Increased LEED points? Easy with paints and coatings.
Easiest with Jotun.

Paints and coatings can help you achieve up to 27% of your credits to reach certification level in LEED v4, contributing to points in 3 categories (sectors) Sustainable Sites, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality.

Click on the sectors below to find out what products can help you make it easier to achieve your green building ambitions:

Sustainable Sites

Heat Island Reduction 2 LEED POINTS

Up to 2 points contribution.

Minimizing effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands.

Materials and Resources

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Material Ingredients 1 LEED POINT
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Environmental Product Declaration 1 LEED POINT

Up to 2 points contribution.

Encouraging the use of products having life-cycle information and environmentally, economically, and socially preferable life-cycle impacts.

Indoor Environmental Quality

Low-Emitting Materials 3 LEED POINTS

Up to 3 points contribution.

Reducing concentrations of chemical contaminants that can damage air quality, human health, productivity, and the environment.

Look at building green differently

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 is one of the main international green building standards with more than 94,000 projects across 165 countries and territories taking part in the LEED system for certifying the green criteria of products.

3 things to consider when increasing your LEED points

Choose the correct resources
Forward planning for the interior and exterior products to be used when developing and constructing a building is crucial, as it can help reduce the impact on health and the environment.
EPDs
A key element for earning LEED points and certification is having Product-specific Type III EPDs as they ensure the transparency of any environmental impact.
Think about your credits
It’s important to think about which LEED credits to work towards for your project. Considering all elements of your build will help you choose the most appropriate, realistic and efficient credits.

Anti-Carbonation Coatings for Concrete

Architectural Powder Coatings

Floor Coatings

Intumescent Coatings for Cellulosic Fire Protection

Protective Coatings

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Did you know 2% of your building cost could contribute up to 27% of its LEED certification points?

Paints and coatings are one of the most inexpensive building costs on a construction or refurbishment project. In fact, on average only 2% of the costs associated are attributed to these products.

Increased LEED points? Easy with paints and coatings. Easiest with Jotun.