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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...
Association for Fire Ecology
An organization "of professionals dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management through science and education." Aims to "play a key role in wildland fire and...
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
Cool Effect
It aims to reduce carbon emissions by combining science, expertise, and transparency, and "creating a community built around one simple vision: give people the power and confidence to band together...
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
Energy Rating
The "joint initiative of Australian, State and Territory and New Zealand Governments" aims to deliver a single, integrated program on energy efficiency standards and energy labeling for equipment and appliances....
Ethic Mark GEMS
Ethic Mark GEMS (2015; St. Augustine, FL; ethicmarkgems.com) The initiative of Ethical Markets Media and the EthicMark® Awards for Advertising works to challenge global mining of gems. They believe that...
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
Global Food Safety Initiative (2000; France; 10 Staff; mygfsi.com) The landmark initiative of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) works to address the global food safety crisis. It aims "to build...
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
International Society of Sustainability Professionals (2006; Portland, OR; 10 staff; sustainabilityprofessionals.org) Is a "non-profit, member-driven association for professionals who are committed to making sustainability standard practice." Its members "share resources...
ISEAL Alliance
ISEAL Alliance (2002; London; 29 staff; isealalliance.org) Is a "global membership organization for ambitious, collaborative, and transparent sustainability systems." It drives "collective efforts to tackle the most pressing sustainability issues...
Kimberly Process Certification Scheme
Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (2003; kimberleyprocess.com) It's used to prevent "conflict diamonds from entering the mainstream rough diamond market by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 55/56 following recommendations in the...
Marine Stewardship Council
Is an "international non-profit organization that recognizes and rewards efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future." It "uses its blue fish label and fishery certification program to...