Add an International Tips section before the Campus Section to read as follows:

"Option 4. Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment
For projects outside the U.S. pursuing this option, the baseline building is based on ASHRAE 90.1–2010. The purpose of this requirement is to provide a minimum set of guidelines regarding the performance of the structure and enclosure being studied in the LCA. Projects outside the U.S. are expected to develop a baseline building representing typical construction for their region meeting local applicable building performance requirements. Additional documentation may be needed to demonstrate how the baseline building meets the requirements of the credit.

For European projects, EN standard 15978 may be used as framework for the Life-Cycle-Assessment. Where implementation of EN 15978 conflicts with any of requirements of this credit, the credit requirements prevail, including the life-cycle stages required and treatment of EPD data (See Further Explanation - Incorporation of EPD data in WBLCA Tools). Note that the CML indicators are acceptable per the Further Explanation section of the Reference Guide language of this credit."

Europe ACP added to Requirements section:
"Europe ACP: Option 4 Whole Building Life-Cycle Assessment
For European projects, EN standard 15978 may be used as framework for the Life-Cycle-Assessment. Where implementation of EN 15978 conflicts with any of requirements of this credit, the credit requirements prevail, including the life-cycle stages required and treatment of EPD data (See Further Explanation - Incorporation of EPD data in WBLCA Tools). Note that the CML indicators are acceptable per the Further Explanation section of the Reference Guide language of this credit.

Further Explanation - Incorporation of EPD data in WBLCA Tools
Combining EPD impacts with WBLCA results shall follow the best practice guidance outlined in Athena Guide to Whole Building LCA in Green Building Programs < https://calculatelca.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Athena_Guide_to_Who…; which stipulates that EPD results may only be combined provided the EPD:
• Has not expired;
• EPD scenarios should be representative of contemporary technologies and/or practice, and the project location.
• Reports all indicators and system boundary information modules required by the WBLCA tool;
• Characterizes the impact categories reported according to the same LCIA methodology as the WBLCA tool;
• Can be applied to the study period of the assessment;
• Clearly indicates which product (including manufacturer and product name) or geographical region it reflects in comparison to the industry-wide weighted average results of a material or fuel already available in the tool.

Additionally, comparability shall be ensured in accordance with Section 5 of the BRE Briefing Paper "Assessing the environmental impacts of construction – understanding European Standards and their implications" (https://www.bre.co.uk/filelibrary/Briefing%20papers/98661-European-Stand...)."