Building Product Disclosure and Optimization is based on market transparency, which means providing information about the environmental and social impacts of the products and materials used in the building. TheLEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction states that " the intent of this credit category is to encourage the use of products and materials for which life-cycle information is available and that have environmentally, economically, and socially preferable life-cycle impacts " 1. By disclosing the information about the product ingredients, environmental product declarations, sourcing of raw materials, and material ingredients optimization, the project team can make informed decisions and support the development of a more sustainable market.
LEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Materials and Resources Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations, page 5462
LEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Materials and Resources Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, page 5502
LEED V5Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Materials and Resources Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients, page 5542
