SUSTAINABILITY USEFUL LINKS
Contents
1 General
2 Academic
Institution
3 Certification
Body
4 Commercial
Training Organisation
5 Corporate
6 Governmental
Organisation
7 Industry
Association
8 Industry
Leader
9
Non-Governmental Organisation
10 Think Tank
11 Standards
1 General
|
Organisation |
Aspect of
Sustainability |
Overview |
Link |
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BSI (British
Standards Institution) |
Standards |
Offers
standards for environmental management and practices. |
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KPMG Global |
Investment/Sustainability |
Insights into
the UK's green finance and sustainable investment. |
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FSB
(Federation of Small Businesses) |
Net Zero Compliance |
Guidance on
complying with the UK's net zero targets. |
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Brightest |
Reporting
Requirements |
Information
on UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards. |
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Legislation.gov.uk |
Law |
Sets
environmental targets and policies for businesses. |
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ClientEarth |
Law/Targets |
Explains the
Environment Act's scope for businesses. |
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Chartered
Institute of Environmental Health |
Compliance |
Overview of
UK environmental legislation and compliance. |
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Department
for Energy Security and Net Zero |
Funding/Grants |
Funding to
support UK businesses in becoming greener. |
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Industrial
Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) |
Energy
Efficiency/Decarbonisation |
Grants for
energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects. |
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FSB
(Federation of Small Businesses) |
Various
Sustainability Aspects |
A hub for
resources on achieving net zero and sustainability basics. |
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UK Business
Climate Hub |
Financial
Support |
Directory of
financial support for sustainability projects. |
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GOV.UK Energy Efficiency |
SME guide to energy efficiency |
Provides steps SMEs can take to save
energy and money, with advice on improving efficiency and reducing
consumption |
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CBI |
ESG Policies |
Why SMEs should care and how to get
started. Guides SMEs on applying sustainability policies and contributing to
the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. |
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CBI |
Green Finance |
Provides advice on how SMEs can secure
finance for green growth initiatives |
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GOV.UK |
Taxes |
Environmental taxes, reliefs and schemes
for businesses |
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HSBC Business Banking |
Measure Sustainability |
Explains how to assess a business's
sustainability performance using ESG factors |
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The Carbon Trust |
Carbon reduction and Net Zero for
SMEs. |
Provides guides and resources to help SMEs
tackle net zero and carbon reduction challenges |
2 Academic Institution
|
Overview |
URL |
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University of
Oxford, Environmental Change Institute (ECI) |
Renowned for
research on global environmental change and sustainable development. |
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Imperial College
London, Centre for Environmental Policy |
Offers extensive
research on environmental technologies and policies, with a strong focus on sustainable
development. |
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London School of
Economics, Grantham Research Institute |
Specializes in
climate change economics and policy, providing crucial insights into
sustainable economic strategies. |
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University of
Cambridge, Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) |
Dedicated to
helping leaders integrate sustainability into their practices and business
models. |
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University of
Edinburgh, Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI) |
Focuses on
innovation and skills to support a low carbon transition, emphasizing
practical solutions. |
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Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Sustainability Initiative |
Empowers leaders
to effectively solve complex sustainability challenges using advanced science
and technology. |
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Stanford
University, Woods Institute |
Facilitates
interdisciplinary research to develop practical sustainability solutions
across various sectors. |
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LSE, Grantham
Research Institute |
Specializes in
economic research and policy analysis related to climate change and the
environment. |
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Yale University,
Center for Environmental Law & Policy |
Focuses on
advancing environmental governance through legal frameworks and
policy-oriented research. |
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University of
California, Berkeley, Institute of the Environment |
Integrates
interdisciplinary research and teaching to develop solutions for global
environmental challenges. |
https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/research-unit/california-institute-energy-and-environment |
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World Resources
Institute (WRI) |
A global research
Organisation that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment,
economic opportunity, and human well-being. |
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Potsdam Institute
for Climate Impact Research (PIK) |
Conducts research
on global climate change and its impacts on ecological, economic, and social
systems. |
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Cranfield University,
Sustainability Group |
Delivers research
and education focused on sustainability science and management across
technology and business. |
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University of
East Anglia, CRU |
Pioneers in the
development of datasets and models to understand climate variability and
change. |
https://www.uea.ac.uk/groups-and-centres/climatic-research-unit |
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King’s College
London, Environmental Research Group |
Provides
cutting-edge research and data on air quality and environmental pollutants. |
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/environment-and-public-policy |
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University
College London, Institute for Sustainable Resources |
Dedicated to multidisciplinary
research on sustainable resource use and global environment change. |
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/sustainable/ucl-institute-sustainable-resources |
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The Tyndall
Centre for Climate Change Research |
Brings together
scientists from various disciplines to develop sustainable responses to
climate change. |
3
Certification Body
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Name |
Overview |
URL |
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Carbon Trust |
Provides
certification, advice, and support for Organisations looking to reduce their
carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. |
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The Energy Saving
Trust |
Promotes
energy-saving practices and products, provides certifications that help
businesses reduce energy costs and carbon footprints. |
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Green Business
Certification Inc UK |
Offers a variety
of sustainability certifications to businesses, focusing on improving
environmental and health performances. |
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BSI Group |
Provides a range
of standards and certifications across various industries, focusing on
quality, safety, and sustainability. |
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Building Research
Establishment |
Provides building
science research that leads to better buildings and infrastructure. |
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The Ethical
Trading Initiative |
A leading
alliance advocating for workers' rights and ethical trade practices across
global supply chains. |
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Renewable Energy Association |
Works to grow the
UK's renewable energy and clean technology sectors through advocacy,
information, and training. |
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Green Building
Council (UKGBC) |
Aims to radically
improve the sustainability of the built environment by transforming the way
it is planned, designed, constructed, maintained, and operated. |
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The Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC UK) |
Ensures that
forestry products are sourced from responsibly managed forests that provide
environmental, social, and economic benefits. |
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The Association
for Decentralised Energy |
Advocates for
cost-effective and efficient energy systems that lead to sustainable and
resilient energy supplies. |
4
Commercial Training Organisation
|
Name |
Overview |
URL |
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Chartered
Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) |
Provides training
and qualifications in environmental health and safety, food safety, and more. |
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British Standards Institution (BSI) Training Academy |
Offers a range of
training courses on quality management systems and sustainability standards. |
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Green Business
Certification Inc UK |
Provides
certification and training for businesses in sustainability practices across multiple
sectors. |
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EcoAct |
An international
consultancy offering courses on carbon reduction strategies and
sustainability reporting. |
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Sustainable Homes |
Specializes in
training for the housing sector on sustainability and environmental
management. |
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The Carbon
Literacy Project |
Provides unique,
engaging courses designed to provide a day’s worth of Carbon Literacy
learning. |
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IEMA (Institute
of Environmental Management and Assessment) |
Offers a range of
courses in sustainability and environmental management for professionals. |
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Energy Institute |
Provides training
on energy management, sustainability, and reducing carbon footprints. |
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The
Sustainability Training Company |
Delivers training
on a wide range of sustainability topics, helping businesses become more eco-friendly. |
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Earthwatch Europe |
Offers
educational programmes that help businesses improve their sustainability
practices. |
5
Corporate
|
Name |
Overview |
URL |
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HSBC |
A leading global
bank committed to green finance initiatives and supporting sustainable
economic growth worldwide. |
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Barclays |
International
bank with dedicated efforts towards sustainable banking and finance,
including green bonds and ESG investments. |
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Unilever |
Multinational
consumer goods company with a strong emphasis on sustainability, reducing
environmental footprint and enhancing social impact. |
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BP |
Global energy
company shifting focus towards renewable energy and supporting low carbon and
net zero initiatives. |
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Shell |
One of the oil
and gas "supermajors" investing in sustainable energy solutions and
aiming to achieve net zero emissions. |
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Tesco |
One of the
world's largest retailers, committed to reducing its carbon footprint and
promoting sustainable practices across its supply chain. |
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Vodafone |
Telecommunications
giant investing in energy efficiency and reducing emissions across its global
operations. |
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Siemens |
Engineering
leader with a focus on sustainable energy, smart infrastructure, and digital
solutions for industry. |
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Marks &
Spencer |
Major retailer
with strong commitments to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and reducing
waste. |
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Sainsbury's |
UK supermarket
chain engaged in significant efforts to reduce environmental impact and
promote sustainability. |
6
Governmental Organisation
|
Name |
Overview |
URL |
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Environment
Agency (UK) |
A public body
responsible for protecting and enhancing the environment in England. |
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
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Department for
Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) |
UK government department
overseeing environmental protection, food production, agriculture, fisheries,
and rural communities. |
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs |
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Industry Association
|
Name |
Overview |
URL |
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The Soil
Association |
Offers organic
certification and promotes sustainable food and farming practices across the
UK. |
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Made in Britain |
Supports British
manufacturers under a single, collective mark, promoting sustainability in
manufacturing processes. |
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Renewable Energy Association (REA) |
Advocates for the
UK’s renewable energy and clean technology sectors, helping businesses with
the transition to renewable energy. |
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UK Green Building
Council (UKGBC) |
Works to improve
sustainability within the construction and building industry. |
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Federation of
Small Businesses |
Supports UK small
businesses by offering resources, advocacy, and benefits to ensure their
sustainability and growth. |
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Association for
Decentralised Energy |
Advocates for
cost-effective and efficient energy systems that lead to sustainable and
resilient energy supplies. |
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UK Green Building
Council |
Influences policy
and industry practice to ensure that the built environment enhances the well-being
of people and the planet. |
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British Chambers
of Commerce |
Represents and
supports businesses of all sizes across every sector of the economy, focusing
on business growth including sustainable practices. |
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Association for
Decentralised Energy (ADE) |
Focuses on
systems that improve energy efficiency and sustainability across the energy
sector. |
8
Industry Leader
|
Name |
Overview |
URL |
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Patagonia |
Outdoor clothing
company renowned for its commitment to environmental activism and sustainable
supply chain practices. |
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Tesla |
Innovator in
electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions, leading in sustainable
automotive technology. |
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IKEA |
Global retailer
known for its sustainable furniture, investment in renewable energy, and
initiatives for reducing waste across its operations. |
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Interface |
Modular carpet
manufacturer that is a pioneer in industrial sustainability and implementing
the concept of sustainability in all aspects of its business. |
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Orsted |
Focuses on green
energy solutions particularly in wind energy, committed to creating a world
that runs entirely on green energy. |
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Unilever |
Consumer goods
company that integrates sustainability into its business model, focusing on
significant reductions in plastics and greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Nestlé |
Global food and
drink company focusing on creating shared value, particularly in sustainable
sourcing and reducing environmental impact. |
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Apple |
Technology leader
that prioritizes reducing its carbon footprint, with commitments to become
carbon neutral across all its business practices by 2030. |
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Google |
Technology
company known for its significant investments in sustainability, achieving
carbon neutrality, and advancing to operate on carbon-free energy 24/7 by
2030. |
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Philips |
Focused on health
technology that improves people's health and well-being, while reducing
environmental impact through energy-efficient solutions. |
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Non-Governmental Organisation
|
Name |
Overview |
URL |
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Carbon Trust |
Helps Organisations,
businesses, and the public sector to accelerate towards sustainability by
reducing carbon emissions, saving energy, and commercializing low carbon
technologies. |
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Greenpeace UK |
Independent
global campaigning network focused on environmental issues and promoting
sustainable practices. |
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WWF UK |
Works to conserve
nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on
Earth. |
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The Royal Society
for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) |
Focuses on bird
conservation, working to secure a healthy environment for birds and other
wildlife, helping to create a better world for all living creatures. |
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Friends of the
Earth |
Advocates for
environmental preservation and sustainable practices through grassroots
campaigning, influencing policy, and providing solutions that are beneficial
to people and the planet. |
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The Energy Saving
Trust |
Provides
impartial advice to communities and households on reducing carbon emissions,
saving water, and conserving energy. |
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The Ellen
MacArthur Foundation |
Works with
business, government, and academia to build a framework for an economy that
is restorative and regenerative by design. |
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Provides independent advice to the UK
Government on sustainable development. (Note: As of 2011, the commission was
withdrawn but its resources remain influential.) |
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Think Tank
|
Name |
Overview |
URL |
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The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) |
Though based in India, TERI has a
significant impact on global sustainability practices, including partnerships
in the UK. |
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Carbon Trust |
Supports Organisations globally in
reducing carbon emissions, offering certifications and solutions for
sustainability. |
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Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research |
Focuses on interdisciplinary research and
informing UK and international climate policy and strategies. |
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Centre for Ecology & Hydrology |
A research institute dedicated to studying
the environment and its interactions with people, focusing on ecological
sciences. |
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The Royal Institute of International
Affairs (Chatham House) |
Influential policy institute focusing on
international affairs, including environmental and energy policies. |
11
Standards
|
Area |
Name |
Overview |
Link |
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Air Quality Management |
ISO 14064 |
Focuses on quantifying and reporting
greenhouse gas emissions and removals, supporting businesses in achieving
climate-related objectives. |
ISO 14064 |
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Animal Welfare |
Animal Welfare Approved |
Certifies family farms using high-welfare
methods of farming, particularly those raising animals. |
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Biodiversity |
Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC)
Certification |
Encourages wildlife habitat conservation
and education in corporate lands through partnerships and certifications. |
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Biodiversity Conservation |
Conservation Alliance |
Empowers businesses to fund and partner
with Organisations to protect wild places for their habitat and recreation
value. |
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Carbon Emission Reduction |
Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) |
The world’s most widely used voluntary GHG
programme. Over 1600+ certified VCS projects have collectively reduced or
removed more than 200 million tonnes of carbon and other GHG emissions from
the atmosphere. |
VCS |
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Carbon Footprint Reduction |
PAS 2060 |
Specifies requirements for quantification,
reduction, and compensation of greenhouse gas emissions for Organisations,
products and events. |
PAS 2060 |
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Carbon Management |
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) |
A global disclosure system for companies,
cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts. |
CDP |
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Carbon Neutrality |
Carbon Trust Standard |
Recognizes Organisations that follow best
practices in measuring, managing, and reducing their carbon emissions. |
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Carbon Offset |
Gold Standard |
A certification standard for carbon offset
projects, ensuring they deliver measurable and verifiable life-changing
benefits in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. |
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Chemical Reduction |
Clean Production Action |
Provides strategies and tools to promote
the use of chemicals that are safer for humans and the environment. |
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Chemicals Management |
GreenScreen Certified |
A rigorous certification for safer
chemicals in products to reduce the use and generation of hazardous
substances. |
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Climate Action |
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) |
Enables companies to set ambitious
emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. |
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Climate Adaptation |
Adaptation Fund Certification |
Provides funding to projects and Programmes
that help vulnerable communities in developing countries adapt to climate
change. |
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Climate Resilience |
Climate Bonds Standard |
Provides robust criteria to screen
investments that contribute to addressing climate change. |
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Corporate Governance |
Global Governance Initiative |
Assesses and supports the adoption of best
practices in corporate governance to foster business sustainability and
stakeholder confidence. |
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Corporate Social Responsibility |
UN Global Compact |
Encourages businesses worldwide to adopt
sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on their
implementation. |
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Corporate Sustainability |
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) |
Assesses the performance of companies in
terms of economic, environmental, and social criteria. |
DJSI |
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Eco-Friendly Construction |
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) |
A globally recognized certification system
that rates the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green
buildings, homes, and neighborhoods. |
LEED |
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Eco-Friendly Product |
Blue Angel |
The German ecolabel that recognizes
products and services which are environmentally friendlier than others. |
Blue Angel |
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Eco-Friendly Products |
Green Seal |
Identifies high-performance,
environmentally preferable products and services across 32 categories. |
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Eco-Friendly Textiles |
MADE-BY Environmental Benchmark for Fibres |
A tool that ranks the environmental impact
of textile fibres based on five key parameters including greenhouse gas
emissions, human toxicity, ecosystem toxicity, water use, and energy use. |
MADE-BY Benchmark |
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Eco-Label |
Nordic Swan Ecolabel |
Helps consumers and professional buyers to
choose the environmentally best goods and services. |
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Eco-Labeling |
EcoLogo |
An environmental standard and
certification mark that indicates a product has undergone rigorous scientific
testing and exhaustive auditing to prove its compliance with stringent,
third-party, environmental performance standards. |
EcoLogo |
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Eco-Labeling |
EU Ecolabel |
A label of environmental excellence that
is awarded to products and services meeting high environmental standards
throughout their life-cycle. |
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Eco-Tourism |
Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) |
Certifies tourism businesses committed to
sustainability by measuring their impact on the environment, culture, and the
local economy. |
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Electronic Products |
EPEAT |
A global rating system for greener
electronics, covering a comprehensive criteria of environmental attributes. |
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Energy Conservation |
Building Performance Institute (BPI) |
Offers certifications, standards
development, and verification of residential building professionals. |
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Energy Conservation |
Energy Star |
Helps businesses and individuals save
money and protect the climate through superior energy efficiency. |
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Energy Efficiency |
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR |
A programme providing a comprehensive,
whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency and comfort at home,
while helping to protect the environment. |
Home Performance |
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Energy Efficiency |
ISO 50001 Energy Management |
Provides Organisations with a structured
framework to manage energy efficiently, including implementation,
maintenance, and improvement of an energy management system. |
ISO 50001 |
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Energy Management |
Superior Energy Performance (SEP) |
A certification that drives facilities
towards continual improvement in energy efficiency while boosting
competitiveness. |
SEP |
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Environmental Design |
WELL Building Standard |
Focuses on enhancing people's health and
wellness through the built environment. |
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Environmental Impact |
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) |
A procedure used to evaluate the
environmental impacts of a proposed project, ensuring that decision makers
consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to proceed with
the project. |
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Environmental Management |
EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) |
A premium management instrument developed
by the European Commission for companies and other organisations to evaluate,
report, and improve their environmental performance. |
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Environmental Management |
ISO 14001 |
Sets criteria for an environmental
management system and can be certified to. It maps out a framework that a
company or Organisation can follow to set up an effective environmental
management system. |
ISO 14001 |
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Environmental Product Declaration |
EPD International |
Provides verified and registered documents
that communicate transparent and comparable information about the life-cycle
environmental impact of products. |
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Environmental Product Declarations |
Global EPD System |
Provides quantified environmental data for
products, based on information from a life cycle assessment. |
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Environmental Reporting |
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) |
Helps businesses and governments worldwide
understand and communicate their impact on critical sustainability issues. |
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Ethical Consumerism |
Fair Wear Foundation |
Focuses on improving labor conditions in
garment factories. |
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Ethical Fashion |
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) |
Certifies textiles from organic fibers,
ensuring ecological and social criteria are met. |
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Ethical Labor |
Fair Labor Association |
Works to improve workers' lives worldwide
by ensuring the respect of labor rights through the adherence to
international standards. |
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Ethical Manufacturing |
Worldwide Responsible Accredited
Production (WRAP) |
A global non-profit team of social
compliance experts dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical
manufacturing around the world. |
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Ethical Sourcing |
Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) |
Ensures that members’ supply chains meet
high standards in human rights, environmental conditions, and ethics. |
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Ethical Supply Chains |
Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) |
A leading alliance of companies, trade
unions, and NGOs that promote respect for workers' rights around the globe. |
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E-waste Management |
e-Stewards Certification |
Sets best practices for responsibly
recycling electronics to prevent environmental and human health impacts. |
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Fair Trade |
Fairtrade Certification |
Assures consumers that products meet
specific social, economic, and environmental criteria. |
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Fair Trade |
World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) |
Guarantees that Fair Trade principles are
adhered to regarding production standards, labor practices, and environmental
sustainability. |
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Forestry Management |
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) |
Provides internationally recognized
standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for
companies, Organisations, and communities interested in responsible forestry. |
FSC |
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Green Building |
Building Research Establishment (BRE) |
A world-leading certification programme
that assesses the sustainability of buildings through the BREEAM standards. |
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Green Building |
National Green Building Standard (NGBS) |
Offers a flexible, rigorous, and
affordable path for residential buildings and land developments to achieve
green certification. |
NGBS |
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Green Building |
Passive House |
Focuses on designing buildings with
optimal energy efficiency to reduce their ecological footprint. |
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Green Business Certification |
Green Business Bureau |
Provides businesses with an online tool
and roadmap to green certification, offering recognition for sustainability
efforts. |
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Green Chemicals |
Green Chemistry Initiative |
Promotes the research and application of
green chemistry that reduces or eliminates the use or generation of hazardous
substances in the design, manufacture, and application of chemical products. |
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Green Hospitality |
Green Key Global |
A leading standard of excellence in
environmental and operational performance in the tourism industry. |
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Green Infrastructure |
SITES |
Certifies sustainable landscapes that
create ecologically resilient communities, reduce water demand, filter and
reduce stormwater runoff, provide wildlife habitat, improve air quality, and
provide outdoor recreation opportunities. |
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Green Procurement |
EcoVadis |
Provides holistic sustainability ratings
service of companies, monitoring environmental, social, and ethical practices
across global supply chains. |
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Greenhouse Gas Management |
The GHG Protocol |
A comprehensive global standardized
framework to measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Life Cycle Assessment |
ISO 14040 |
Provides a framework for conducting life
cycle assessments to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with all
stages of a product's life from raw material extraction through materials
processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance, and
disposal or recycling. |
ISO 14040 |
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Marine Protection |
Marine Conservation Alliance |
Works to promote sustainable marine
environments and fisheries, ensuring ecological standards are maintained in
marine conservation. |
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Ocean Conservation |
Seafood Watch |
Advocates for sustainable fishing and
aquaculture practices through consumer guides and business partnerships. |
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Organic Certification |
National Organic Programme (NOP) |
Regulates all organic crops, livestock,
and agricultural products certified to the United States organic standards. |
NOP |
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Organic Certification |
Soil Association Organic Certification |
Certifies organic food and farming;
standards cover all aspects of food production, from animal welfare and
wildlife conservation to food safety. |
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Organic Standards |
USDA Organic |
Governs organic production, ensuring
compliance with organic farming practices. |
USDA Organic |
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Recycling |
Responsible Recycling (R2) Standard |
Sets forth requirements relating to
environmental, health, and safety aspects of electronics recycling. |
R2 Standard |
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Renewable Energy |
Green-e Certification |
Certifies renewable energy and carbon
offset products to ensure they meet high environmental and consumer
protection standards advocated by the nonprofit Center for Resource
Solutions. |
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Renewable Energy |
IECRE System |
An International Electrotechnical
Commission system for certification to standards relating to equipment for
use in renewable energy applications. |
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Renewable Energy |
Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) |
Certifies hydropower facilities with
minimized environmental impacts to provide a cleaner energy alternative. |
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Renewable Energy Certification |
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) |
Certificates that represent proof that
energy has been generated from renewable sources such as wind or solar power.
Each certificate represents a specific amount of energy produced and
delivered to the power grid. |
RECs |
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Renewable Energy Standards |
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) |
Promotes the widespread adoption and
sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy. |
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Renewable Energy Standards |
Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) |
Promotes and supports the acceleration of
clean energy solutions globally. |
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Renewable Resources |
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) |
Promotes sustainable forest management
covering key values such as biodiversity, species at risk, and Indigenous
rights. |
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Responsible Mining |
Initiative for Responsible Mining
Assurance (IRMA) |
Provides third-party verification and
certification against comprehensive environmental, social, and governance
criteria for mines. |
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Responsible Supply Chains |
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
Certification |
Sets standards for responsible business
practices throughout the jewellery supply chain. |
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Social Accountability |
Social Accountability International
(SA8000) |
Provides a framework for Organisations to
develop, maintain, and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace. |
SA8000 |
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Sustainable Agriculture |
Demeter Biodynamic |
Certification for biodynamic agriculture,
which uses organic farming methods with a spiritual and holistic approach. |
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Sustainable Agriculture |
Food Alliance Certification |
Provides certification for farms, ranches,
and food processors and distributors who follow sustainable agricultural
practices. |
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Sustainable Agriculture |
Global GAP |
Sets voluntary standards for the
certification of agricultural products around the globe. |
Global GAP |
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Sustainable Agriculture |
Rainforest Alliance Certification |
Ensures that farms or forest operations
meet comprehensive standards that include environmental, social, and economic
criteria. |
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Sustainable Agriculture |
Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) |
A certification for food, fibre, and
personal care ingredients that meet higher standards of health and
sustainability. |
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Sustainable Aviation |
CORSIA |
Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for
International Aviation aims to stabilize CO2 emissions at 2020 levels by
requiring airlines to offset the growth of their emissions after 2021. |
CORSIA |
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Sustainable Building |
Green Building Initiative (GBI) |
Offers certification for green building
strategies, improving the health and environmental conditions of buildings. |
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Sustainable Business Practices |
Global Sullivan Principles |
Encourages corporations to support
economic, social, and political justice where they do business. |
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Sustainable Event Management |
ISO 20121 |
Provides guidance and best practice
principles to ensure sustainable management of all types of events. |
ISO 20121 |
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Sustainable Finance |
Equator Principles |
A risk management framework for
determining, assessing, and managing environmental and social risk in
projects. |
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Sustainable Finance |
Global Impact Investing Rating System
(GIIRS) |
A ratings and analytics platform that
provides comparable and transparent data on the impact of companies and funds
with a focus on social and environmental outcomes. |
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Sustainable Finance |
Principles for Responsible Investment
(PRI) |
An international network of investors
working together to put the six Principles for Responsible Investment into practice. |
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Sustainable Finance |
Social Investment Organisation (SIO) |
Provides a platform for financial
institutions to engage in the development of responsible investment
practices. |
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Sustainable Fisheries |
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) |
Certifies and labels aquaculture products
that conform to best environmental and social practices. |
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Sustainable Fisheries |
Blue MSC Label |
Recognizes and rewards sustainable fishing
practices, helping to ensure that fish stocks and habitats are healthy and
seafood supplies are secure. |
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Sustainable Fishing |
Friend of the Sea |
Promotes sustainable seafood from
fisheries and aquaculture, to prevent overexploitation and ensure high
standards of environmental performance. |
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Sustainable Forestry |
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Sustainable Forest
Management |
Certifies forest management practices that
meet sustainable, environmental, and social standards. |
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Sustainable Forestry |
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification (PEFC) |
An international non-profit,
non-governmental Organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable forest
management through independent third-party certification. |
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Sustainable IT |
TCO Certified |
A sustainability certification for IT
products, with criteria ensuring that the manufacture, use, and recycling of
IT products reflect environmental, social, and economic responsibility. |
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Sustainable Land Management |
Land Trust Alliance |
Encourages and supports land conservation,
ensures permanent land conservation, and fosters ethical land transactions. |
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Sustainable Manufacturing |
ISO 14031 Environmental Performance
Evaluation |
Gives guidelines on how to conduct
environmental performance evaluation to support sustainability and
environmental management systems. |
ISO 14031 |
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Sustainable Mining |
Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) |
A performance system developed by the
Mining Association of Canada to help mining companies manage their
environmental and social responsibilities. |
TSM |
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Sustainable Packaging |
Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) |
Focused on the development and
implementation of sustainable packaging initiatives. |
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Sustainable Product Design |
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ |
A globally recognized measure of safer,
more sustainable products made for the circular economy. It assesses product
design, manufacturing processes, and company practices across five critical
performance categories. |
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Sustainable Retail |
B Corporation Certification |
Certifies businesses that meet the highest
standards of verified social and environmental performance, public
transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. |
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Sustainable Tourism |
EarthCheck |
Provides scientific benchmarks and
certification for travel and tourism businesses to improve sustainability. |
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Sustainable Tourism |
Green Globe Certification |
A structured assessment of the
sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses and their supply
chain partners. |
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Sustainable Tourism |
Travelife Certification |
Provides a practical business
sustainability management system designed for tour operators and travel
agencies. |
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Sustainable Wine Production |
Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) |
Ensures the wine industry in New Zealand
is environmentally responsible and uses sustainable practices in all aspects
of wine production. |
SWNZ |
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Textile Sustainability |
Bluesign |
Ensures that textiles are produced in a
way that conserves resources and minimizes environmental and human impacts. |
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Textile Sustainability |
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Tests for harmful substances in textiles
to ensure safety and sustainability in textile production. |
OEKO-TEX |
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Waste Management |
Zero Waste Certification |
A standard for businesses and communities
that divert at least 90% of waste from landfills, incinerators and the
environment. |
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Waste Reduction |
Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) |
Promotes positive alternatives to landfill
and incineration and brings together communities striving for zero waste. |
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Water Conservation |
WaterSense |
An EPA-sponsored certification for
products and practices that save water without sacrificing performance. |
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Water Efficiency |
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) |
A labelling scheme that rates the
efficiency of water-related products to help consumers make informed choices. |
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Water Management |
Water Footprint Network (WFN) |
Provides tools and guidelines for
companies to measure and manage their water use in a sustainable manner. |
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Water Stewardship |
Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
Standard |
Promotes responsible water use that
benefits local communities and preserves the ecological integrity of water
basins. |
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