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NC-v4 MRc1:Building life-cycle impact reduction

LEED v4 MRc1 LCA credit now officially accepts EN standards as ACP for Europe

Panu Pasanen

CEO

Bionova / One Click LCA

LEEDuser Basic Member

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April 13, 2018

A welcome clarification for all LEED projects in Europe! The Alternative Compliancy Path for Europe is now official and allows applying EN 15978 as the LCA framework. Credit language: https://www.usgbc.org/node/2614363?return=/credits/new-construction/v4/material-%26amp%3B-resources

The text also introduces welcome provisions for incorporation of EPD data to assessments from BRE and Athena.

Thanks to everyone who has supported this and hope this lowers the barrier to undertaking LCA for all LEED projects in Europe!

See you at Greenbuild Europe next week!

BR Panu Pasanen

PS: yes, sure, One Click LCA is third party verified for compliance with EN 15978, and complies with the requirements for EPD incorporation.

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