Does anyone have any comments on this KCMA ? Are they considered as USGBC approved equivalent for LEED V4?
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Steve Dundorf
Environmental EngineerJuly 25, 2015 - 1:45 am
KCMA ESPP is a near complete greenwash. The actual environmental impact by following the minimum requirements for certification and doing the minimum is almost zero. In addition, you can get this certification without using any of the sustainable wood certification programs.
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
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July 27, 2015 - 4:39 pm
I researched the KCMA program several years ago and found it noteworthy for lack of any meaningful environmental features. I recall that just about everyone was certified under it, or could be with little effort. LEED v4 does not currently recognize it.