The Provenance Framework

Carbon Emissions Reductions

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.

Carbon 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.

Carbon 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.

Reduced Carbon Footprint

The business has reduced the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with either the organisation or a specific product.

Reducing 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.

Renewable 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).

SBTi Approved Targets

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), founded by CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute, and the WWF, 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. It aligns corporate action with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, as per the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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. This is in the pursuit of a regenerative system in which resource input and waste are minimised.

Compostable Packaging Parts

Part of this product or its packaging is capable of decomposing naturally in a home compost or an industrial compost environment, in a way that is not harmful to the environment and produces compost. This does not guarantee that it will be composted – always check locally.

Cradle to Cradle

Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a product standard managed by the Cradle to Cradle Institute. To receive certification, 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.

Fully Compostable Packaging

This product's 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. This does not guarantee that it will be composted – always check locally.

Fully Recycled Packaging

This product’s packaging is made entirely of recycled material.

Fully Recycled Product

This product is made of recycled materials.

GRS

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a Textile Exchange standard that verifies products contain a minimum of 50% recycled materials. Certified facilities must also meet requirements on working conditions and restrictions on the use of chemicals harmful to garment workers and the environment.

Partly Recyclable Packaging

Part of this product's packaging is kerbside collected and can be broken down into raw materials and repurposed so it can be used again. Some materials may not be universally recyclable - always check local guidelines.

Partly Recycled Packaging

This product’s packaging includes recycled content.

Reduced Packaging

This business has reduced the amount of plastic or glass packaging it uses compared to a baseline within the last two years.

Refill Solution

This product's packaging is designed to be reused for the same use case. It's capable of being used repeatedly without impairing its protective function.

Upcycled Ingredients

Some or all of the parts or ingredients of this product were converted from materials that would have otherwise been discarded.

Widely Recyclable Packaging

This product's packaging is kerbside collected and can be broken down into raw materials and repurposed.

1% for the Planet Product

A 1% for the Planet Certified Product commits 1% of annual revenue of a product to vetted organizations.

Alliance for Water Stewardship

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is a global membership collaboration comprising businesses, NGOs and the public sector. The AWS standard helps businesses better understand and manage their water consumption within a catchment context.

Bee Welfare Practices

The honey in this product comes from beekeepers who follow welfare standards that go beyond industry norms.

Bord Bia Grass-Fed

Bord Bia’s Grass-Fed Verified standard for beef states that at least 90% of the feed consumed by the animal on a fresh weight basis be grass or grass forage.

Bord Bia Quality Assurance

Bord Bia's Quality Assurance Scheme independently audits Irish farms and processors against standards covering food safety, traceability, and animal welfare.

Cosmos Natural - ECOCERT

The COSMOS-standard was founded by BDIH, Cosmebio, Ecocert, ICEA the Soil Association and is managed by a not-for-profit.

Cosmos Natural - Soil Association

The Soil Association was created in 1946 and launched its organic certification scheme in 1973.

Cosmos Organic - ECOCERT

The COSMOS-standard was founded by BDIH, Cosmebio, Ecocert, ICEA the Soil Association and is managed by a not-for-profit.

Cosmos Organic - Soil Association

The Soil Association was created in 1946 and launched its organic certification scheme in 1973.

Cruelty Free International

Cosmetics, personal care, and household brands are approved cruelty-free under Cruelty Free International's programme.

Demeter Biodynamic

The Demeter standard was introduced in 1928 based on Rudolf Steiner’s work and views on holistic farming.

EU Ecolabel

Established in 1992 and managed by the European Commission, the EU Ecolabel certification signifies a product’s commitment to high environmental performance throughout its life cycle.

EU Organic

The EU Organic label certifies products that meet strict EU organic farming standards.

Fair to Nature

Fair to Nature is a food and farming certification scheme run by the RSPB, the UK's largest wildlife and conservation charity.

FairWild

The FairWild Standard is managed by the FairWild Foundation and was founded in 2008.

Friend of the Sea

Friend of the Sea is a certification standard for products and services which respect and protect the marine environment.

Grass-Fed Beef

The beef in this product comes from cattle raised on a diet that is at least 80% grass and forage.

International Seafood Sustainability Association

ISSA membership is voluntary and is contingent upon compliance with ISSF conservation measures and standards of practice.

Leaf Marque

LEAF Marque is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming).

Leaping Bunny Cruelty Free- CCIC

In North America the Leaping Bunny Program is managed by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC).

MSC

This seafood is MSC certified, meaning that the fishery where the seafood was caught has been audited by a third party and meets the MSC Fishery Standard.

NATRUE Natural

NATRUE is a non-profit association, founded in 2007, and maintains the NATRUE Organic and Natural Standards.

NATRUE Organic

NATRUE works for better regulation of natural and organic cosmetic products.

Non-GMO Project Verified

The Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organisation founded in 2007.

Nordic Swan Ecolabel - Cosmetic Products

Launched in 1989, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel focuses on reducing environmental impact at every stage.

OF&G Organic

The OF&G Organic label certifies products that meet the UK's organic farming standards.

Organic Cotton (GOTS)

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was established in 2006 to harmonize existing international organic textile standards.

Organic Food Federation (OFF)

Nature

Organic Ingredients

This product contains some certified organic ingredients but is not certified as organic.

Origin Green

Origin Green is Ireland's national food and drink programme, administered by Bord Bia.

Pasture for Life

Pasture for Life is a certification administered by the Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA).

PETA Cruelty-Free

PETA sets a standard for ‘cruelty-free’ and ‘vegan’ products.

PETA Cruelty-Free & Vegan

The Vegan Society's Vegan Trademark ensures that products do not contain any animal-derived ingredients.

Protecting Water Quality

This business has implemented one or more practices to reduce pollution discharge in water.

Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance certification seal indicates that a farm, forest, or tourism enterprise has been audited to meet environmental and social standards.

Reduced Water Footprint

The business has reduced the water footprint associated with the organisation or a specific product.

Reducing Water Use

This business has implemented practices to reduce its water footprint.

RSPCA Assured - Free Range

RSPCA Assured Free Range certifies that animals have been raised to strict welfare standards outdoors.

Soil Association Organic

The Soil Association Organic certification is available for Food & Drink, Farming, Beauty, Fashion, Forestry, and Food Service industries.

Supports Biodiversity

This brand protects and restores natural habitats across its agricultural supply chain.

Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

RSPO has developed a set of environmental and social criteria for producing Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO).

The Vegan Trademark

The Vegan Society’s Vegan Trademark ensures that products do not contain animal-derived ingredients and have not been tested on animals.

UEBT - Sourcing with Respect

UEBT provides a globally recognised standard for sustainable sourcing and the use of raw materials.

USDA Organic

The USDA Organic label signals products grown and processed under organic guidelines.

Vegan

This product contains no animal products or derivatives of animal products.

Vegetarian

This product does not contain any ingredients that result from animal slaughter.

Vegetarian Society Approved

The Vegetarian Society trademark signals vegetarian products.

Water Footprint Network

The Water Footprint Network is a platform for collaboration between companies, organisations, and individuals to solve water crises.

Audited Working Conditions

This business's workplace has been independently audited against internationally recognised standards for human rights.

B Corporation

B Corporation is a certification assessing a company's social and environmental performance.

Fair For Life

Fair for Life promotes a fair trade approach and encourages fairer remunerations and better opportunities for producers.

Fairtrade

The Fairtrade Foundation manages the Fairtrade Mark in the UK.

Fair Trade Ingredients

This product contains some ingredients that have been certified by an organisation promoting fair trade principles.

Improving Purchasing Practices

This business has implemented practices to drive improvement in working conditions.

Living Wage

This business pays all its employees a living wage.

Living Wage Employer

The Living Wage Foundation offers accreditation to employers paying a 'living wage' to all directly employed staff.

Made in Britain

Made in Britain supports British manufacturers.

Origine France Garantie

Origine France Garantie provides clear and accurate information about the French origin of goods.

Social Enterprise UK

A network of social enterprises in the UK.

Supports Trade Unions

All workers in this business have the right to unionise.

1% for the Planet Business

1% for the Planet inspires businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions.

Australian Made

Australian Made is intended to provide clear information about the Australian origin of goods.

Black-Led Business

The company is majority-owned by people who identify as black.

Buy Women Built

Buy Women Built verifies that each member is partially owned by a woman involved in the business.

Championing a Cause

This business dedicates resources to improve a specific environmental or social cause.

Clinically Tested for Efficacy

This product was independently tested on humans in a clinical setting.

Cooperative Organisation

This organisation is owned and run jointly by its members.

Dermatologically Tested

This product has been tested on human participants under the supervision of a dermatologist.

Donates to Charity

Monetary or in-kind donations have been given in the last year.

EWG VERIFIED™

The EWG VERIFIED™ mark is managed by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

Family Owned Business

The majority of shares in this business are owned by people who identify as a family.

Female-Led Business

The company is majority-owned by women.

Free From Synthetic Preservatives

This product does not contain any synthetically produced preservatives.

Gluten Free

This product is suitable for people who need to avoid gluten.

High in Fibre

This product has a high concentration of dietary fibre.

High in Protein

This product has a high concentration of protein relative to its energy content.

Independent Business

The business is majority owned and operated by the same person or group of people.

LGBTQIA+-Led Business

The company is majority-owned by people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Low in Salt

This product has a low salt content per 100g.

Low in Saturated Fat

This product contains low levels of saturated fat per 100g.

Low in Sugar

This product has a low sugar content per 100g.

Person of Colour-Led Business

The company is majority-owned by individuals identifying as people of colour.

Purpose Before Profit

This organisation puts its purpose before profit by reinvesting 100% of its net profits.

Quality Source of Magnesium

This product delivers a high absorbable form of magnesium.

SCA Verified

The SCA Verified™ certification has been managed since 2010.

Scientifically Tested

This product has been independently tested in a laboratory.

Supply Nation Certified

Supply Nation aims to grow the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business sector.

The Butterfly Mark

The Butterfly Mark assesses how businesses are targeting material risks.