CREAM SustainBuild Mark Certification
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About CREAM SustainBuild Mark Certification
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CREAM, the leading institute for research and development in the construction industry, driving quality, innovation, technology, and skills towards sustainability, has introduced the SustainBuild Mark certification. This comprehensive eco-product certification evaluates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, aligning with ISO 14024 standards. Developed with industry practitioners, the SustainBuild Mark certification standardises sustainable product certification criteria across various product categories and promotes wider adoption of good ESG practices in the construction sector.
As demand for eco-friendly products grows, many lack certification, and existing programs often focus narrowly on environmental aspects with high costs. In contrast, SustainBuild Mark offers a holistic evaluation encompassing all ESG aspects, providing an accessible and comprehensive solution for assessing product sustainability. Organisations, whether manufacturers or importers, must meet a set of ESG criteria as a prerequisite for qualification. Once these criteria are fulfilled, applicants can state their products' environmental claims, declared in accordance with MS ISO 14021:2017 Environmental labels and declarations - Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling), providing information about the positive environmental.
Through SustainBuild Mark, CREAM promotes ESG good practices among manufacturers and importers of construction products, establishing a common standard across all product categories. As ESG criteria gain importance, CREAM's SustainBuild Mark certification stands out by offering a balanced approach, benefiting both producers and consumers seeking eco-friendly options. |
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Scope of SustainBuild Mark Certification:
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| The SustainBuild Mark certification is intended for construction products marketed and supplied for use in Malaysia. It covers products that directly influence the environmental footprint of a building, either in its construction or operational phase, including: |
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- Construction Materials for building structure
- Product for other building components or finishes
- Product for post - construction installation
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| This is a voluntary product certification program. Certification is location- and product-specific, with one certificate issued for each type of product produced at a specific location. Certified products will have the right to be marketed with the CREAM certified product logo. |
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SustainBuild Mark Certification includes:
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PART 1
Qualification Criteria |
- Management Representative Training: A trainning for key personnel of applying organisations to learn about ESG good practices and governance.
- Mandatory ESG Qualification Criteria: Applying organisations to assess if they meet criteria for SustainBuild Mark certification, ensuring compliance with foundational ESG standards.
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PART 2
Product Environmental Claims |
- Environmental Claims: Organisations can choose from 15 categories to highlight specific environmental benefits associated with their certified products, offering flexibility and customisation. Contact + 603-2779 1479 or email to sbmark@cream.my to learn about the categories.
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How CREAM supports your certification:
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- Training: Management Representative Training ensures an understanding and commitment to ESG principles. Upon completion, personnel will receive an e-certificate valid for 24 months. Upon expiry, re-training and assessment are required to obtain a new certificate.
- Guided Implementation: Assistance in effectively implementing ESG practices within the organisation.
- Incentives Program:
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| Free access to 5 CREAM webinars per year for 3 years. |
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| A one-time discount of 3% to 5% for a product testing service by CREAM at the MKRM lab. |
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| 10% discount on the Construction Product Approval (CPA) service fee. If an inspection is required, an additional 7.5% discount will be applied to the inspection fee. |
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| 10% discount on the Contractor Quality Management System (CQMS) fee if the contractor uses a SustainBuild Mark product. |
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Why Apply for SustainBuild Mark?
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| Industry Recognition |
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| Get your products and business recognized as a responsible manufacturer of sustainable products. |
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| Marketability |
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| Increase your reach. Certified products are listed on the CEP website, free for the public to access. |
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| Visibility |
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| Stand out from competitors by displaying the CEP logo with the environmental claims of the products on your packaging and marketing materials, further emphasising their eco-friendly benefits. |
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| Affordable & Easy Process |
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CEP application is affordable and straighforward.
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| ISO Certification Not Required |
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ISO certification is not required for locally manufactured products.
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How to Apply?
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Enquiry
Applicants can obtain information from CREAM or Certification website.
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Training
Organisations nominate a management representative to complete the online Management Representative training.
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Submission
Organisations conduct a self-assessment and submit the completed form along with the required documentary evidence via email to sbmark@cream.my
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Evaluation
CREAM assessors conduct an evaluation. The Product Certification Committee will review the application within via e-mail within 30 calendar days.
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Notification
Organisation is notified of the application results via email.
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More Information
Organisations can obtain detailed information about the SUSTAINBUILD MARK certification from the CREAM website or email to sbmark@cream.my
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