Download STARS credit criteria and reporting requirements

STARS 3.0

Materials

  • Credit checklist (Google Sheet). An overview of the credits and indicators included in STARS 3.0 to assist in planning and estimating the outcome of participation.
  • STARS Technical Manual v3.0.1 (PDF). The definitive guide to STARS credits and reporting criteria. Updated July 2025 with minor corrections and clarifications.
  • Full set of standard credits (zipped file). Individual credits in PDF format for sharing with data providers.
  • Tracking worksheet (Google Sheet). A list of the documentation fields associated with each credit to inform data collection.
  • Innovation & Leadership Credit Catalog v3.0.1 (PDF). Optional credits that may be added to a STARS report to earn bonus points. Updated July 2025 with minor corrections and clarifications.

Individual Credits (PDF)

Report Preface (PRE)

Academics (AC)

Engagement (EN)

Operations (OP)

Planning & Administration (PA)

Technical Notes

  • Summary of Changes (Google Doc). An overview of how STARS 3.0 differs from the previous iteration (v2.2).
  • STARS Technical Manual v3.0 (PDF). Released May 2024 and superseded by Administrative Update One (v3.0.1, available above).
  • Innovation & Leadership Credit Catalog v3.0 (PDF). Released May 2024 and superseded by Administrative Update One (v3.0.1, available above).
  • Point Allocation (PDF). An overview of the methodology used to allocate points across the impact areas, credits and indicators included in STARS 3.0.
  • Benchmarking (PDF). An overview of the methodology used to calculate the water, energy, GHG emissions and waste benchmarks included in STARS 3.0.
  • Technical development. Provisional drafts and public comment.

Updated 5 July 2025