Standards & Certification

Using product certification to win consumers’ hearts and minds

November 29, 2018

By Iain Patton

Toward increased authenticity and credibility in a crowded marketplace.

What B Corp certification means for Danone North America

October 5, 2018

By Sarah Hutcherson and Katie Ellman

A Q&A with the head of sustainability of the largest multinational company to achieve this designation.

LEED must be updated to address climate change

May 24, 2018

By Greg Kats

If the green building ratings system doesn't mandate deep CO2 reductions, it will fail its most important test of leadership.

How sustainability messages break through with busy shoppers

May 24, 2018

By Julie Rice

Barrages of logos and labels are often overlooked by consumers, but here's how to get around that.

Got standards? Tackle climate change adaptation

March 2, 2018

By Annie Guo

ISO standards are being applied to "hairier questions." Here's what you need to know.

Can the GRI and SASB reporting frameworks be collaborative?

January 2, 2018

By Dunstan Allison-Hope

Tim Mohin, chief executive of GRI, and Jean Rogers, chair of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), about the dance between standards.

Flooring inspired by 'nature's carpet'

October 31, 2017

By George Bandy

Sponsored: Mohawk Group took on the Living Product Challenge Petal certification to build a carpet that gives a greater lifecycle to flooring, from design to the built environment.

Exit Interview: Arthur Weissman, Green Seal

October 2, 2017

By Joel Makower

The eco-labeling organization's CEO is leaving after 24 years. Here's what he learned about what it takes to nudge buyers toward greener products.

Meet the new LEED-like standard for professional services

September 22, 2017

By John Edelman

For the first time, ad agencies, legal firms and consultancies would get a scorecard for leadership on supply chains, diversity and more.

First global standard for sustainable procurement hits the market

May 1, 2017

By Madeleine Cuff

ISO 20400 will help companies vet their supply chains for ethical and environmental impact.

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