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F-00373 - Are there alternate standards that can be used for the climate adaptation assessment?
Yes, as an alternative to using AS5334:2013 'Climate change adaptation for settlements and infrastructure - A risk based approach', project teams may use ISO 14090:2019 'Adaptation to climate change - Principles, requirements and guidelines' and ISO 14091:2021 'Adaptation to climate change - Guidelines on vulnerability, impacts and risk assessment' when undertaking the climate change risk and adaptation assessment.
Published on Fri, 15 Mar 2024
F-00367 - When should project teams submit for the optional Designed Assessment / Design Review?
The GBCA has no specific requirement as to when registered projects should submit for a Designed Assessment. Below is some guidance to help establish the best timing for your project. This supplements information provided in the rating tool Submission Guidelines.  Purpose A Designed Assessment (or Design Review under the Legacy rating tools) is an optional submission as an interim step towards certification....
Published on Wed, 24 Jan 2024
F-00365 - What data can be used for the Reference case when an EPD is used for the Proposed case for the Upfront Carbon credit?
The GBCA clarifies that for the purposes of the Upfront Carbon Emissions and Life Cycle Impacts credits in Green Star Building v1, if a project team uses an EPD for the proposed case, data from a process-based LCA must be used for the reference case for the same building element. A product-specific EPD is preferred, followed by an industry-specific EPD....
Published on Mon, 4 Dec 2023
F-00360 - What is the process to obtain an extension year audit during the transition to Performance v2?
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-month certifications. Where the 3-year cycle is complete, portfolios are eligible for additional...
Published on Mon, 4 Dec 2023
F-00362 - What offsets projects are not accepted in Green Star Submissions?
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 –...
Published on Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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