| Report Type | Reference Document(s) for the Optimization Report | Report Verification | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embodied Carbon/LCA Action Plan | Product-specific LCA or product-specific Type III EPD | Prepared by the manufacturer and signed by company executive | ½ product |
| Reductions in Embodied Carbon: less than 10% reduction in GWP relative to baseline | Baseline: Product-specific LCA, Product-specific Type III EPD, or Industry-wide Type III EPD Optimized: Product-specific LCA or product-specific Type III EPD |
Comparative analysis is verified by an independent party | 1 product |
| Reductions in Embodied Carbon: 10%+ reduction in GWP relative to baseline | 1.5 products | ||
| Reductions in Embodied Carbon: 20%+ reduction in GWP and 5%+ reduction in two additional impact categories, relative to baseline | Baseline: Product-specific LCA or Product-specific Type III EPD Optimized: Product-specific LCA or product-specific Type III EPD |
2 products |