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A Greener World
A Greener World (2013; Terrebonne, Oregon; 23 staff; agreenerworld.org) A certifying organization that aims to "promote and support real-life farming models to the public and offer practical guidance on achieving...
Animal Welfare Approved
Claims to be the only USDA-approved independent and nonprofit farm certification program promoting farm animal welfare, outdoor access and sustainability. It prides itself on being one of the top 5...
Association of Climate Change Officers
A "professional development organization and cross-sector community of practice for individuals addressing climate change in their organizations’ operations and mission. It "defines, develops and supports the functions, resources and communities...
B Lab
A non-profit organization that awards B Corporation Certification to for-profit organizations. "The ‘B’ stands for beneficial and indicates that the certified organization voluntarily meets certain standards of transparency, accountability, sustainability,...
Bonneville Environmental Foundation
A grant giving foundation that works on conjecture that "the current state of our planet requires innovation, creative problem solving and discovering new ways of doing business that value the...
Carbon Offsets, Carbon Pricing, Carbon Removal, Certification, Certifying Organizations, Clean Energy, Foundations: Grant-Giving, Renewable Energy
Carbon Trust
A consultant agency that works with businesses, NGO's, and governments "to accelerate the delivery of a sustainable, low carbon economy" through the reduction of carbon emissions and increase resource efficiency....
Certification, Certifying Organizations, Cities, Consultancy, Consultancy | Sustainability, Corporate Accountability, Corporate Sustainability, Green Finance, Low-Carbon Economy
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management is a “royal chartered professional body dedicated to sustainable management of the environment, globally.” It “represents and supports a community of thousands...
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
The Counterpart International is a non-profit organization, which aims to “turn the making of things into a positive force for people, economy, and planet.” It strives for a world where...
Certifying Organizations, Circular Economy, Green Products, Product Sustainability Rating, Sustainable Production
Environmental Defence Canada
A campaigning platform with 250,000+ supporters that seeks to challenge and inspire change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for Canadians. Activism: Empowering...
Ethic Mark GEMS
The initiative of Ethical Markets Media and the EthicMark® Awards for Advertising works to challenge global mining of gems. They believe that it's "unnecessary now that human science creates gems...
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
A global standard guided by the belief that a country’s natural resources belong to its citizens, to promote the open and accountable management of oil, gas and mineral resources. Ignited...
Certifying Organizations, Extractive Industries Transparency, Fossil Fuels, Poverty Reduction, Resource Extraction, Resources
Fairtrade International
The product-oriented multistakeholder group of organizations works to "secure a better deal for producers", aiming to protect workers and farmers, promoting their lives through trade. Its work is guided by...
Forest Stewardship Council International
A platform for forest owners, timber industries, social groups and environmental organizations to promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. The FSCI encourages forest...
Certifying Organizations, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Forests, Resource Efficiency and Protection
Global Food Safety Initiative
The landmark initiative of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) works to address the global food safety crisis. It aims "to build consumers’ trust in the food they buy – no...
GoodWeave
A member organization of the ISEAL Alliance, which works to “stop child labor in global supply chains.” With over “170 brand partners and 25% of international market share, GoodWeave has...
Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance
A global initiative aiming to provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the various issues related to the mining industry. It offers independent third-party certification and verification of all mining materials....
International Organic Accreditation Service
Is a nonprofit organization "established by IFOAM - Organics International to develop the means of providing the first independent, organic and sustainable assessment and accreditation service." It strives to "help...
International Organization for Standardization
The independent, non-governmental international organization has 165 national standards bodies." As the world's "largest developer of voluntary international standards and it facilitates world trade by providing common standards among nations."...
International Society of Sustainability Professionals
Is a "non-profit, member-driven association for professionals who are committed to making sustainability standard practice." Its members "share resources and best practices and develop themselves professionally." ISSP offers its members...
ISEAL Alliance
Is a "global membership organization for ambitious, collaborative, and transparent sustainability systems." It drives "collective efforts to tackle the most pressing sustainability issues and create a world where markets are...