Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00236
Can standard TCo2 benchmarks be used to calculate upfront fitout emissions of a tenanted space?

Yes, in order to quantify the upfront fitout emissions of a tenanted space for the Green Star Buildings sector specific credit Upfront Fitout Emissions, project teams may use the following benchmarks for calculation.

 

Fitout type

T CO2/m2

Retail Non Food

0.432

Retail Food

0.678

Office Fitout – A Grade

1.041

 

Project teams can adopt these benchmarks to demonstrate compliance with this credit without having to demonstrate a reduction in upfront emissions. 

 





Rating Tools

This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:

  • Green Star Buildings v1 / Positive / 0.SSC.03 Upfront Fitout Emissions
  • Green Star Buildings v1.0 / Positive / 0.SSC.03 Upfront Fitout Emissions


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