Lysaght | Green Star™ Responsible Products Framework Flyer

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BlueScope has published an informative flyer about the Green Star™ Responsible Products Framework. It simplifies the program, guiding stakeholders on how they may earn Green Star points by using BlueScope products.

Download the flyer: Green Star Responsible Products Framework - Earning Green Star points with BlueScope products

The Green Star Responsible Products Framework recognises initiatives that a product or manufacturer can comply with to contribute towards a Green Star certification. Products may contribute to a project’s Green Star rating by earning Responsible Products credits, provided proof of certification is included in the Green Star submission.

A Responsible Product Value (RPV) is the ‘score’ given to an initiative after an assessment against the Responsible Products Guidelines. A product that has been awarded an RPV by the Green Building Council of Australia through a recognised certification initiative is called a 'Responsible Product.'

There are several initiatives recognised by Green Star that may be applicable to BlueScope products. These include:

ResponsibleSteel™ site certification
Global GreenTag^Cert™ GreenRate™ certification
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Steel Sustainability Australia

The guide highlights how users may earn Green Star points with BlueScope products. For instance, all BlueScope products made from steel produced at the Port Kembla Steelworks, a ResponsibleSteel™ certified site, are considered 'Good Practice’. When combined with an EPD and/or Global GreenTag^Cert™ GreenRate™ certification, the products are considered 'Best Practice'. An easy-to-follow visual example is provided which equates to an RPV of 21 for BlueScope’s ‘Best Practice’ products.

The flyer is a useful resource, simplifying the information and guiding users through the process of earning Green Star points with ease.