Sloan engineers commercial restroom products that help projects meet LEED v5 goals in water, carbon, resilience, and quality of life.
LEED v5 marks the most significant update to the standard in over a decade, sharpening its focus on sustainability and long-term performance. Since LEED certifies projects rather than individual products, it emphasizes how systems work together to boost efficiency and resilience. New priorities around decarbonization, resilience planning, and water recovery redefine credit pathways, encouraging teams to pursue integrated, high-performing solutions.
High-efficiency faucets, flushometers, and integrated sink systems reduce water use at the fixture level, supporting building-level tracking. LEED v5 strengthens requirements for metering and leak detection.
Optimized manufacturing, supported by Environmental Product Declarations and optimized reports, promote materials transparency and effective carbon reduction strategies.
Leak-protected and reclaimed-water-ready designs support alternative water strategies.
“Collaborating with the U.S. Green Building Council on the evolution of LEED has been one of the true privileges of my career. LEED v5 challenges all of us to think bigger—beyond efficiency alone—toward decarbonization, resilience, and water stewardship at scale. At Sloan, we provide the products and expertise that make those ambitions achievable in the real world.”
Paul Sambanis
PhD, Vice President of Sustainability, Sloan
Smart Water Management
Bring water data and control into the restroom. SC Argus Pro integrates metering and leak detection to align with LEED v5’s expanded water management requirements and ongoing performance needs. Pairs with Sloan faucets and flushometers for end-to-end insight.
Where it contributes
Spec highlights
| LEED v5 criteria | Requirement | Sloan products | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEp1 | Water Metering and Reporting | Cut potable water use through efficient fixtures | Required | |
| WEp2 | Minimum Water Efficiency | Whole-building metering and zone-level leak detection | Required | |
| WEc1 | Minimum Water Efficiency | Cut potable water use through efficient fixtures | Up to 1 point | |
| WEc2 | Enhanced Water Efficiency | Cut potable water use through efficient fixtures | Up to 8 points | |
| MRc1 | Building and Materials Reuse | Provide EPDs and optimize product carbon impacts | Up to 3 points | |
| MRc2 | Reduce Embodied Carbon | Provide EPDs and optimize product carbon impacts | Up to 6 points | |
| MRc4 | Building Product Selection and Procurement | Improve occupant experience and wellness amenities | Up to 5 points |
| LEED v5 criteria | Requirement | Sloan products | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEp1 | Water Metering and Reporting | Cut potable water use through efficient fixtures | Required | |
| WEc1 | Minimum Water Efficiency | Cut potable water use through efficient fixtures | Up to 2 points | |
| WEc2 | Enhanced Water Efficiency | Cut potable water use through efficient fixtures | Up to 8 points | |
| MRc1 | Building and Materials Reuse | Provide EPDs and optimize product carbon impacts | Up to 3 points | |
| MRc2 | Reduce Embodied Carbon | Provide EPDs and optimize product carbon impacts | Up to 6 points | |
| MRc4 | Building Product Selection and Procurement | Improve occupant experience and wellness amenities | Up to 5 points |
Climate Commitment
There are many ways to offset emissions, but Sloan chose Climate Vault for its verified, data-backed approach. By purchasing emission allowances equal to one metric ton of CO₂, we neutralize our footprint and help fund carbon removal projects around the world.
