ASTM E3153 : 25

1.1 This practice covers the principles and procedures for developing multi-attribute sustainability standards for building products. A multi-attribute sustainability standard identifies and incorporates a broad range of criteria throughout all phases of a product’s lifecycle and establishes minimum thresholds for conformance. The purpose of such a standard is to facilitate the reduction of social, economic, and environmental negative impacts by setting forth product requirements which are effective, verifiable, industry-relevant, and consistent for all products within a category. A multi-attribute sustainability standard is intended to be used for product certification, specification, or communication of environmental preferability, or a combination thereof, stimulating the potential for market-driven continuous improvement. This practice is intended to standardize multi-attribute sustainability standards for building products, provide a common framework, and consistently address sustainability attributes that are most relevant to the built environment.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.