scope:

This International Standard identifies and establishes general principles for sustainability in building construction. It is based on the concept of sustainable development as it applies to the life cycle of buildings and other construction works, from their inception to the end of life.

This International Standard is applicable to buildings and other construction works individually and collectively, as well as to the materials, products, services and processes related to the life cycle of buildings and other construction works.

This International Standard does not provide levels (benchmarks) that can serve as the basis for sustainability claims.

This International Standard is not intended to provide the basis for assessment of organizations or other stakeholders.

NOTE 1 The principles established in this International Standard are intended to be applied broadly in the context of buildings and other construction works. Specific applications are the subject of other related international standards.

NOTE 2 Buildings and other construction works are designed to meet numerous requirements, expressed and established in national and international standards or regulations. None of these requirements is replaced or changed by this International Standard.

NOTE 3 Social responsibility aspects relative to organizations will be addressed in ISO 26000 ¹⁾.

¹⁾ Under preparation.