Green Star FAQs
What are the requirements of steel manufacturers and fabricators for credit 20.1 Structural & Reinforcing Steel?Â
For the purposes of credit 20.1.0 Responsible Steel Maker in Green Star - Design & As Built, steel manufacturers are no longer required to be a member of the World Steel Association's (WSA) Climate Action Programme (CAP). Steel making facilities are only required to have a currently valid and certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System in place.
Further, for credit 20.1A Responsible Steel Fabricator, steel fabricators are required to have a Level 1 Certification from Steel Sustainability Australia Certification program, which is equivalent to ASI's Environmental Sustainability Charter.
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 - Railway Stations v1 / Materials / 20.1 Responsible Building Materials - Structural and Reinforcing Steel
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