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New Standard on Responsibly Sourced Construction Products

BRE Global are creating a new product standard that will provide a level playing field for the sustainability of construction products. The framework will take into account specific environmental, economic and social impacts and provide recognition for suppliers embracing genuine sustainability.

The proposed scheme will assess products by focussing on responsible sourcing and product stewardship, addressing the social, economic and environmental impacts of construction products over their whole life.

Products will be assessed by looking at existing quality, environmental, health and safety management systems together with other important criteria including:

  • global warming emissions
  • minimising raw material usage
  • labour practice
  • biodiversity
  • social dimensions and impacts

Development of the standard has been influenced by the addition of a responsible sourcing credit which has been included in BREEAM since 2006.

The scheme is open for consultation until May 2nd. For further information and to take part visit www.bre.co.uk/responsiblesourcing.

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