The Provenance Framework
Carbon Reduction Certifications
Carbon Emissions Reductions Achieved
This claim, verified by the Carbon Trust, shows that the product’s carbon footprint is reducing over time and that the company has committed to achieving ongoing footprint reductions with validated reduction plans. Wherever the label appears on a consumer product, this represents a full life cycle (cradle-to-grave) footprint.
More InfoCarbon Measured
This business has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by its operations and supply chain, or its product. Greenhouse gases from human activities are the most significant driver of climate change.
More InfoCarbon Offsetting
This business is funding external projects that remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere to compensate for its own emissions. Greenhouse gases from human activities are the most significant driver of climate change.
More InfoReduced Carbon Footprint
The business has reduced the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with either the organisation or a specific product.
More InfoReducing Carbon Emissions
This business has implemented one or more practices to reduce its carbon footprint. The practices target key emission hotspots and have been implemented across the business and supply chain. Greenhouse gases from human activities are the most significant driver of climate change.
More InfoRenewable Energy
At least 80% of the energy used by the business is from renewable sources. Renewable sources are defined as those that naturally replenish within a human lifetime (e.g. biomass, wind or solar power).
More InfoSBTi Approved Targets
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) drives ambitious climate action in the private sector. Its mission is to enable organizations to set emissions reduction targets in line with the latest climate science, aligning corporate action with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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Waste Management Certifications
Circular: Recycled, Recyclable & Refillable
The full lifecycle of this product’s packaging has been considered, and the circular economy principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle have been factored in to reduce landfill waste.
More InfoCompostable Packaging Parts
Part of this product or its packaging is capable of decomposing naturally in a home compost or in an industrial compost environment, in a way that is not harmful to the environment and produces compost.
More InfoCradle to Cradle
Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a product standard managed by the Cradle to Cradle Institute. Products are assessed for environmental and social performance across five categories: material health, material reuse, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness.
More InfoFully Compostable Packaging
This product's packaging is capable of decomposing naturally in a home compost or in an industrial compost environment.
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This product’s packaging is made entirely of recycled material.
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This product is made of recycled materials.
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The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) verifies products contain a minimum of 50% recycled materials. Certified facilities must meet requirements on working conditions and environmental impacts.
More InfoPartly Recyclable Packaging
Part of this product's packaging is kerbside collected and can be broken down into raw materials and repurposed.
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This product’s packaging includes some recycled content.
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This business has reduced the amount of plastic or glass packaging compared to a baseline within the last two years.
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This product's packaging is designed to be reused for the same use case.
More InfoUpcycled Ingredients
Some or all parts of this product were converted from materials that would have otherwise been discarded.
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This product's packaging can be broken down into raw materials and repurposed.
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Nature Certifications
1% for the Planet Product
A certified product commits 1% of annual revenue to vetted organizations.
More InfoAlliance for Water Stewardship
The AWS standard helps businesses better understand and manage their water consumption within a catchment context.
More InfoBee Welfare Practices
The honey in this product comes from beekeepers who follow welfare standards that go beyond industry norms.
More InfoBord Bia Grass-Fed
Bord Bia’s standard for beef states that at least 90% of the feed consumed by the animal be grass or forage.
More InfoBord Bia Quality Assurance
This scheme independently audits farms and processors against standards covering food safety, traceability, and animal welfare.
More InfoDemeter Biodynamic
The Demeter standard is based on holistic farming principles aimed at ecological and social responsibility.
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This certification signifies a product’s commitment to high environmental performance throughout its life cycle.
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The EU Organic label certifies products that meet strict EU organic farming standards.
More InfoFair to Nature
This certification scheme focuses on biodiversity and requires certified farms to dedicate at least 10% of their farmland to high-quality nature habitats.
More InfoNon-GMO Project Verified
This certification verifies that a product does not contain any GMO-derived ingredients.
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The USDA Organic label signals products grown under the organic guidelines provided by the USDA.
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This product contains no animal products or derivatives.
More InfoVegetarian
This product does not contain any ingredients from animal slaughter.
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Community Certifications
Living Wage Employer
This certification ensures that employers pay a living wage to all staff.
More InfoMade in Britain
This organization supports British manufacturers and promotes responsible businesses.
More InfoSocial Enterprise UK
A network of social enterprises in the UK that promotes social good.
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The Fairtrade Foundation manages the Fairtrade Mark and sets standards for businesses and producers.
More InfoDonates to Charity
Monetary or in-kind donations have been made to registered charities in the last year.
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Health Certifications
Gluten Free
This product is suitable for those who need to avoid gluten.
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This product has a low salt content per 100g.
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This product has a high concentration of protein relative to its energy content.
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This product has a high concentration of dietary fibre.
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