SMaRT is a consensus sustainable product standard that provides third-party certification of a product's environmental and social attributes. It evaluates all stages of a product's lifecycle across global supply chains. Products are rated on various sustainability criteria and can achieve Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum certification levels. Leading manufacturers have chosen to certify their products through SMaRT to demonstrate leadership in sustainability and qualify for incentives like LEED credits.

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3. I’m SMaRT©. Ask me why. What is SMaRT? Why did leading manufacturers & governments choose it? Who else is involved? How do products achieve a SMaRT rating? How does SMaRT help LEED? Case Studies

4. What is SMaRT©? SMaRT is to products what LEED® is to buildings The Consensus Sustainable Product Standard covering 80% of the world's products — excludes only planes & vehicles SMaRT is based on the LEED model—a consensus rating system with prerequisites and optional credits Acronym stands for Sustainable Materials Rating Technology SMaRT© Global Brand launched December 2006 Fast Company (Nov. 2008) identifies SMaRT as an important product certification

5. Who oversees SMaRT©? The Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability (MTS) A non-profit public charity based in Washington, D.C. An American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer MTS unites leading environmental groups, manufacturers, and state and local governments Its goal is to increase the share of sustainable products to 90% of the market by 2015

6. Why did Leading Manufacturers & Governments Choose SMaRT©? SMaRT is the consensus sustainable product standard. It is: Accessible Comprehensive Transparent The Deepest Shade of Green©

7. Why did Leading Manufacturers & Governments choose SMaRT©?SMaRT is accessible. Open – any interested party can become a committee member Consensus – the SMaRT Committee has sole responsibility for standards development, approval, interpretation, and revision Affordable – SMaRT is cost effective

9. Adjustment factor of .5 for Silver, 1 for Gold and 2 for Platinum

10. On June 9th of this year the AGBC approved SMaRT as an approved product rating standard for their building rating system

12. Why did Leading Manufacturers & Governments choose SMaRT©?SMaRT is comprehensive. Leading standards – Meets existing stringent product sustainability standards in its criteria, including: ISO 14001 Environmental Management & 14040 LCA GREENGUARD / California 01350 VOC FSC Certified Wood Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)– Per ISO standards, an LCA scientifically measures environmental impacts throughout product life cycle – raw materials extraction, manufacturing, shipping, use or reuse Global– Covers 80% of the world’s products & requires global supplier data for 12 environmental impacts, & credit for reduction of over 1300 pollutants up to 100%

13. LCA Impact Example:Environmental Performance for SteelSMaRT Requires an ISO Compliant LCA Thus Providing Critical Coverage of Global Suppliers

17. Value measured by increased share value

18. Higher value at Silver, Gold & Platinum Levels

19. Higher value for Green-e Power & Conventional Energy Reductions

20. Higher value for higher reduction of pollutants

21. Higher value for reuse – avoids disposal risks

22. Covers multiple attributes & all products other than planes & vehicles Underwrites Green Convertible Securities (GCS) For manufacturers & retailers. GCS cover debt & equity. Launched at Aug. 19, 2009 MTS New York Stock Exchange Meeting The Deepest Shade of Green©

23. Who else is involved?SMaRT Committee Officers Ken Baker, Principal, Gensler Doug Pierce, AIA, LEED AP, Perkins+Will Ginny Dyson, IIDA, LEED AP, DMJM / Rottet Keith Winn, IIDA, LEED AP, ASID, Catalyst Partners Ralph Bicknese, AIA, LEED AP, Hellmuth+Bicknese Eric Corey Freed, Licensed Architect, Principal, Organic Architects Sigi Koko, Principal, Down to Earth Design Lou Newett, Environmental Director, Knoll Inc. Tim Cole, Environmental Director, Forbo Flooring Michael Bohn, Marketing VP, Bosch & Siemens Home Appliances Tim Nolan, State of Minnesota Michi Pena, Commissioner, Chicago Dept. of General Services

24. Who else is involved? U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its LEED® Rating System LEED provides credit for SMaRT certified products SMaRT & LCA Education are USGBC Education Provider Programs Use of SMaRT certified products for 2.5% of total the value of a project contributes one Innovation and Design credit American Institute of Architects (AIA) SMaRT is part of AIA's imperative to reduce 70% of conventional energy use in new or renovated buildings by 2015 Sustainable Furnishings Council SFC approved SMaRT as the standard to which its members must certify to

25. Who else is involved? Capital Markets Partnership Led by JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Bank of America and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Supported by US Conference of Mayors: • Consensus Green Building Underwriting Standards recognize SMaRT • Green Convertible Securities recognize SMaRT • Green Building Securities recognize SMaRT Fireman's Fund– Adopted SMaRT in its underwriting criteria for discounted insurance to manufacturers of certified products City of Santa Monica – Includes SMaRT certified products in its purchasing directive, which is being sent to U.S. cities for their adoption too

29. Who else is involved? Three companies led the charge and SMaRT certified their products: Forbo flooring Milliken carpet & textiles Knoll furniture Due to the SMaRT LEED Credit, all three Companies went Climate Neutral at their Manufacturing Facilities.

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33. How SMaRT works?

34. How do you achieve a SMaRT© rating? Product must achieve 14 prerequisite points and score a minimum of 28 out of 162 points in the following areas covering all product stages across the global supply chain: Safe for public health & environment Renewable energy & energy efficiency Biobased or recycled materials Facility or company requirements Reclamation, sustainable reuse & end of life management

35. How do you achieve a SMaRT© rating? Based on overall points achieved, there are four levels of SMaRT certification

36. Case Study: How did the Knoll Life chair rate?Sustainable Gold with 71 points The first chair in the industry to be SMaRT certified 18/34 points: Safe for public health & environment GREENGUARD Children & SchoolsSM certified 23/42 points: Renewable energy & energy efficiency Lubin electricity offset by wind energy 16/30 points: Biobased or recycled materials 60%+ recycled content 10/18 points: Facility or company requirements Life Cycle Assessment 4/23 points: Reclamation, Reuse & End of Life

37. What does it mean to Knoll customers? They are purchasing an independently certified product that is good for the environment, economy and social equity They can have confidence in the environmental claims because of the accessible, comprehensive, and transparent nature of the certification process They can achieve an additional LEED credit for many Knoll products depending on percent of total project value

38. Safe for Public Health and Environment Minimal Toxic Chemicals High Indoor Air Quality Green Cleaning Supply Chain Inventory Reduced Air, Water, & Waste Pollutants

39. Renewable Energy and Energy Reduction Optimize Energy Efficiency and Performance Encourage Renewable Energy Alternatives Reduce Climate Change Emissions Offset Carbon-intensive Energy Use

40. Biobased & Recycled Materials Consider whole impact of material use – soil, air, water Encourage Post-Consumer Recycled Content Use organic, FSC, and non-petroleum materials Inventory Content

41. Facility- or Company-based Life Cycle Assessment Social Indicator Reporting Design for Environment Environmental Policy & Targets Materials Reclamation Systems

42. Reclamation, Sustainable Reuse, & End of Life Management Extended Product Life Performance Durability Product Reclamation or Reuse Programs Monitoring of Product Reclamation/Reuse

43. THINKING SMaRT Innovation In Manufacturing High Level of Success at: Dematerialization Product Reclamation/Reuse Reduced chemicals and pollutants Reduced/renewable energy use Recycled/Biobased Content

45. Remember, SMaRT© is To products what LEED® is to buildings Accessible – Open, consensus, and affordable Comprehensive – Incorporates leading standards, LCA, global supply chain Transparent – Quantified, documented, audited, and accredited

46. Get SMaRT©! SMaRT Solutions for Sustainable Business Jim Lord Ecovert – Sustainability Consultants Toronto Canada 416.987.0285 Jim.lord@ecovert.ca Market Transformation to Sustainability (MTS) 1511 Wisconsin Ave., NW Wash., DC 20007 202-338-3131 mts.sustainableproducts.com Thank you The Deepest Shade of Green©