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RISE OF ETHICAL , ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS
As consumers vote for increased sustainability and climate-friendly products with their spending habits , a growing number of companies are leveraging ethical and environmental certifications to quickly and quantitatively show consumers , vendors , partners and suppliers a commitment to these practices . So what do these mean ?
Fair Trade Certified seal on a product " signifies that it was made according to rigorous , fair trade standards that promote sustainable livelihoods , safe working conditions , protection of the environment and strong , transparent supply chains ."
Rainforest Alliance Certified hotels promote environmental , social and economic sustainability in agriculture and forestry for conference locations or employee travel
FSC recycled certification Ensures responsible forest management and promotes the use of recycled materials in the production of paper and other forest-based products
Climate Neutral Certified Globally-recognised standard for carbon accountability with all certified brands measuring , reducing , and compensating for their emissions
LEED certification World ' s most widely used green building rating system , providing a framework for healthy , highly efficient , and cost-saving green buildings
B Corp The only certification that measures a company ’ s entire social and environmental performance
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