Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00340
How do RPVs convert to the legacy rating system of Level A, B and C Third Party Certifications?

For the purposes of credit 21.1D Product Transparency and Sustainability - Third Party Certification in Green Star - Design & As Built and Green Star - Interiors, the Responsible Products Guidelines may be used in lieu of GBCA's legacy framework for "Third Party Certfication". The following Responsible Products Value (RPV) may be converted to the previous levels A, B and C:

  • RPV 10 or above = Level A
  • RPV 7 – 9 = Level B
  • RPV 5 – 6 = Level C

Please refer to the Initiative Score Checker for a current list of recognised initiatives and their RPV's. 





Rating Tools

This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:

  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1 / Materials
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.1 / Materials
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.2 / Materials
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.3 / Materials
  • Green Star - Interiors v1 / Materials / 21.1 Sustainable Products
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.1 / Materials / 21.1 Sustainable Products
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.2 / Materials / 21.1 Sustainable Products
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.3 / Materials / 21 Sustainable Products


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