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Sustainable certificates for organisations

Updated: Jan 29

Several sustainable certificates and standards are commonly recognised and pursued by organisations to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. 

Here are some well-known sustainable certificates:

Environmental Management:

- ISO 14001: Environmental Management System (EMS) - Continuous improvement in environmental management.

Social and Environmental Performance:

- B Corp Certification - High standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

- ESGmark - Recognising high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Fair Trade and Responsible Sourcing:

- Fair Trade Certification - Ensuring fair wages and conditions for workers, particularly in developing countries.

- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) - Responsible forest management and sustainable sourcing of wood and paper products.

- Rainforest Alliance Certification - Promoting sustainable agricultural practices and responsible sourcing.

Carbon and Energy Management:

- Carbon Trust Standard - Recognising organisations for measuring, managing, and reducing their carbon footprint.

- ISO 50001: Energy Management System (EnMS) - Efficient energy management and reduction of energy consumption.

Product Sustainability:

- Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certification - Assessing products based on environmentally safe and sustainable design, materials, and manufacturing processes.

- Green Seal Certification - Certifying environmentally responsible products and services.

Sustainability Reporting:

- The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) - Sustainability reporting standards for disclosing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts.

Green Building and Construction:

- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) - Sustainable building and construction practices.

- BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) - Sustainable building and construction practices.

Water Efficiency:

- WaterSense Certification - Water-efficient products and practices.

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