AIANY and NRDC Memo of Support for Embodied Carbon Requirements (A8202/S8000)

American Institute of Architects New York Chapter supports A8202/S8000, which codifies a portion of Executive Order 22 focused on procurement requirements for state projects by mandating environmental product declarations (EPDs) for common construction materials. 

A8202/S8000 would apply to all state projects of 5,000 square feet or larger, new construction or renovation. This bill would mandate environmental product declarations (EPDs) for common construction materials and project life cycle assessments to demonstrate compliance with maximum global warming potential (GWP) limits set by OGS. Common construction materials cover concrete, asphalt, and steel with other materials to be reviewed and designated by OGS every three years. 

This bill seeks to protect the invaluable progress made by OGS and New York State agencies over the past two years and provide flexibility for OGS to issue guidance.