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.

LEED^® Credit Product Guide

PRODUCT TYPE	BRAND NAME	ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS	LEED® CREDIT SUPPORT
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®.