What is the required cost percentage for products in MR Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials?

For the Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials credit under LEED V4, the requirement specifies that at least 50% of the total value of permanently installed products must be sourced from materials that meet specific criteria. This percentage allows project teams to showcase their commitment to sustainability by choosing materials that have been responsibly extracted or sourced, achieved through practices such as being certified by relevant organizations or demonstrating other sustainable sourcing protocols.

Achieving this 50% threshold enables projects to earn points towards their LEED certification, emphasizing the importance of mindful material selection and promoting market demand for sustainably sourced products. The specific focus on this percentage is to strike a balance between promoting sustainable products while remaining feasible and achievable for project teams. Products that do not meet these criteria do not contribute to this credit, which emphasizes the importance of material stewardship in the context of LEED certification.