Beyond Thrive matter _ green rating system value guide

LEADERSHIP INBeyondENTAL DESIGN M GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES ENERGY & ENVIRON LEEDTM

Beyond CSR Universal Fibers understands that many of its customers compete for business in the green marketplace. Building Rating systems like LEED, WELL, and BREEAM create opportunities for building product manufacturers to differentiate themselves amidst a sea of competition. Universal Fibers is committed to supporting its customers efforts to win in the green marketplace. The enclosed information provides examples where Universal Fibers Products can contribute to these three globally recognized green building rating systems with credit contributions across varying environmental initiatives.

end-of-life social waste responsibility energy reduction cleanability indoor air Environmental quality Initiatives & LCA water Green Rating materials recycled Contributions content material transparency code of ethically conduct responsible carbon material waste low regional emitting sourcing materials

Environmental Initatives Align With Green Rating Systems Concep Thrive®matter supports Carbon offset projects which is an established environmental solution for growing innovation in the ways carbon can be captured or avoided, going beyond recycling. Innovation Waste LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRON ENTAL DESIGN Diversion of resources from landfill for Thrive M Family of Products LEEDTM X09 credit: Waste Management WST 01: Waste Management

LEADERSHIP INpt ENTAL DESIGN Reduction through manufacturing efficiency M ENERGY & ENVIRON LEEDTM Focus is on water quality vs quantity. ENE 01: Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions Water Energy & Atmosphere More than 40% of the energy used within the European Union goes towards heating, cooling, lighting and managing the buildings in which we live and work. Our Thrive Family of products with it’s low carbon footprint supports innovation design and objective towards zero-energy buildings.

ENERGY & ENVIRONLEADERSHIP INENTAL DESIGN Region M Source LEEDTM LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRON ENTAL DESIGN R Materials & M C Resources LEEDTM LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRON ENTAL DESIGN M LEEDTM The following contributions are achieved with Thrive matter and Mill Partner Contributions M M MAT 05 [1] Valid for LEED V4. Subsequent versions like v4.2 may not recognize. LEED V4.1 pg 184, Option 1 credit removed and Option 2 credit changed to responsible sourcing of Rawm [1]Latest version: v3.6, February 2022 BREEAM awards credits for responsibly sourcing construction products (typically under the Mat 03 issue) to encourage responsible pro credits, applicable specified products (as listed in the relevant technical manual) must be covered by Environmental Management System (EMS) or a responsible sourcing c [1] LEED V4.1 pg 184, Option 1 credit removed and Option 2 credit changed to responsible sourcing of Rawmaterials [1] LEED v4.1 pg. 173 EPD – 1 pts, pg. 174 Option 2

nal For credit achievement calculation, products es sourced (extracted, manufactured and Recycled purchased) within 100 miles (160 km) of the Content project site are valued at twice their base contributing cost, up to a maximum of 200% of cost or 2 products. Value : Contributes to up to 1 points MR credit: Responsible sourcing of raw materials. Thrive®matter up to 90% recycled content. Value : Contributes to up to 1 points MR Credit Building product disclosure and optimization - Environmental Product Declarations X02 Credit X02 credit: Interior Hazardous Materials Management MAT 03 MAT 03: Responsible sourcing of construction products MAT 06 MAT 06 Material Efficiency Man 02 MAN 02: Life Cycle Cost and service life planning Thrive Products minimizes the frequency of replacement and maximizing materials 5 optimization MAT 05: Designing for durability and resilience materials oduct specification and procurement in construction. To achieve these certification scheme (RSCS) recognised by BREEAM

Transparency Materials Contributions Feature 98. Organiza Reporting in compl Standards operat Reporting Value : Contribute MAT 01: Life cycle impacts LCA / EPD CS LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRONENTAL DESIGNMaterial M Ingredient LEEDTM Transparency CSR Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Report Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials Value : Contributes to up to 1 point X07 credit: Material transparency Feature 97: Material Transparency Value : Contributes to 1 point

ational Transparency ENERGY & ENVIRONLEADERSHIP INENTAL DESIGN liance with the GRI M ted by the Global LEEDTM g Initiative es to up to 1 point MR credit: Building product disclosure and optimization - Material ingredients Toxic Material Reduction: Option 1. Material Ingredient Reporting (1 point). Ingredients of “Red List(Example REACH) are not intentional present in yarn. Value : Contributes to 1 point SR Material Ingredient Transparency CSR LCA / EPD ENERGY & ENVIRONLEADERSHIP INENTAL DESIGN M LEEDTM MR credit: Building life-cycle impact reduction While no BREEAM categories are directly relevant to this intent, the use of products that are responsible sourced are recognized.Procurement of products from organizations who have a third-party Environmental Management System (EMS) via Mat 03 Responsible sourcing of construction products

Contributing Credits via Mill Partnership The following contributions are achieved with Thrive matter and Universal Fibers along with factors in the finished product via Mill Partner contributions. ENERGY & ENVIRONLEADERSHIP INENTAL DESIGNS05 c M S06 cre LEEDTM T01 IEQ credit: Low emitting materials T02 cr IEQ credit: Indoor air quality assessment X06 cre A05 Value : Contributes to 1 point Feat

HEA 05: Acoustic Performance credit:Sound Reducing Surfaces HEA 04: Thermal comfort edit:Minimum Background Sound HEA 02: Indoor air quality credit: Thermal performance redit: Verified Thermal Comfort edit: Volatile compound reduction 5 credit: Enhanced Air Quality ture 28 Cleanable Environment via carpet tiles and rugs

LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRON ENTAL DESIGN Easy Cr M LEEDTM for LEED pro Did you know that LEED v4 has a Pi based on Social Responsibility and within the Supply Chain? Universal Fibers can contribute one full credit to a LEED proje By stating our ethical values and standardizing these globally abide by these standards, you can offer this advantage as ea Social Equity within the supply chain – Pilot credit Value : Contributes to 1 point

redit oject lot Credit d Equity ect with our Code of Conduct. y, and by requiring our suppliers to asy credit for your specifier. DOWNLOAD Universal Fibers Code of Conduct

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