Air Quality Management (AQM)
A filtration system - carbon or other - that satisfies the specific needs of your facility and community.
Accepted Evidence: Report evidencing reduced emmissions
Carbon Footprint Track
Measures greenhouse gas emissions produced in business operation.
Accepted Evidence: Report from accredited organization or tool
Carbon Credits to Offset Emissions
Offsets applied to decrease carbon emissions.
Accepted Evidence: Proof of purchase of offsets with the name and location of the offset project
Carbon Footprint Mitigation (CFM)
Decreasing the amount of emissions released into the atmosphere and reduce carbon dioxide concentration.
Accepted Evidence: Report
Renewably-sourced Energy
Minimum of 51% renewably-sourced energy.
Accepted Evidence: Confirmation from Provider
Compostable Components
Packaging that is compostable and decomposes naturally.
Accepted Evidence: Test report, proving parts pass standard compostability tests
Hazardous and Other Waste Management
The business has a management system for common hazardous waste generated by the industry such as waste ethanol and isopropyl alcohol (ignitable wastes), acetone, and other chemicals and reagents used in quality control testing.
Accepted Evidence: Manifest
Plastic Recycling Policy (PRP)
Employs SOP strategies assuring plastics separation and recycling.
Accepted Evidence: Recycle company compliance report
Recycled Material Content (RMC)
Percentage of product derived from recovered, converted, or reprocessed waste.
Accepted Evidence: Invoice proving the brand sourced material is from a certified supplier
Waste Footprint Mitigation (WFM)
Calculate total waste production and implement actions that demonstrate year-on-year reduction.
Accepted Evidence: Measurement report
Landfill Waste Reduction (LWR)
Strategy employed to reduce production-related volume of waste sent to landfills or incinerators.
Accepted Evidence: Proof of implementation
Reusable Packaging
Product packaging is created intentionally for reuse.
Accepted Evidence: Docs to explain refill model
Return/Exchange Program (REP)
Manufacturers and retailers implement feedback loop systems that recover product waste for reuse or recycling.
Accepted Evidence: Third party report
Universally Recyclable Packaging
Product packaging is collected and components reduced into raw materials that can be repurposed or reused.
Accepted Evidence: Report confirming parts are recyclable.
Cradle to Cradle Products Certified
Cradle to Cradle https://www.c2ccertified.org/
Accepted Evidence: Evidence of membership
Improved Cultivation Practices
Business has implemented cultivation systems that measure soil fertility and water quality.
Accepted Evidence: Soil and water quality and consumption reports
Organic Components
This product contains some certified organic ingredients.
Accepted Evidence: List of Ingredients with the certifications of organic ingredients
Soil Association Organic
The Soil Association published its first organic standard in 1967. https://www.soilassociation.org/
Accepted Evidence: Membership
Soil Health and Land Mgmt
Building and maintaining soil organic matter (SOM) is the underlying component in all fertile and productive soils.
Accepted Evidence: Report from third party
Biodiversity Infrastructure
Business has provided donations to projects or initiatives supporting biodiversity/conservation in its supply chain.
Accepted Evidence: Program/project report
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Advocate for water-efficient products and programs providing information and assistance on water conservation efforts. https://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/
Accepted Evidence: Membership
Optimizing Water Quality
Business has implemented practices to reduce the pollution discharge in water .
Accepted Evidence: Discharge reports and measurements
Optimizing Water Use
Business has implemented practices to reduce water consumption.
Accepted Evidence: Water consumption/quality report
Water Footprint Reduction
Measurements show a year-on-year decrease.
Accepted Evidence: Measurement report
Audited Workplace Conditions
This business workplace has been independently audited for human rights at work.
Accepted Evidence: Report from third party
Employee Satisfaction
Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is a metric that can show you how employees feel about your company. https://blog.hubstaff.com/measuring-employee-satisfaction-with-survey/
Accepted Evidence: Report
Fair Wage
This business pays all its employees a fair wage, when a worker's net income allows them to support a decent standard of living.
Accepted Evidence: Accounting firm letter
Supports Trade Unions
If available, a labor peace agreement
Accepted Evidence: Labor Peace Agreement
Women in Management
Female members in the C Suite.
Accepted Evidence: Accounting firm letter
B Corporation
B Corporation certification assesses the social and environmental performance of a business, from supply chain and input materials to charitable giving and employee benefits.
Accepted Evidence: Certificate
Cooperative Organization
This business or organization is owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits and/or benefits.
Accepted Evidence: Incorporation docs
Clinically Tested
This product was independently tested in humans in a clinical setting to ensure safety and performance.
Accepted Evidence: Lab Report
No Artificial Flavours
The product does not contain synthetically produced flavours. It may contain flavours derived from natural ingredients.
Accepted Evidence: Lab tests
No Synthetic Preservatives
This product does not contain any synthetically produced preservatives. It may contain natural preservatives.
Accepted Evidence: Lab tests
PurityIQ Certified
Purity-IQ standards and certifications build upon existing supply chain safety and quality compliance requirements expected from customers or regulatory agencies
Accepted Evidence: Lab Tested
No Product Recalls
A company with no product recalls shows attention to quality
Accepted Evidence: Accounting firm letter
Supports Craft Producers
This product helps promote traditional crafts and its production relies on the skills of artisans or craft growers.
Accepted Evidence: Geo-localised + time-stamped videos or pictures of the making process
Improving Purchasing Practices
Implemented purchasing practices to drive the improvement of working conditions in the supply chain.
Accepted Evidence: Contract or Purchasing scores
Kosher Certified
Kosher grants a hechsher to ingredients, packaged foods, beverages, and certain materials, as well as food-service providers in which kosher food is prepared
Accepted Evidence: Third party report
1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses to support environmental solutions through annual membership and everyday actions.
Accepted Evidence: Membership
Contributes to Charity
Provided monetary or in-kind donations to one or more non-profits in the last year.
Accepted Evidence: Receipt
Supports Supply Chain Health
The business provided monetary or in-kind donations to projects or initiatives supporting health in its supply chain.
Accepted Evidence: Program report
Supports Supply Chain Education
This business provided monetary or in-kind donations to projects or initiatives supporting education in its supply chain.
Accepted Evidence: Program report
Family Owned Business
The majority (51%) of shares in this business are owned by people who identify as a family.
Accepted Evidence: Incorporation docs
Female Owned Business
More than half (51%) of the people who started the company identify as Female.
Accepted Evidence: Incorporation docs
Independently Owned
The business is majority owned (51%) and operated by the same person or group of people.
Accepted Evidence: Incorporation docs
Person of Color Owned Business
The majority (51%) of shares in this business are owned by people who identify as people of color.
Accepted Evidence: Incorporation docs
Regulatory Compliance
This business meets and exceeds all regulations required to manage the company.
Accepted Evidence: License
Board Diversity
This business prioritizes racial/ethnic/gender diversity on their Board.
Accepted Evidence: Accounting firm letter
Board Independence
The business supports independent board leadership, a key component of good corporate governance and long-term value creation.
Accepted Evidence: Accounting firm letter