Changes to Approved Regional Equivalencies (Q3 24)

October 2024

AFRICA

• New Region added.

I18 Inclusion (Core Imperative)

CLARIFICATIONS

• Registered Minority, Women, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE)
  • Certifying organization added for South Africa.

ASIA

I18 Inclusion (Core Imperative)

CLARIFICATIONS

• Registered Minority, Women, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE)
  • Certifying organizations added for Japan and China.

EUROPE

I05 Responsible Water Use (Core Imperative)

CLARIFICATIONS

• Potable Water Reduction
  • Water Budget and Conservation Plan
    • Equivalency for EU Taxonomy flow rate standards added for certain fixtures.

NORTH AMERICA

I18 Inclusion (Core Imperative)

CLARIFICATIONS

• Registered Minority, Women, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE)
  • Certifying organization added for Canada.

OCEANIA

I18 Inclusion (Core Imperative)

CLARIFICATIONS

• Registered Apprenticeship Program or Similar
  • Several programs listed for New Zealand.
• Registered Minority, Women, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE)
  • Certifying organization added for Australia.