GreenRate™ Certification: Building a Better Future, One Product at a Time

At James Hardie, we are driven by a clear purpose of Building a Better Future For All™. That means creating building materials that not only look beautiful but also support more socially responsible homes and communities. It is why we’re proud to offer a wide range of Hardie™ fibre cement products that are GreenRate™ certified—a trusted certification in the Australian building industry.

What is GreenRate™?

GreenRate™ is a respected certification from Global GreenTag, a globally recognised certification. It provides a whole-of-sustainability assessment, including evaluation of a product's resource use, material health and greenhouse gas emissions, while also assessing the manufacturer’s business practices towards waste reduction and social responsibility.

Products are awarded a rating of Level A, B, or C, based on Global GreenTag’s assessment criteria. Level A is the highest level within the GreenRate™ certification scheme. It’s a clear signal that you are selecting a product from a manufacturer that emphasises waste management, emissions management, material health and social responsibility.

Why Level A Matters

When you choose a GreenRate™ Level A certified product, you’re choosing a product that’s been independently verified to meet the highest level within the GreenRate™ certification system, which is internationally recognised by many sustainability rating systems including the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star rating system.

Certified Products You Can Trust

A wide range of our most popular products are GreenRate™ Level A certified, including:

• Axon™ Cladding
• Hardie™ Oblique™ Cladding
• Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding
• Linea™ Weatherboard
• Stria™ Cladding Smooth
• Stria™ Cladding Fine Texture
• Hardie™ Brushed Concrete Cladding
• Hardie™ Plank Weatherboard
• Hardie™ Axent™ Trim
• Hardie™ Groove Lining
• Hardie™ Secura™ Flooring
• Villaboard™ Lining
• Versilux™ Lining, RAB™ Board, ExoTec™ Façade Panel and more

These products are engineered for performance and designed for modern living.

Proudly Australian Made

All of our GreenRate™ certified products are also Australian Made, which brings even more benefits to your build:

• Supports local jobs and manufacturing
• Helps reduce transport emissions
• Ensures products are designed for Australian conditions
• Helps provide faster lead times and local supply

It’s all part of our commitment to inspire how communities design, build and grow today and tomorrow—with materials that are Australian made for Australian homes.

Let’s Build Better, Together

At James Hardie, our purpose is intertwined in all that we do. GreenRate™ certification and Australian Made credentials are just two ways we’re delivering on that promise—by offering products that are as responsible as they are resilient.