Eco-Labels: What they are and how we assess them

January 2, 2025

Corporate Knights has inventoried over 1000 eco-certifications, also known as ‘ecolabels’, identifying over 200 that are ‘fit for purpose’ – meaning their credibility and relevancy to the sustainability transition is of the highest standard and can thus be used for quantifying revenues that align with the definitions of sustainable production set out in the Corporate Knights Sustainable Economy Taxonomy. Scroll down to engage with our interactive eco-certifications database.

More about the Eco-Certifications Database:

In seeking to recognize only the ecolabels that have the utmost credibility and that make a real difference in combatting “greenwashing,” Corporate Knights designed a stringent screening system to approve or reject ecolabels based on a number of key attributes, namely:

  • a disclosed, credible methodology
  • third-party verified
  • requirements to maintain certification
  • governance structure of the certifying body prevents greenwashing
  • process- and outcome-oriented

Failure to achieve any of these results in rejection of the label.

This short list of accepted certifications is global in scope and covers a wide range of industries, from consumer goods such as clothing and food, to buildings and pharmaceuticals. To learn more about our approach to using eco-certifications, read our full white paper here.

Label NameStatusSectors Covered
2BSvsRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Renewable energy
4CAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
80 PlusAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Electronic products
AB (Agriculture Biologique)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
Abelusi Wool LabelRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFashion/Textiles
Agriculture
ABIORejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
ABNT EcolabelOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
ABVTEX PROGRAMRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFashion/Textiles
Access to Medicine Index (ATMI)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Medicines
Accredited Fish Farm SchemeRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Agriculture
ADM Responsible Soybean StandardRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
AENOR N MarkRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
Recycled products
AfOR Compost Certified/Compost Certification Scheme (CCS)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
Afrisco Certified OrganicPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
Food Products
Agricultura Sustentable Certificada + Module on Non-conversionPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
Agriturismi Bio-Ecologico AIABAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
AIAB - DetergenzaAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
Biodegradable products
AIAB - Organic AgricultureAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
AIAB - Organic FabricAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Agriculture
AIAB - Pet CareAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
AIAB - ProfumazioneAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
AISE Charter for Sustainable CleaningRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestCleaning Products and Paints
Paper and packaging
Allergy LabelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
Fashion/Textiles
Food Products
Alliance for Water StewardshipOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETWater efficient technologies
Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Mining
AMA BiozeichenOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETFood Products
Agriculture
American GrassfedOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETAgriculture
Food Products
amfori BEPI - Level 1-3Rejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interest0
ANAB - Architettura NaturalePending - Under review by Corporate KnightsBuildings
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
ARSO - AgriculturePending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
ARSO - AquaculturePending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFood Products
Agriculture
ARSO - FisheriesPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFood Products
Agriculture
ARSO - Sustainable CocoaPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFood Products
Agriculture
ASEAN Standard for Organic AgricultureRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Food Products
ASTM D6400 or D6868 standardsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
AsureQuality Organic StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Audubon InternationalPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
Buildings
Australian Certified OrganicAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
AvoGreenRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
B CorporationOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
BAP (Best Agricultural Practices): 4 StarRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
BASF Eco-EfficiencyPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyBuildings
Metals and minerals
BASSnetOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETNot a certification
BastaAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
BCA Green Mark: GoldAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
BEAM PlusAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
BELS Japan: 4 star or aboveAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
Beter Leven/ The Better Life LabelOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETAgriculture
Food Products
Better Biomass (new name for the NTA 8080 Approved certificate)Pending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyRenewable energy
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFashion/Textiles
Agriculture
Better Environmental Sustainability Targets (BEST) Standard 1001Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETRenewable energy
Recycled products
Electronic products
BIFMAAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Plastics
Bio Eco Saloni AIAB Pending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyCleaning Products and Paints
BIO HellasRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Agriculture
BIO HotelsRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestCleaning Products and Paints
Renewable energy
Food Products
Bio QuebecAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
BIODARRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
Biodegradable Products Institute Label certification (BPI)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
Plastics
Paper and packaging
BioForum Biogarantie and EcogarantieAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
BioGro New ZealandAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
BiokreisRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
BiolandRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
BioReRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationFashion/Textiles
Agriculture
BioSiegelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Agriculture
BioSuisse OrganicAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
Bird Friendly CoffeeRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Agriculture
Blue Angel - Air conditionersAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Energy efficient building technology
Blue Angel - Cleaning productsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
Blue Angel - Construction ProductsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
Blue Angel - Green ITAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Electronic products
Blue Angel - Household AppliancesAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Electronic products
Blue Angel - LeatherAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Blue Angel - Paper/StationeryAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Paper and packaging
Recycled products
Blue Angel - TextilesAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Blue FlagOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
BluesignAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Agriculture
BMP Certified CottonOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETFashion/Textiles
Agriculture
Boma Go GreenRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
BonsucroAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
Brazil Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB)Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFashion/Textiles
BRE Global Certified Environmental ProfileRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
BREEAMAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
British Columbia Certified OrganicAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
BSI PAS 2060Rejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyCarbon Accounting
Build UpOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
Built GreenRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
Water efficient technologies
Bundesverband Deutscher Fertigbau (BDF)Out of scope - Not a certification or a labelBuildings
Bunge Pro-S Assuring Sustainable SourcingRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
Burn WiseOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelRenewable energy
Byggvarubedömningen (BVB)Rejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationBuildings
CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard - DesignAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard - PerformanceAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Energy efficient building technology
Buildings
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
Canada OrganicAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
Canopy Hot Button ReportOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFashion/Textiles
Caramuru Sustentar ProgrammeRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
Carbon Care CertificationRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP)Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Carbon Neutral CertificationRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Carbon Trust Standard - Reduction LabelRejected - No publicly disclosed methodology0
CarbonCareOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETRenewable energy
CarbonFree® CertifiedRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
CarbonNeutralRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Cargill Triple S Soya ProductsRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
CASBEEPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
CE MarkAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Electronic products
Plastics
Cefetra Certified Responsible Soya StandardRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationAgriculture
Food Products
Cerflor Forest Certification ProgramAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Paper and packaging
Certified Elephant Friendly™ TeaOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETFood Products
Agriculture
Certified Green RestaurantRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Certified Pesticide Residue FreeOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETAgriculture
Certified RegenerativeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Certified Sustainably GrownAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
Certified Wildlife Friendly™Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETRenewable energy
Water efficient technologies
Cleaning Products and Paints
CertifiedVeganAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Chao VivoRejected - Is not both process and outcome-orientedAgriculture
Food Products
China Energy Conservation Program (CECP)Rejected - Is not both process and outcome-orientedElectronic products
Energy efficient building technology
China Energy LabelRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyElectronic products
Energy efficient building technology
China Environmental LabellingRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyElectronic products
Buildings
Fashion/Textiles
China GAPPending - Awaiting response from the certifying body0
China Green Bond Endorsed Project CatalogueOut of scope - Not a certification or a label0
China Green FoodRejected - No longer activeFood Products
China Organic Food CertificationRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Food Products
China Three Star (GBEL)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
China Water Conservation CertificationRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentEnergy efficient building technology
Water efficient technologies
Recycled products
Chinese National Organic Products Certification ProgramPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
Food Products
CHPSRejected - No requirement for third party verificationBuildings
Clean Green ProgramAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Climate Bonds InitiativeOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelNot a certification
Climate Pledge FriendlyRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Climate Positive (DGNB)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards - CCB StandardsOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETBuildings
ClimatopRejected - No publicly disclosed methodology0
Cocoa LifeRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Agriculture
Codigo Nacional de Sustentibilidad de la Industria VitivinicolaPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
Food Products
COFCO International Responsible Agriculture StandardRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E. Practices)Rejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFood Products
Agriculture
Coffee Sustainability Reference CodeOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFood Products
Agriculture
Compact by DesignRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentPaper and packaging
Water efficient technologies
Compostability Mark of European BioplasticsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
Plastics
Conflict-Free GoldRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentMining
Content Claim StandardOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETFashion/Textiles
Coolfood MealsRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationFood Products
Coop NaturalineOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFashion/Textiles
Copper MarkAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Metals and minerals
Mining
Corporate Sustainability Compact for Textile and Apparel Industry (CSC9000T)Rejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFashion/Textiles
COSMOSRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentCleaning Products and Paints
Cotton Made in AfricaPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFashion/Textiles
Agriculture
Cradle-to-cradleAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Recycled products
CRI Green Label PlusRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFashion/Textiles
CSA Sustainable Forest ManagementRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentPaper and packaging
CSQA Sustainable Cereal and Oilseed Standard (DTP 112)Rejected - No requirement for third party verificationAgriculture
Food Products
Danish Indoor Climate LabelRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestEnergy efficient building technology
Buildings
Danish Ø markAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
DBJ Green Building Certification 4 or aboveRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
Degree of Green®Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETEnergy efficient building technology
Delinat Bio GarantieAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
Demeter BiodynamicAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
DGNB (German Sustainable Business Council) Certification SystemAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
DIN Certco BiobasedAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Plastics
Biodegradable products
Dolphin-SafeRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Donau SojaRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
DUBOkeurRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyBuildings
E+C- Label (Énergie Positive & Réduction Carbone)Pending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyBuildings
Earth AdvantagePending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyBuildings
EarthCheckAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
EarthsureRejected - No longer active0
Echar PA'LANTE - ColcocoaRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
ECMA 370Rejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationElectronic products
Energy efficient building technology
Eco Canada’s Certified Environmental ProfessionalOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
ECO Certified TourismAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Eco3HomeRejected - No longer active0
EcoBeautyScore ConsortiumRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyCleaning Products and Paints
EcocertOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETNot a certification
eco-fairOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelAgriculture
Food Products
Ecogarantie - Washing and cleaning productsRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestCleaning Products and Paints
Biodegradable products
ecoINSTITUT LabelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Cleaning Products and Paints
Fashion/Textiles
EcoLabel LuxembourgAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Energy efficient building technology
Water efficient technologies
Renewable energy
EcoLeafAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.0
Ecological Outcome VerificationAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
EcologoAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Cleaning Products and Paints
Electronic products
EcoMark AfricaPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
Food Products
Paper and packaging
EcoMark IndiaPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyBuildings
Electronic products
Cleaning Products and Paints
EcoMark JapanAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Paper and packaging
Fashion/Textiles
Electronic products
EcoMaterialsRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyBuildings
Cleaning Products and Paints
ECOproductAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Cleaning Products and Paints
Energy efficient building technology
EcoproofRejected - No longer activeFashion/Textiles
EcoRail MarkRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentVehicles
EcoStandard EcoProduct South AfricaAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
EDGE Zero CarbonAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
Renewable energy
EffinatureAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
EKOenergyAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Renewable energy
Ekolabel: IndonesiaRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyPaper and packaging
Food Products
Ekologicky setrny vyrobek / Environmentally Friendly ProductPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyPaper and packaging
Fashion/Textiles
Cleaning Products and Paints
ekoloskiRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Agriculture
EMASOut of scope - Not a certification or a label0
Emblem of Guarantee of Environmental Quality: CataloniaRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyRecycled products
Water efficient technologies
Biodegradable products
EnerGuideOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETElectronic products
Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
Energy Label (Taiwan)Rejected - No requirement for third party verificationElectronic products
Energy efficient building technology
Energy Labelling of Buildings: EUOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelBuildings
Renewable energy
Energy Rating ProgrammeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Electronic products
Energy efficient building technology
Energy Saving Labeling Program: JapanRejected - No requirement for third party verificationElectronic products
Energy efficient building technology
Energy Saving RecommendedRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentEnergy efficient building technology
Electronic products
Energy StarAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Electronic products
Energy efficient building technology
ENERGY STAR Certified Home LabelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Energy efficient building technology
EntotrustPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFood Products
Environmental Choice New ZealandAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
Electronic products
Paper and packaging
Environmental Label AssoSCAIOut of scope - Not a certification or a label0
Environmental Product DeclarationRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Environmental Warrant of Fitness (EWOF)Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETAgriculture
Food Products
Environmentally Friendly Label: CroatiaRejected - No publicly disclosed methodology0
Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) DownstreamOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelBuildings
EnvisionAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
EO100TM Standard for Responsible Energy DevelopmentOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelRenewable energy
EPA LeadSafe CertificationOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETCleaning Products and Paints
EPA SmartWayOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETSupply chains
EPA WaterSenseAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Water efficient technologies
EPA’s Indoor airPLUSAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
EPEATAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Electronic products
Estonian Organic FarmingAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
EU EcolabelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Electronic products
Buildings
EU Ecolabel - Laundry DetergentsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
EU Ecolabel - PaperAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Paper and packaging
EU Ecolabel - TextilesAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
EU Energy LabelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Renewable energy
EU Organic LogoAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
EU ReachOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETCleaning Products and Paints
Plastics
EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Report: Technical AnnexOut of scope - Not a certification or a label0
European GreenRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyRenewable energy
Eurovent Certified PerformanceAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Energy efficient building technology
Buildings
Electronic products
Extractive Industries Transparency InitiativeOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelMining
Fair Flowers and PlantsRejected - No longer activeAgriculture
Fair For LifeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Fashion/Textiles
Agriculture
Fair StoneAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Metals and minerals
Fair Wear FoundationAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Fairmined StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Mining
Metals and minerals
FairtradeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Mining
Agriculture
Fairtrade Gold and Precious MetalsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Mining
Metals and minerals
FairWildPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFood Products
Agriculture
Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA)Pending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines 2021Pending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
Food Products
FEMAS Responsible Sourcing Module 2021Pending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
FIBERSHEDPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFashion/Textiles
Agriculture
FitwelPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
FloorScoreRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestBuildings
Plastics
FlorEcuadorPending - Under review by Corporate KnightsAgriculture
Florverde® Sustainable FlowersAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Flower Label Program (FLP)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standard - KFC Gold and Silver LevelRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyAgriculture
Fly360 GreenOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
Food Alliance CertifiedAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Agriculture
Forest Garden Products (FGP)Pending - Under review by Corporate KnightsFood Products
Agriculture
Forest Stewardship CouncilAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Paper and packaging
Friend of the SeaRejected - Is not both process and outcome-orientedFood Products
Agriculture
Fuel Consumption LabelOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETVehicles
Fund for Peace FragilityOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelMining
Renewable energy
GBC Brazil Zero Energy StandardPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyBuildings
GBCSA Net Zero/Net Positive Carbon CertificationAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
GEO CertifiedOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETTourism
GEV EmicodeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
Global GreenTagAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Cleaning Products and Paints
Plastics
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Agriculture
Global Recycled Standard (GRS)Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRecycled products
Global Seafood Alliance - Best Aquaculture PracticesRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Agriculture
Global TDSAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
GLOBALG.A.P. - AquacultureRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFood Products
Agriculture
GLOBALG.A.P. - FloricultureRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Cleaning Products and Paints
GLOBALG.A.P. - Integrated Farm AssuranceRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
GMP+Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Gold StandardOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETEnergy efficient building technology
Renewable energy
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)Rejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestAgriculture
Food Products
Good Environmental Choice (Swedish) or Bra MiljövalAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Renewable energy
Cleaning Products and Paints
Food Products
Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Water efficient technologies
Energy efficient building technology
Good WeaveAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Green Advantage CertificationRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentBuildings
Green Building IndexAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Energy efficient building technology
Buildings
Water efficient technologies
Green Business Benchmark's Sustainability CertificationOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
Green Business CertificationOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
Green CRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Green Certificate: LatviaRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyRenewable energy
Green Certification (Korea)Rejected - No publicly disclosed methodology0
Green Choice: Phillippines - Cleaning ProductsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
Green Choice: Phillipines - Construction Related Products, Lighting ProductsRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyBuildings
Cleaning Products and Paints
Green Choice: Phillipines - Electronic EquipmentRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyElectronic products
Energy efficient building technology
Green Choice: Phillipines - Packaging ProductsRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyPaper and packaging
Plastics
Green Choice: Phillipines - Paper ProductsRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyPaper and packaging
Green Circle CertifiedPending - Under review by Corporate KnightsRecycled products
Green CraneAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Food Products
Cleaning Products and Paints
Green DotRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentPaper and packaging
Green Globe CertificationRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentTourism
Green GlobesAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Green Good Housekeeping SealRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyCleaning Products and Paints
Electronic products
Fashion/Textiles
Green InitiativeRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Green ITRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyElectronic products
Green KeyAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Tourism
Green Label IsraelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
Recycled products
Electronic products
Green Label PlusAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Green Leaf MarkOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETBiodegradable products
Recycled products
Green Mark - Biodegradable PlasticsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
Plastics
Green Mark - Biodiesel/BiofuelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Renewable energy
Green Mark - Cleaning ProductsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
Green Mark - Construction ProductsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Green Mark - IT ProductsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Electronic products
Green Mark - Paper ProductsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Paper and packaging
Green Mark - Products made from recycled materialsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Recycled products
Green Mark - Refill pouchesRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentPlastics
Green Power AustraliaRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRenewable energy
Green Products StandardRejected - No publicly disclosed methodology0
Green RangeRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestPaper and packaging
Green SealAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
Paper and packaging
Plastics
Green ShapeRejected - No requirement for third party verificationFashion/Textiles
Green Shield CertifiedRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Green Star - AustraliaRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
Green Star - New ZealandRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
Green Star - South AfricaRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentEnergy efficient building technology
Buildings
Green Star Hotel Certification ProgrammeRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyBuildings
Cleaning Products and Paints
Renewable energy
Green TableOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETFood Products
Water efficient technologies
Green TickAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Green Tourism Business SchemeOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETAgriculture
Carbon Accounting
Tourism
GreenCircleOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelNot a certification
GreenCoRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentCarbon Accounting
Green-e ClimateOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETCarbon Accounting
Green-e MarketplaceOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETRenewable energy
GreeneEnergyRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRenewable energy
Greener Product Certification SealRejected - No publicly disclosed methodology0
GREENGUARDAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Carbon Accounting
Greenline PrintAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Carbon Accounting
Greenlist - SC JohnsonRejected - No publicly disclosed methodology0
GreenPLAAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
GREENSHIP Net ZeroAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Greenspec PASSRejected - No requirement for third party verificationBuildings
GreenStar USAOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelRenewable energy
GreenSure - Sherwin WilliamsRejected - No longer activeNot a certification
GUT labelRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFashion/Textiles
HAND IN HANDOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelAgriculture
HKN NEU100Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETRenewable energy
Home Depot Eco OptionsOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelNot a certification
Hong Kong Green LabelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Recycled products
Paper and packaging
HQERejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationBuildings
Hungarian Ecolabel (Környezetbarát Termék Védjegy)Pending - Awaiting response from the certifying body0
Hydropower Sustainability StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Renewable energy
Ibex FairstayPending - Under review by Corporate KnightsTourism
IBORejected - No requirement for third party verificationBuildings
IBURejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentBuildings
ICEC CertificationsRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFashion/Textiles
ICMA (International Card Manufacturers Association) EcolabelsRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationFinancial
ICMA Green Bond PrinciplesOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelNot a certification
ICMM PrinciplesRejected - Is not both process and outcome-orientedMining
Metals and minerals
IEC 60601-1-9Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Medicines
IMO CertifiedRejected - No longer activeNot a certification
IMOSwissOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelNot a certification
India OrganicRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Indian GBC Zero Energy StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Indoor Air Comfort CertificationAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability (ICS) Environmental CriteriaOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETSupply chains
International Code of Conduct for the Production of Cut FlowersRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationAgriculture
International Council on Mining and MetalsOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelMining
Metals and minerals
International Eco Certification ProgramAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.0
International EPD System (Environmental Product Declarations)Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETCarbon Accounting
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
International Living Future Institute - Core Green Building CertificationRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyBuildings
International Living Future Institute - Declare LabelRejected - No requirement for third party verificationBuildings
International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)Rejected - No requirement for third party verificationRenewable energy
IRMA StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Mining
ISO 14067:2018Rejected - No longer activeNot a certification
ISO 34101 Series 'Sustainable and traceable cocoaRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Agriculture
Supply chains
ITU (International Telecommunications Union)Out of scope - Not a certification or a labelNot a certification
IVN NaturlederAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Japanese Agricultural StandardsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
JUSTOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETSupply chains
KilimoHai Organic - East African organic products standard (EAOPS) labelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Korean Eco labelRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certification0
KravAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Lao OrganicRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
LBCS Comercio Justo – PERURejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
LBCS Medio Ambiente, Calidad y Social - PERURejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
LBCS Orgánico - PERURejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
LEAFRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
LEAF MarqueRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Agriculture
Leaping Bunny StandardRejected - No requirement for third party verification0
Leather Working GroupAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
LEEDAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
LEED Professional CredentialsOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETBuildings
Legambiente TurismoOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETBuildings
Lembaga Indonesia EkolabelRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyPaper and packaging
LevelRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestBuildings
LFP CertifiedRejected - No longer activeFood Products
LIFE certificationOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
Lineamientos Basicos para la produccion de quinua sostenible CJRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Lineamientos Basicos para la Quinua Sostenible - CalidadRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Lineamientos basicos para un Cacao Sostenible - OrganizacionesRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Lineamientos basicos para un Cacao Sostenible - ProductoresRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Lineamientos para la produccion de Quinua Sostenible - OrganicoOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFood Products
LIVERejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Food Products
Living Building Challenge 4.0Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Living Products ChallengeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.0
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Program for Sustainable AgricultureOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETAgriculture
Low Carbon Timber (Holz Von Hier)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Paper and packaging
Luomu Sun SignRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Luomuliitto - The Ladybird labelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
M1 Emission Classification of Building MaterialsRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentEnergy efficient building technology
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Standard on fisheriesAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
MarinTrust StandardRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
MAS Certified GreenRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyCleaning Products and Paints
Max Havelaar FairTrade certificationAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Fashion/Textiles
M-BRIO Organic and Food LabelingRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Mezzi Tecnici AIABPending - Awaiting response from the certifying body0
Migros Bio CottonOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFashion/Textiles
Migros ECORejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFashion/Textiles
MilieukeurPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFood Products
MinergieAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
MPI Green Performance StandardRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationCleaning Products and Paints
MPS - ABCAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
MPS - Florimark GTPAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Supply chains
MPS - GAPRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
MTA ECO-CertificationOut of scope - Not a certification or a label0
myBMP - Best Management PracticesRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFashion/Textiles
NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
NAHB Certified Green ProfessionalOut of scope - Not a certification or a label0
NAHB Green (National Green Building Standard)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
NatHER (National House Energy Rating Scheme)Out of scope - Not a certification or a labelEnergy efficient building technology
National Programme of Environmental Assessment and Ecolabelling in the Slovak Republik (NPEHOV)Pending - Under review by Corporate Knights0
NatrueAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.0
Naturally SephoraRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interest0
NatureMadeRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRenewable energy
NaturePlusAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
Nature's Best EcotourismOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETTourism
Nature's PromiseRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFood Products
Agriculture
Naturland e.V.Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.0
NaturtextilAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Net Zero Buildings StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
NF-Environnement MarkPending - Under review by Corporate Knights0
Nike Considered DesignRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFashion/Textiles
NoCo2Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentCarbon Accounting
NollCO2Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Non-GMO Project VerifiedAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Nordic SwanAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
Nordic Swan Ecolabel - Laundry DetergentsAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
NPA Natural SealRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationCleaning Products and Paints
NSF MarkOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETFood Products
Water efficient technologies
OceanWiseRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationFood Products
OEKOTEX - Leather StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
OEKOTEX - Made in greenAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
OEKOTEX - Organic CottonAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
OEKOTEX - Standard 100Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
OHAS - Grower StandardPending - Under review by Corporate KnightsAgriculture
OHAS - Packhouse StandardPending - Under review by Corporate KnightsAgriculture
OK biobasedRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
OK biodegradable - SOILAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
OK biodegradable - WATERAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
OK Compost - HOMEAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
OK Compost - IndustrialAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Biodegradable products
ÖkoControlRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestBuildings
Ø-LabelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
On The Way To PlanetProofAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
On-Pack Recycling LabelOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETRecycled products
ORC-Cert Organic SealAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Oregon TilthAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Organic BCAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Organic Content Standard (OCS)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Organic Farmers & Growers Certification (OF&GC)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Organic Food ChinaRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Organic Food Development Center (OFDC) Organic Certification StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Organic Food Federation (UK)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Origin GreenRejected - Is not both process and outcome-orientedFood Products
Origins Field (by Amaggi)Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Supply chains
Österreichisches Umweltzeichen (Austrian Ecolabel)Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentPaper and packaging
Pacific Organic Standard - AquacultureRejected - No requirement for third party verificationFood Products
Pacific Organic Standard - CropsOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFood Products
Pacific Organic Standard - LivestockRejected - No requirement for third party verificationFood Products
Paper ProfileOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelPaper and packaging
Passivhaus (Passive House)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Energy efficient building technology
Pearl Building Rating System (PBRS)Rejected - No requirement for third party verificationBuildings
Per il ClimaOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelCarbon Accounting
PETA Global Beauty Without BunniesRejected - No requirement for third party verification0
Phillips Green LogoOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETElectronic products
Planet PositiveRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
Predator Friendly® StandardsOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
Preservando El Medio Ambiente (Preserving the Environment)Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETFood Products
PrimusGFSOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETAgriculture
Processed Chlorine FreeRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
PROFARM Production StandardRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Programme for Endorsing Forest Certification (PEFC)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Paper and packaging
Protected HarvestRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Agriculture
ProTerra StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Puratos - Cacao-TraceRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFood Products
QCS - AquaponicsRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
QCS - OrganicOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFood Products
Agriculture
Quest Forum TL9000Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETSupply chains
R2000 CertificateRejected - No requirement for third party verificationBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
RAL Compost LabelRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRenewable energy
Responsible Down StandardOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFashion/Textiles
Real Organic ProjectRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
RecognisedRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentCleaning Products and Paints
Recycled Claim StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Recycled products
Red Tractor - Combinable CropsRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Red Tractor - Fresh ProduceRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Red Tractor - Sugar BeetRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
REDcert - DERejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRenewable energy
REDcert - EURejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRenewable energy
REDcert2Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRenewable energy
REGEN1Pending - Under review by Corporate KnightsAgriculture
Regenerative Organic CertifiedAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Agriculture
Regenified 6-3-4 Verification StandardPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
RenewablePlusRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRenewable energy
Responsible Alpaca StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Responsible Business Alliance (formerly The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC))Out of scope - Not a certification or a labelSupply chains
Responsible Gold Mining PrinciplesRejected - Is not both process and outcome-orientedMining
Responsible Jewellery CouncilAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Metals and minerals
Responsible Minerals Assurance ProgrammeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Metals and minerals
Responsible Mining IndexAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Mining
Responsible Mohair StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Responsible Recycling Standard for Electronics RecyclersRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRecycled products
Responsible Source - JewelryRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFashion/Textiles
Metals and minerals
Responsible Sourcing ProgrammeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Supply chains
Responsible Wood Forest CertificationRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentPaper and packaging
Responsible Wool StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Rhode Island Certified OrganicRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Food Products
RIOS Certified RecyclerRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyRecycled products
Rountable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RBS) Global Sustainability StandardRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentRenewable energy
RSG Requirements (based on RTRS)Rejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm OilAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
RTRS Certified SoyAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
SANE StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
SCS - Indoor AdvantageAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Energy efficient building technology
SCS - Recycled ContentAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Recycled products
SCS - Sustainable ChoiceRejected - No longer activeFashion/Textiles
SCS Certified BiodegradableRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentBiodegradable products
SEE What You Are Buying IntoRejected - No longer active0
SFC Member SealOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelBuildings
SGE 21Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
Shipping Efficiency - A to G GHG Emission RatingRejected - No longer activeVehicles
Singapore Green Label Scheme (SGLS)Rejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyEnergy efficient building technology
Fashion/Textiles
Cleaning Products and Paints
Electronic products
SIP CertifiedAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Agriculture
SIRIM certifiedOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
SkalAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
SMaRT Consensus Sustainable Product StandardsRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationBuildings
Fashion/Textiles
SmartWaterRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationWater efficient technologies
SODRU Sustainable SoyRejected - No requirement for third party verificationFood Products
Soil & Climate InitiativeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Soil Association Organic StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
SOIL REGENPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyAgriculture
SourcemapOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelSupply chains
STA CertifiedRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment And Rating System)Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
State of Utah Organic Certification ProgramAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
SundaHus MiljödataRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationBuildings
Energy efficient building technology
Sustainability Initiative of South Africa - SIZARejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyAgriculture
Sustainable Cape Wool StandardPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFashion/Textiles
Sustainable Farming Assurance Programme - Non Conversion (SFAP)Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Sustainable Fibre Alliance Cashmere StandardRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFashion/Textiles
Sustainable Food Group Sustainability Standard™ CertificationRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Agriculture
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentPaper and packaging
Sustainable Green Printing PartnershipOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETPaper and packaging
Sustainable Insurance ForumOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFinancial
Sustainable Marine Green Leaf Eco Rating Program:Rejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyVehicles
Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture StandardRejected - No requirement for third party verificationAgriculture
Sustainable Rice PlatformRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
Food Products
Sustainable Winegrowing New ZealandAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
SustainaWOOLRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFashion/Textiles
SustentaXRejected - No longer active0
Swiss Q LabelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Paper and packaging
Taiwan OrganicAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
TCO CertifiedAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Telecom
TENCILAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Texas Department of Agriculture Organic Certification ProgramAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Thai Green LabelPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyFashion/Textiles
Paper and packaging
Electronic products
The Blue StandardRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentPaper and packaging
The Good Cashmere StandardAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
The Lion Eco-StandardRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interest0
The Nativa ProtocolRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFashion/Textiles
The Sustainable Beef & Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS)Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETFood Products
The Sustainable Egg Assurance Scheme (SEAS)Out of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETFood Products
The Sustainable Horticulture Assurance Scheme (SHAS)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
The Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Energy efficient building technology
Timberland Green IndexRejected - No longer activeFashion/Textiles
Together for Sustainability AISBL (TfS)Rejected - Is not both process and outcome-orientedSupply chains
TOITU Envirocare (formerly known as CEMARS)Pending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyCarbon Accounting
Totally Chlorine FreeOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSET0
TQBPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyBuildings
TRA Certification - Green Modular and Manufactured HomesRejected - No longer activeBuildings
TRA Certification - Green Recreational Vehicles (RVs)Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentVehicles
TruStoneOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETMetals and minerals
Tunisia EcolabelRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFashion/Textiles
TUV Green Mark CertifiedRejected - Is not both process and outcome-orientedElectronic products
TÜV SÜD Mark EE01/EE02Pending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyRecycled products
U.S. Cotton Trust ProtocolRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFashion/Textiles
U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance ProtocolRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
UL Energy Efficiency VerifiedPending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyEnergy efficient building technology
UL Environmental Claim Validation (ECV)Out of scope - Not a certification or a labelRecycled products
Umwelt-EtikettePending - Awaiting response from the certifying bodyCleaning Products and Paints
UNEP Finance InitiativeOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFinancial
UnileverRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestCarbon Accounting
Union for Ethical Biotrade (UEBT)Rejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestSupply chains
UpCycled CertifiedRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestRecycled products
UPM BiochemicalsOut of scope - Not a certification or a label0
UPM BiocompositesOut of scope - Not a certification or a label0
UPM Bioplastic SolutionsOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelPlastics
UPM Raflatac BioplasticsOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelPlastics
UPS Eco Responsible Packaging ProgramRejected - No longer activePaper and packaging
US EPA Safer ChoiceAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Cleaning Products and Paints
USDA Certified BioBasedRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
USDA OrganicAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
UTZ CertifiedAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Vegan ActionAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Vegan TrademarkAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Vegaplan Standard for Primary Crop Prod. - Veg. for processing.Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Vegaplan Standard for Primary Crop Production - Grains.Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Vegaplan Standard for Primary Crop Production - Potatoes.Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Vegaplan Standard for Primary Crop Production - Sugar beet.Rejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentFood Products
Verified Carbon StandardRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringent0
VerifloraAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Vermont Organic CertifiedAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Agriculture
Food Products
ViabonoRejected - No requirement for third party verificationBuildings
VietFarmRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentAgriculture
VIETGAP StandardRejected - Is not both process and outcome-orientedAgriculture
Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association Standard - VOAARejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Vietnam PGS Organic StandardRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyFood Products
Agriculture
Vitality LeafRejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationBuildings
Cleaning Products and Paints
Fashion/Textiles
Electronic products
Food Products
V-LabelAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
Water Efficiency Labelling & Standards (WELS) SchemeAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Water efficient technologies
Water Efficiency Product Labelling SchemeRejected - No publicly disclosed methodologyWater efficient technologies
Water Lily: LithuaniaPending - Under review by Corporate Knights0
Waterwise MarqueRejected - Methodology is not sufficiently stringentWater efficient technologies
WELL (US)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Buildings
Where Food Comes FromOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelFood Products
Agriculture
WHO Essential Medicines ListAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Medicines
Whole Trade GuaranteeRejected - Governance structure of the certifying body may lead to conflict of interestFood Products
Wholesome Food AssociationRejected - No longer active0
WindMadeOut of scope - Not fit for purpose for CKSETRenewable energy
Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trading Association (WIETA)Rejected - No continuous requirement to maintain certificationFood Products
WQA Sustainability MarkAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Water efficient technologies
WSDA OrganicAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Food Products
XertifiXAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Metals and minerals
Fashion/Textiles
ZEBOut of scope - Not a certification or a labelBuildings
ZNU Standard - driving sustainable changeOut of scope - Not a certification or a label0
ZQ Natural FibresAccepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Fashion/Textiles
Towards Sustainable Mining(TSM)Accepted - Included in CKSET v8.0. See CKSET for thresholds.Mining

 

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