Programs

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

ProgramRegion · OperatorClaims

Vocabulary1

Program: mindful MATERIALS Common Materials Framework

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

Region and operator: Global

mindful MATERIALS

Building rating2

Program: Green Star

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

Region and operator: Australia & NZ

Green Building Council of Australia

Program: 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.

Region and operator: Germany & Europe

German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB)

Commitment1

Program: AIA Materials Pledge

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

Region and operator: North America

American Institute of Architects

Waste1

Program: TRUE Zero Waste

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.