Bold Branch Collective’s new marketing guide is an essential roadmap for the LEED v5 Materials & Resources prerequisites

With the launch of LEED v5, important practices that used to be optional—like cutting carbon emissions, reducing waste, and making supply chains more transparent—are now requirements for every project.

To assist the industry in navigating this transition, Bold Branch Collective has published the Quick Guide to LEED v5 Prerequisites: Materials & Resources. This resource shows how manufacturers and service providers can position their products to stay competitive.

The guide clarifies the new landscape:

• Materials now make or break certification. Products such as concrete, steel, and insulation—especially those associated with high carbon emissions—will undergo stricter review.

• Waste is no longer an afterthought. Every project must now have a plan for zero waste operations.

• Data is the new baseline. Features such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), recycled content, and low-carbon product options are now expected, rather than “nice-to-have” extras.

Beyond outlining these prerequisites, the guide translates complex LEED requirements into practical marketing language, providing "Pro Tips” to help companies maximize their marketing efforts and highlight their strengths in this new landscape. 

The transition to LEED v5 is already in progress. Download the guide to explore the new LEED MR prereqs, align your product data, and strengthen your competitive position. The market belongs to those who lead with data. 

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