The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) accreditation program is active around the world and has rapidly become the most widely used standard in certifying green construction.
- 2.2 million + square feet is LEED certified every day with more than 92,000 projects using LEED.
- Flexible - LEED works for all building types anywhere. LEED is in over 165 countries and territories.
- Sustainable - LEED buildings save energy, water, resources, generate less waste and support human health.
- Value - LEED buildings attract tenants, cost less to operate and boost employee productivity and retention.
The Hardwoods Specialty Products LEED® guide provides information on our product's contributions to these credits.
PRODUCT TYPE | BRAND NAME | ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS | LEED® CREDIT SUPPORT |
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Reconstituted Engineered Veneers and Plywood | Echo Wood® | Plantation and Sustainable Harvest Fiber, LFE, FSC | When laid upon qualifying substrates: MR 4, MR 5, MR 7, IEQ 4.4 |
Bamboo Panel and Veneers | O2 Bamboo® | Rapidly Renewable, NAUF, FSC | MR 6, MR 7, IEQ 4.4 When laid upon qualifying substrates: MR4, MR 5 |
Import Hardwood Plywood | Dragon Ply® | Depending on substrate option; FSC, CARB ll, NAUF | IEQ 4.4, MR 7 |
Domestic Hardwood Plywood | Available from multiple manufacturers | FSC, SFI, CARB ll, EPP, NAUF | MR 4,MR 5,MR 7,IEQ 4.4 |
Melamine | Available from multiple manufacturers | FSC, SFI, CARB ll, NAUF, Recycled wood fibre | MR 4,MR 5,MR 7,IEQ 4.4 |
MDF and MDF Core Hardwood Plywood | Available from multiple manufacturers | FSC, SCS, EPP, CHPS Compliant, CARB ll, NAUF, Recycled wood fiber | MR 4,MR 5,MR 7,IEQ 4.4 |
Particleboard and PB Hardwood Plywood | Available from multiple manufacturers | FSC, SCS, FPP, CHPS Compliant, CARB ll, NAUF, Recycled wood fiber | MR 4,MR 5,MR 7,IEQ 4.4 |
Specialty Hardwood Lumber | Red Grandis | FSC | MR 7 |
Hardwood Lumber | Available in Most Species | FSC, PEFC, SFI | MR 7 |
Please contact us if have any questions about our products and LEED®.