Green Star FAQs

Currently offsets associated with the below projects are undergoing investigations by Verra. Until the outcomes of the investigation are known, the offsets related to the below cannot be used to demonstrate compliance for Green Star and also extends to projects targeting Climate Active Certification through Green Star. Kariba REDD+ Project Kasigau Corridor REDD Project – Phase I Rukinga Sanctuary Kasigau Corridor REDD Project –...

Please note that the GBCA is no longer accepting new registrations for Green Star Performance under the 3-year cycle (initial certification + year 1 and year 2 audit). During the transition from Green Star Performance v1.2 to version 2, projects will be invoiced at the annual rate for 12-months certification. Where the 3-year cycle is complete, portfolios are eligible for an...

For Green Star Buildings v1, the Minimum Expectation under the Exposure to Toxins credit applies to regularly occupied areas only.  In future versions of the rating tool, this will be revised to be applicable to all internally applied paints to align with previous Green Star rating tools. 

Projects built to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, must follow the below requirements when targeting the Energy Use - Residential pathway credit from Green Star Building v1. Green Star Buildings Energy Use - Residential Pathway Performance Levels Requirements Minimum Expectation Area weighted average NatHERS  - 7.5 stars Sole Occupancy rating NatHERS  - 6 stars Credit Achievement Area weighted average NatHERS  - 7.5 stars Sole Occupancy rating NatHERS ...

The GBCA clarifies for the Metering criteria in the Verification and Handover credit from Green Star Buildings v1, where the building's GFA is smaller than 1000m2, specialist equipment with an annual power consumption of 100kW, not 100kWh/year, will need to be metered separately.