Sustainable Purchasing

Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to fulfill needs.

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ISSA CIMS Green Building

ISSA Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association

Cleaning Industry Management Standard – Green Buildings

Certifies sustainable cleaning practices for cleaning services and building maintenance in compliance with the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system.

UL ECOLOGO

Underwriter Laboratories (UL)

Lifecycle reduced environmental impact in materials, energy, manufacturing and operations, health and environment, product performance and use.

Certifies building & construction materials, industrial & domestic cleaning products, office supplies, electronics, and more.

Energy Star

U.S. EPA and Department of Energy

Energy efficiency standards for industrial, commercial, and residential products.

Certifies appliances, building products, commercial food service equipment, data center equipment, electronics, heating and cooling, lighting, office equipment, water heaters, and more.

Safer Choice

United States EPA

Through chemical and toxicological analysis, the Safer Choice program applies criteria for health and environmental safety to identify products with the safest possible chemical ingredients.

Certifies glass cleaners, general purpose cleaners, washroom cleaners, laundry detergents, boat/car care, drain cleaners, and more.

SmartWay

United States EPA

Technology verification and branding of fuel-saving technologies and operational practices to save fuel, lower costs, and reduce adverse environmental impacts

Certifies supply chain logistics operations, freight transportation, fuel systems and use, logistics technologies and operations.

epeat

Global Electronics Council

Global Type 1 ecolabel covering products and services from the technology sector meeting the requirements of ISO 14024.

Certifies electronics, servers, computers and displays, imaging equipment, televisions, mobile phones, and more.

FAIRTRADE

Fairtrade International

Social, economic, and environmental criteria for supply chains and operations; free of hazardous materials; free of worker and local exploitation.

Certifies a wide variety of produce, flowers and plants, cotton, textiles, gold and precious metals, composite materials, and carbon.

Green Seal

Green Seal

Life-cycle-based criteria for sustainability focused on reducing toxic pollution and waste and resource conservation while maintaining product performance.

Certifies construction materials and building equipment, food packaging and paper products, household cleaning products, industrial cleaning products, and more.

GREENGUARD

Underwriter Laboratories (UL)

Product chemical emissions certification and labeling program for manufacturers of low-emitting indoor products, furnishings, and materials for use in environments such as schools and healthcare facilities.

Certifies building materials, furniture and furnishings, carpets and flooring materials, paints and finishes, cleaning products, and more.

U.S. Green Building Council

U.S. Green Building Council

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a sustainable building certification program that includes a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of sustainable buildings, homes, and neighborhoods. Points towards certification are awarded by performance metrics for energy use, water use, and more.

Smart Certified

Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability

Measures environmental, social, and economic sustainability throughout production stages and supply chains; compliant with the LEED system.

Certifies building products and materials, fabrics, apparel, textiles, and flooring.

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