Global · mindful MATERIALS

Not a certification — a shared vocabulary. CMF organises every sustainability claim into five impact areas so that teams can compare products consistently.

Climate health · Human health · Ecosystem health · Social equity · Circular economy

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Waste

TRUE Zero Waste

Global · Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

Certifies facilities that divert at least 90% of waste from landfill and incineration. When a manufacturer claims 'zero waste to landfill', TRUE is the certification to ask about.

Circular economy · Ecosystem health

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