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NC-v4 MRc3: Building product disclosure and optimization - sourcing of raw materials

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Location Valuation Factor

July 15, 2019

Shannon Oletic

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July 15, 2019

Hello,

Do all components of a product have to comply with the 160km sourcing requirements in order to apply the location valuation factor in v4? For example, if the recycled scrap within a steel beam is sourced within 160km can this portion have the regional multiplier attributed to it?

Thank you.

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Anna Okviana

Freelance LEED Coordinator
Construction Company

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March 6, 2024 - 3:30 am

Actually this is my question too.

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Dave Hubka

Practice Leader - Sustainability
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March 6, 2024 - 9:34 am

MR Overview section of the reference guide addresses this. See 'determining material contribution of an assembly' section within the overview.

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