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Understanding LEED Credits

What is LEED?
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, the Leadership MR CREDITS:
in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) rating system CREDIT 4 (1-2 POINTS): Percentage of Recycled Content
encompasses all aspects of building design, rewarding structures Usually between 10%-20%; calculated by dollar value.
that maximize energy efficiency and minimize their impact on
the environment through a number of techniques and materials. IEQ CREDITS:
How can Portico Systems help with CREDIT 4.1 (1 POINT): Low-Emitting Adhesives
Indicates low levels of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are
LEED credits? emitted by adhesives or sealants used in installation.
We at Portico Systems’ are dedicated to help architects and CREDIT 4.3 (1 POINT): LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS
designers get the most LEED credits possible with our wide Indicates low levels of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are
variety of floor covering solutions. Each product lists any emitted by materials in floor covering. Also indicates CRI Green
potential credits in its technical specifications, taking the Label Plus certification.
guesswork out of the process.
CREDIT 5 (1 POINT):
Our experts are available to help find the best commercial Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control When installed in
flooring solutions for any environment. a semi-permanent fashion with at least 10 ft. of walk-off area,
product can prevent outside pollutants from entering a building.
Contact us today to get started:
1+877 285 8899 • sales@porticosystems.com

Understanding LEED credits:

Credits made possible with our products usually fall into two
categories: Materials Reuse (MR) and Indoor Environmental
Quality (IEQ) credits.

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For More Information
www.usgbc.org/leed | www.porticosystems.com/resources

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