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

CSR- GRI Report

I have a question regarding option 1. The GRI report for a product does not address the raw material supplier extraction location. However it has complete information on commitments to reduce environmental harms, long term responsible land use and meeting applicable standards. Will the product comply with the requirements of option 1 if a letter is submitted indicating raw material extraction location in addition to the GRI report? Also, I would like to know if there is a requirement on the date of issue of the GRI report. We have only a GRI report for 2013, is this enough? Thanks

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John Mlade
LFA, RESET ASP, WELL Faculty, LEED Fellow
Wight & Company
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Sat, 05/16/2015 - 03:08

I think your approach to providing raw material extraction locations in addition to the GRI report that addresses all other required parameters is reasonable and should be allowed. In terms of the age of the report, it will depend on when your project is registered. The reference guide states that reports must be current at the time of installation and defines acceptable reports as those published within a year of the project's LEED registration or reports that cover a period that ends within that year. So, unless your project was registered last calendar year, it doesn't look like the 2013 report is going to work for you.
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Paula Melton
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BuildingGreen, Inc.
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Mon, 01/04/2016 - 15:05

Based on what I'm hearing, a standard CSR is not going to have the information required by option 1, and USGBC is looking for a fix. More info here:https://www2.buildinggreen.com/article/leed-v4-tips-early-adopters-earn-high-ratings-without-added-costs#Theyearnedit

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