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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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