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Table 2. Points for Embodied Carbon Reductions in Options 1 and 2 for Core and Shell Projects
| Col1 | Option 1. Whole- building Life- cycle Assessment | AND/ OR | Option 2. EPD Analysis | Col5 | Col6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1. Whole- building Life- cycle Assessment | AND/ OR | Path 1. Project- Average Approach | OR | Path 2. Materials-type Approach | |
| Meet baseline or industry average | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Two material categories for 1 point OR Four material categories for 2 points OR Six or more material categories for 3 points |
| 10% reduction in GWP | 3 | 3 | – | – | – |
| 20% reduction in GWP | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | – |
| 30% reduction in GWP | 5 | 5 | – | – | – |
| 40%+ reduction in GWP | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | – |
| 50%+ reduction in GWP | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | – |
NOTE: Meeting the baseline or industry average in Table 2 can achieve no more than 2 points.
Option 1. Whole-building Life-Cycle Assessment (1–6 points New Construction, 1–7 points Core and Shell)
Conduct a cradle-to-grave (modules A–C, excluding operating energy and operating waterrelated energy) whole-building life-cycle assessment (WBLCA) of the project’s structure, enclosure, and hardscape materials. Compare results to a baseline developed for the project and earn points according to Table 1.
Include results for the following impact categories in the WBLCA report:
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GWP (greenhouse gases), in kg CO2e
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Depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer, in kg CFC-11e
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Acidification of land and water sources, in moles H [+] or kg SO2e
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Eutrophication, in kg nitrogen equivalent or kg phosphate equivalent
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Formation of tropospheric ozone, in kg NOx, kg O3e, or kg ethene
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 135