Declare Label

International Living Future Institute

Discloses product ingredients, sourcing and end-of-life to support healthy material choices in buildings.

The Declare Label takes approximately 2 weeks. Renewal costs $250 USD every 12 months.

For Products

Transparency

Chemical safety

Material health

Circularity

Key Strengths

Direct integration with Living Building Challenge, LEED, and WELL certification pathways
Free publicly searchable database used by leading designers and real estate owners
Recognized by 350+ manufacturers as a market-leading transparency tool
Aligned with the Common Materials Framework (CMF) by mindfulMaterials
Simplifies complex ingredient disclosure into an easy-to-read label format
Signals Red List compliance status clearly to specifiers and buyers

Ideal For

The Declare Label is ideal for building product manufacturers — from startups to Fortune 500 companies — who want to demonstrate ingredient transparency and gain access to green building markets. It is especially valuable for manufacturers whose products are specified in Living Building Challenge, LEED, or WELL certified projects.

Target Audiences

Product Manufacturers

Businesses

Construction

Real Estate Professionals

Developers

Relevant Roles

Architect

Consultant

Facility Manager

Industries

Construction

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Alignment & Recognition

Accrediting Body

International Living Future Institute

Recognized By

Widely recognised transparency label in green building industry

Standards & Frameworks

Living Building Challenge Red List

Product Categories

Values/Processes

Specializations

Interior finishes

Structural materials

Furnishings

Overview

Requirements & Verification

Renewal & Compliance

Impact & Outcomes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Facts

Type

Certification

Regions

Global

Languages

English

Established

2012

Digital Badge

Available

Cost Breakdown

Renewal (every 12 mo)$250

How to Use This Label

Public Seal/Badge

Online Registry

Marketing Toolkit

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