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LEED recognizes responsible sourcing through credible, third-party certifications and verifiable chain-of-custody (CoC). Specifying certified wood in relevant sections (framing, finish carpentry, doors) and requiring CoC numbers in submittals ensures traceability from forest to site. This supports ecosystem protection, reduces illegal logging risk, and signals market demand for responsible practices. Lowest-first-cost purchasing often perpetuates opaque or harmful sourcing. Unverified marketing language lacks rigor and is vulnerable to greenwashing and reviewer rejection. Reclaimed wood can be excellent—diverting material from waste streams—but aesthetics shouldn’t override provenance and documentation. A clear spec, coordinated procurement, and submittal verification provide an auditable path to MR credit contribution while aligning environmental stewardship with quality and performance expectations.