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Certification
- Product Certification - Environmental/social standards for goods - FSC (wood), MSC (seafood)
-System Certification - Management system frameworks.- ISO 14001 (EMS), ISO 50001 (Energy)
- Building Certification - Sustainable building design - LEED, BREEAM, WELL
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Sustainability Labels
Environmental - Indicates reduced environmental impact.
EU Ecolabel, Nordic Swan
Social/Ethical- Reflects fair labour, community impact.
Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance
Organic - Denotes organic farming practices.
USDA Organic, EU Organic
Energy - EfficiencyShows energy-saving features.
Energy Star, LEED
Carbon - Footprint Measures carbon impact of products.
Carbon Trust, Climate Neutral Certified
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Compliance
- EnvironmentalWaste management - (RoHS, WEEE), Emission limits (EU ETS)
- Social ResponsibilityLabour rights - (SA8000, MLC 2006), Diversity, anti-slavery
- Product Safety - REACH (chemicals), CE marking
Supply ChainDue diligence (EU deforestation regulation, UK Modern Slavery Act)
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Inspection
- Factory Audits - Ethical, environmental, and social audits
- Raw Material Checks -Organic content, conflict minerals.
- Construction Site Inspection - Green building conformity
- Agricultural Inspection - Pesticide, fertiliser usage, land use
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Testing
- Chemical Testing - Verify absence of banned substances.
REACH, RoHS
- Material Testing - Assess biodegradability, durability. Compostability tests
- Carbon Footprint Analysis - Calculate lifecycle emissions.
GHG Protocol, PAS 2050
- Water/Energy Efficiency - Confirm eco claims- ISO 14046.
(Water footprint)
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