ID#
li-5630
| Credit Name | IDc1 - Innovation in design |
|---|---|
| Credit Category | Innovation |
| International Applicable | Yes |
Rating System
LEED BD+C: New Construction
Rating System Version
v2 - LEED 2.0
Inquiry
Innovation in Design Credit for Using Certified Climate Neutral Products Intent To eliminate the life cycle global warming impact of major building materials, such as carpet, through third party certified climate neutral programs. Environmental Benefit Many building products are petroleum-based and/or are manufactured with energy-intensive processes resulting in a significant impact on Global Climate Change. Climate Change leads many assessments as our most pressing global environmental challenge. Certified climate neutral products such as those designated Climate Cool" by the Climate Neutral Network eliminate the net climate impact by eliminating concerns for additionality and by retiring certified offsets in perpetuity. We feel this program warrants acceptance as a LEED Innovation Credit because the program
