Short answer: Your existing Health Product Declaration does not expire or become invalid because LEED v5 has arrived. A published HPD stays in the HPD Public Repository. It keeps counting toward the LEED v4 and v4.1 Material Ingredients credit for projects registered under those versions. It is also scored automatically under LEED v5’s new Building Product Selection & Procurement (BPSP) credit, as long as it passes the right PreCheck. At Elixir Environmental, this is one of the most common questions we get from building product manufacturers during the LEED v5 transition. This article explains what changed, what didn’t, and what you should do with the HPDs you already have.
Is LEED v5 actually required now?
For most new commercial projects, not yet, but it will be soon. The HPD Collaborative (HPDC) and USGBC had originally planned a mid-2026 cutover. USGBC then gave teams more time. LEED v4/4.1 BD+C, ID+C, and O+M will close to new registrations on June 30, 2027, and certification sunset dates were also pushed back one year, to June 30, 2033. Starting on July 1, 2027, LEED v5 will be the only version available for new registrations for the commercial LEED BD+C, ID+C, and O+M rating systems, with limited exceptions.
For manufacturers, the practical result is that for the next several years your HPD will be reviewed under two different credit structures at the same time: v4/v4.1 projects still in progress, and new v5 projects. Your documentation needs to work for both.
Does my LEED v4 HPD still count for LEED v4 and v4.1 projects?
Yes. HPDC confirms that HPDs of any version (1.0, 2.0, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.2, 2.3) can contribute as long as they were valid when the product was used. HPDC’s Manufacturer Guide to the HPD Open Standard v3.0 also states that all versions of the HPD Open Standard comply with LEED v4. That compatibility goes back to HPD v2.1 in 2017, which was released to align with the LEED v4 Material Ingredients credit.
The v4/v4.1 requirements have not changed:
- Option 1 (reporting): HPD reported at least down to 1,000 ppm, with all substances “Identified,” residuals and impurities identified, and publicly published.
- Option 2 (optimization): HPD meeting all requirements of Option 1, but reported at 100 ppm and with no BM-1 or LT-1 GreenScreen scores.
- 1 verification bonus: Third-party verified HPDs count as 1.5 products rather than 1.
What replaced the Material Ingredients credit in LEED v5?
LEED v5 combines the old disclosure-and-optimization credits into one multi-attribute credit. According to HPDC, BPSP replaces the separate Material Ingredients credit. Products are scored across five criteria areas (Human Health, Climate Health, Ecosystem Health, Social Health & Equity, and Circular Economy), and those scores roll up into LEED points through USGBC’s calculator.
The change is smaller than it looks. HPDC points out that materials transparency is one of five BPSP criteria areas; it is no longer a standalone “ingredient” credit. Roughly 90% of the attributes recognized under LEED v4/v4.1 still count; they have simply been reorganized.
How does an HPD score under LEED v5 BPSP?
HPDs score in the Human Health criteria area. There are two pathways:
- Level 1, scores 1: A published, complete HPD to 1,000 ppm, with full disclosure of known hazards per the HPD Open Standard, published in the HPD Public Repository, and passing the LEED PreCheck.
- Level 2, scores 2: A third-party verified HPD passing the LEED v4.1 Option 2 PreCheck, reported to 100 ppm, verifying either no GreenScreen LT-1 hazards or no GHS Category 1 hazards in the end-use product.
In both cases, the document must show the covered product name, type and description, a unique ID number, the inventory assessment threshold, and a validity period.
Scores combine across criteria areas but not within one. A product with more than one qualifying document combines scores across different criteria areas. Within a single criteria area, scores are not additive; the product is assigned the highest value it achieves in that area. The maximum multiplier is 5x. Also note that Level 3 is not yet defined. USGBC lists it as under development.
Quick mapping: LEED v4/v4.1 HPD to LEED v5 BPSP
| Your HPD today | LEED v4/v4.1 | LEED v5 BPSP (Human Health) |
| Published, 1,000 ppm, all substances identified, passes PreCheck | Option 1 | Level 1 (score 1) |
| Third-party verified, 100 ppm, no LT-1 (or no GHS Cat. 1), passes v4.1 Option 2 PreCheck | Option 2; counts 1.5x in v4.1 | Level 2 (score 2) |
| Published but fails PreCheck | May not qualify | Not eligible until fixed and republished |
Do I need to republish my HPD for LEED v5?
Usually not. HPDC says all published HPDs are scored automatically, so there is no need to republish existing HPDs. Republishing is only needed after a change, such as adding a PreCheck.
The exception is an HPD that doesn’t have the right PreCheck. If the v5 scoring tool marks your product as “Not eligible product – Nested,” HPDC explains that the HPD must pass the PreCheck for LEED v4.1 or v5. Adding the missing PreCheck and republishing fixes the problem. Because the BPSP PreCheck in HPD Builder applies the same requirements as the LEED v4.1 Option 1 PreCheck, plus Product Type, an HPD that already passed a v4.1 Option 1 PreCheck is close to BPSP-ready. The main gap is usually the Product Type field.
What happens when my HPD expires?
Expiration now matters more, because BPSP depends on documents that are valid at a specific point in time. Nothing renews by itself. When a certificate is renewed, the manufacturer updates the document and republishes; the update then flows through HPDC’s APIs into the repository. USGBC has said that documentation should be valid at the time of purchase/installation, and GBCI allows leeway if a document expires after the building’s certification date.
The HPD Open Standard itself sets the rules for expiry dates and for updating data (Section 3.0.6.7 of the Standard, as the HPDC Manufacturer Guide notes). Put your HPD expiration dates on the same calendar you use for project bid cycles.
Why upgrade to HPD Open Standard v3.0 for LEED v5?
You don’t have to, but HPD v3.0 was designed with LEED v5 in mind. The HPDC Manufacturer Guide lists several v3.0 changes that matter here:
- Expanded Product Type Taxonomy. This is a more detailed product classification system that is harmonized with external datasets. That matters because Product Type is the one field the BPSP PreCheck adds beyond the v4.1 Option 1 PreCheck.
- Metal Alloy Special Condition. Free-text alloy reporting is replaced with structured, nested screening of alloy elements. The Guide says this change specifically aligns reporting with LEED v5.0.
- Digitized, modular format. HPDs move from static PDFs to modular digital records connected to the HPD Builder and Repository, with API integration into design and certification tools.
- Social Equity certifications and survey. Section 3 now has optional fields for third-party certifications such as JUST, B Corp, and Fair Trade, and there is a voluntary Social Equity Survey tab. These fit the direction of LEED v5’s Social Health & Equity criteria area. Check USGBC’s current scoring table before assuming they earn points.
- PFAS Attestation and Screening tools, and an EU HPD output. These are useful for manufacturers facing regulatory pressure alongside LEED.
Can my other product documents score alongside my HPD?
Yes, and this is where LEED v5 differs most for manufacturers. HPDC’s Compliance Library lets you upload your documents once and match them to your products yourself. One time-stamped, authenticated set of documents is used for your LEED v5 and WELL scores and is shared with every HPDC API partner. It is free with an HPD Builder account. Any document type on USGBC’s criteria table can be added. About half the document types are live now, and the rest will follow. Bio-based content is deferred pending USGBC guidance. VOC emissions and content documents are planned but not collected today.
Products outside the core BPSP categories are also covered. MEP and structural products can score through LEED v5 pilot credits, and HPDs are not filtered by CSI MasterFormat, so any product can score.
Manufacturer action checklist for the LEED v5 transition
- Audit your published HPDs. Confirm each one is in the HPD Public Repository, is not expired, and shows the product name, type, description, unique ID, threshold, and validity period.
- Check PreCheck status. Make sure each HPD passes the LEED v4.1 or v5 (BPSP) PreCheck. If it doesn’t, add the PreCheck and republish.
- Fill in Product Type. This is the most common gap between v4.1 readiness and BPSP readiness.
- Decide whether Level 2 is worth pursuing. Third-party verification plus 100 ppm reporting doubles your Human Health score and still earns the 1.5x bonus for v4.1 projects.
- Upload supporting documents to the Compliance Library. EPDs, Declare labels, recycled-content claims, and similar documents can add scores in other criteria areas.
- Plan your v3.0 migration. This is especially important for metal-containing products, which benefit from the new alloy special condition.
- Keep your v4 documentation current. v4/v4.1 projects will keep submitting through 2033.
Frequently asked questions
Will my HPD stop working for LEED v4 projects?
No. Any HPD version from 1.0 through 2.3 can contribute to v4/v4.1 as long as it was valid when the product was used.
Is an HPD still worth creating if Material Ingredients is gone?
Yes. HPDs are the main documentation pathway for BPSP’s Human Health criteria area, and a verified HPD reaches Level 2.
Does a verified HPD plus an optimized EPD add up?
Only across different criteria areas. Within one area, you get the highest score, not the sum. The maximum multiplier is 5x.
Where should I publish?
The HPD Public Repository. The HPDC Manufacturer Guide calls it the authoritative source for published HPDs. An HPD that appears only on your own website is not officially “published.”
Who calculates the final LEED points?
HPDC provides the per-criteria score, achievement level, and scoring-document URL. Cost-adjusted value is entered by the project team in the LEED calculator.
Sources: HPD Collaborative, “Using HPDs for LEED Compliance” (hpd-collaborative.org/using-hpds-for-leed-compliance) and “Documenting LEED v5 BPSP — Your Questions, Answered” (June 2026); HPDC Manufacturer Guide to the HPD Open Standard v3.0; USGBC and CaGBC LEED v4/v4.1 registration extension notices. USGBC revises BPSP requirements through the LEED addenda process, so confirm current requirements before submitting.