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Carbon Measured

This business has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by its operations and supply chain or its product. Greenhouse gases (including carbon emissions) from human activities are the most significant driver of climate change.

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CarbonNeutral® Company

The CarbonNeutral® certification was founded in 2002 and is managed by Natural Capital Partners. It provides assurance that a company has measured and reduced its emissions to zero using offsetting and reduction methods.

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Carbon Offsetting

This business is funding external projects that sequester greenhouse gas emissions to compensate for its own emissions. Greenhouse gases from human activities are the most significant driver of climate change.

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Climate Neutral

Climate Neutral is a nonprofit organization founded in 2019. They work to certify brands as Climate Neutral once these have measures, reduced and/or offseted their emissions. The certification is awarded at brand level and includes the GreenHouse Gases associated to the production and delivery of all it's product

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Net Zero

This organisation has measured the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by its operations and supply chain or its product and has achieved net zero emissions by reducing its emissions and, where necessary, investing in carbon offsetting projects. Greenhouse gas emissions (including carbon emissions) caused by human activities are the most significant driver of climate change.

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Reduced Carbon Footprint

This company has measured its product's total greenhouse gas emissions and has achieved a reduction in emissions through mitigation practices. Greenhouse gas emissions (including carbon emissions) caused by human activities are the most significant driver of climate change.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions

This business has implemented one or more practices to reduce its carbon footprint. The practices target key emissions hotspots and have been implemented across the business and supply chain. Greenhouse gases from human activities are the most significant driver of climate change.

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Renewable Energy

At least 80% of the energy used is from renewable sources. Renewable sources are defined as those that naturally replenish within a human lifetime (e.g. biomass, wind or solar power).

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Compostable Parts

Part of 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.

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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.

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Fully Compostable

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.

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Fully Recycled Packaging

All parts of this product's packaging are made from waste materials that have been recovered, reprocessed and converted into new materials.

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Partly Recyclable Packaging

Part of this product's packaging is curbside collected and can be broken down into raw materials and repurposed so it can be used again. This does not guarantee that it will be recycled – always check locally.

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Partly Recycled Packaging

Parts of this product’s packaging are made from waste materials that have been recovered, reprocessed and converted into new materials.

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Plastic-free

The Plastic Free™️ certifucation is managed by A Plastic Planet, a campaigning organisation founded in 2017 with the goal of reducing our plastic production and consumption and promoting the development and offer of plastic free alternatives.

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Reduced Waste Footprint

This business has measured its total waste production and has taken active steps to reduce it. Measurements show a year-on-year reduction.

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Reducing Food Waste

This business has implemented one or more practices to reduce the amount of food waste generated by its production process or sourcing policy.

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Reducing Material Waste

This business has implemented one or more practices to reduce the amount of waste from its production process that's sent to landfill or incinerated.

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Reusable Packaging

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.

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Upcycled

Some or all of the parts or ingredients of this product were converted from materials that would have otherwise been discarded. The existing materials or ingredients are reworked into new products. The value of the raw material is elevated through this process.

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Widely Recyclable Packaging

This product's packaging is curbside collected and can be broken down into raw materials and repurposed so it can be used again. It may include up to 1% of non-recyclable components that won't impede the overall recyclability. This does not guarantee that it will be recycled – always check locally.

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Alliance for Water Stewardship

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is a global membership collaboration comprising businesses, NGOs and the public sector. The AWS standards seeks to help businesses to better understand and manage their water consumption within a catchment context. Certification demonstrates that a site has successfully completed each of the steps in the AWS Standard.

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Coral Reef Safe

This product does not contain oxybenzone, octinoxate or nano-particles as they are known to be damaging to coral reefs and can lead to coral bleaching.

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Cosmos Standard Natural

The COSMOS-standard was founded by BDIH, Cosmebio, Ecocert, ICEA the Soil Association and is managed by a not-for-profit. The standard defines the criteria that companies must meet to ensure consumers that their products are genuine organic or natural cosmetics.

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Cosmos Standard Organic

The COSMOS-standard was founded by BDIH, Cosmebio, Ecocert, ICEA the Soil Association and is managed by a not-for-profit. The standard defines the criteria that companies must meet to ensure consumers that their products are genuine organic or natural cosmetics.

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Cruelty-Free (PETA)

PETA is an animal rights organisation founded in 1980 by Ingrid Newkirk & Alex Pacheco and is headquartered in Virginia, USA. PETA's certification body sets a standard for ‘cruelty-free’ and ‘vegan’ products. These include cosmetics, personal-care and household-cleaning products.

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Demeter Biodynamic

The Demeter standard was introduced in 1928 based on Rudolf Steiner’s work and views on holistic farming. Demeter’s principles include regeneration, integration of nature & human beings, ecological and social responsibility The Biodynamic mark means that farms meet the organic standard including the prohibition of synthetic chemical fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides, but then it goes much further. Emphasis is on the generation of farm inputs out of the living dynamics of the farm itself, rather than being imported from the outside. Dependence on imported materials for fertility and pest control is reduced. Water conservation is considered. Farms are required to maintain at least 10% of total acreage as a biodiversity set-aside.

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Free Range

This product was produced from animals that can roam freely outdoors during the day for a significant period of their lives. This time period is specified by national laws.

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FSC

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-governmental organisation established in 1993 and dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC certification allows businesses and consumers to identify, purchase and use wood, paper, and other forest products made with materials from well-managed forests and/or recycled sources.

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Improving Farming

This business has implemented practices to transition towards a more regenerative and sustainable farming system. Practices have been implemented across the farm and target issues such as soil fertility and water quality.

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Leaf Marque

LEAF Marque is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming). It seeks to deliver more sustainable farming that is prosperous, enriches the environment and engages local communities. All farmers have to implement Integrated Farm Management (IFM). The LEAF Marque Standard has a whole-farm approach that is based on the principles of IFM, including soil, water and pollution management, energy conservation, crop health and protection, wildlife habitats enhancement and community engagement. LEAF was founded in 1991.

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Leaping Bunny

Cosmetics, personal care and household brands are approved cruelty free under Cruelty Free International's Leaping Bunny Programme. This gold standard gives you assurance that a company has made a genuine commitment to help end ending animal testing. Brands must meet rigorous criteria which apply globally and extend over and above laws governing animal testing and include ongoing independent audits. Only then can they display the Leaping Bunny logo.

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MSC

This seafood is MSC certified. This means that the fishery where it was caught has been audited by a third party and meets the MSC Fishery Standard for sustainability. The standard ensures that fish stocks are healthy, environmental impacts minimised, and effective fishery management is in place. All actors along the supply chain that sell on the seafood must have an MSC chain of custody certificate, to ensure their supply is certified, identifiable and separated. This ensures all the MSC labelled fish is wild, traceable and sustainable.

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Natrue Natural

NATRUE is a non-profit association, founded in 2007 by WALA, Weleda, Laverana, PRIMAVERA, LOGOCOS and CEP, it maintains the NATRUE Organic and Natural Standards. NATRUE works for better regulation of natural and organic cosmetic products and advocates for an official definition of natural and organic cosmetics. The NATRUE label was created in 2008 to help consumers identify natural and organic cosmetics.

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Natrue Organic

NATRUE is a non-profit association, founded in 2007 by WALA, Weleda, Laverana, PRIMAVERA, LOGOCOS and CEP, it maintains the NATRUE Organic and Natural Standards. NATRUE works for better regulation of natural and organic cosmetic products and advocates for an official definition of natural and organic cosmetics. The NATRUE label was created in 2008 to help consumers identify natural and organic cosmetics.

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Organic Cotton (GOTS)

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was established by two organic organisations and two textile organisations in 2006 with the intention of harmonising existing international organic textile standards. This standard stipulates requirements throughout the supply chain for both ecological and labour conditions in textile and apparel manufacturing using organically produced raw materials. GOTS covers all aspects of the production of all natural fibres of organic status including textile processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling , exportation, importation and distribution.

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Organic Ingredients

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

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Pasture Raised

This product was produced from animals that were free to roam outside most of the year. A majority of their feed was grass, although some grain may have been provided as complimentary feed.

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Protecting Water Quality

This business has implemented one or more practices to reduce the pollution discharge in water as a result of operations and production.

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Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance was founded in 1967, in 2017 they merged with UTZ. They work to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. The Rainforest Alliance certification seal indicates that a farm, forest, or tourism enterprise has been audited to meet enviornmental and social standards.

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Red Tractor

Red Tractor was founded in 2000. It’s core purpose is to ensure that products produced, processed and packaged in the UK meet human consumption safety standards.

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Reduced Water Footprint

This organisation has measured its total water consumption and has taken active steps to reduce it. Measurements show a year on year decrease.

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Reducing Water Use

This business has implemented one or more practices to reduce water consumption as a result of operations and production. This can include water efficiency gains, reduced water consumption, and practices that address water insecurities.

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RSPCA Assured

The RSPCA Assured scheme was created in 1994 (as Freedom Food) and focuses on improving animal welfare in agricultural and aquaculture farming systems. Standards are specific standards to the type of farming (indoor, outdoor, free-range, or organic) and cover the whole production chain (from health and diet to slaughter).

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Soil Association Organic

The Soil Association was formed in 1946 and published its first organic standard in 1967. The Soil Association Organic certification is available for Food & Drink, Farming, Beauty, Fashion, Forestry and Food Service industries. It focuses on safeguarding the environment with additional standards protecting animal welfare and human health.

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Supports Biodiversity

This business has implemented – and/or provided monetary or in-kind donations to – projects or initiatives supporting biodiversity conservation in its supply chain, as a means to mitigate its footprint on biodiversity.

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Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

RSPO is a non-profit association, established in 2004 that has developed a set of environmental and social criteria which companies must comply with in order to produce Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), These criteria can help minimise the negative impact of palm oil cultivation on the environment and communities in palm oil-producing regions. Products using RSPO certified palm oil can use the RSPO trademark.

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The Vegan Society Trademark

The Vegan Trademark is a vegan standard created and managed by The Vegan Society. The Vegan Society was founded in 1944. Their vision is to make veganism more mainstream.

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UEBT

UEBT is a non-profit association founded in 2007 that provides a globally recognised standard for sustainable sourcing and the use of raw materials. They work to regenerate nature and secure a better future for people through ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity. The certification looks at a company’s or ingredient's entire sourcing system to verify that the right policies are in place to biodiversity is conserved, ingredients are sourced sustainably, and that workers in the supply chain are treated equitably and paid fairly. UEBT ethical sourcing system certification began in 2018 with Weleda and Natura Cosmetics as launching partners.

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Vegan

The product contains no animal products – or derivatives of animal products – and none were involved in the production process.

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Vegetarian

This product does not contain any ingredients that are the result of animal slaughter, or use any in the production process.

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Artisan Producers

This product helps promote traditional crafts and its production relies on the skills of artisans.

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Audited Working Conditions

This business's workplace has been independently audited against internationally recognised standards for human rights at work. While audits can help companies identify risks and areas of improvement, they have limitations and additional due diligence is required to guarantee a safe workplace.

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B Corporation

B Corporation is a certification offered by B Lab, an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation. The certification assessed a company's social and environmental performance, from supply chain and input materials to charitable giving and employee benefits. B Corp certification signals a business's intention to keep purpose at the core of the company.

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Cooperative Organisation

This farm, business or other organisation is owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits and/or benefits.

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Fairtrade

The Fairtrade Foundation was founded in 1992, they manage the Fairtrade Mark in the UK. The certification's social and economic standards are set by Fairtrade International for both businesses and producers.

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Improving Purchasing Practices

This business has implemented purchasing practices to drive the improvement of working conditions or workers in the supply chain.

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Living Wage

This business pays all its employees a living wage. A living wage is when a worker's net income allows them to support their household with a decent standard of living. This amount varies depending on the worker's location, their employment pattern and who is in their household.

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Supports Trade Unions

All workers in this business have the right to unionise and bargain collectively for their rights.

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1% for the Planet

1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual membership and everyday actions.

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Black Founded Business

More than half (51%) of the people who started the company identify as Black.

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Black Owned Business

The majority (51%) of shares in this business are owned by people who identify as Black.

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Clinically Tested

This product was independently tested on humans in a clinical setting to ensure safety and performance.

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Donates to Charity

Provided monetary or in-kind donations to one or more non-profits in the last year.

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EWG VERIFIED™

The EWG VERIFIED™ mark is managed by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit founded in 1993. The organisation conducts research and gathers information about consumer products, cosmetics, energy and toxic chemicals and strives to push industries to adopt their standards.

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Family Owned Business

The majority (51%) of shares in this business are owned by people who identify as a family.

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Female Founded Business

More than half (51%) of the people who started the company identify as Female.

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Female Owned Business

The majority (51%) of shares in this business are owned by people who identify as Female.

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Free From Artificial Flavours

The product does not contain synthetically produced flavours. It may contain flavours derived from natural ingredients.

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Free From Synthetic Preservatives

This product does not contain any synthetically produced preservatives. It may contain natural preservatives.

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Independently Owned

The business is majority owned (51%) and operated by the same person or group of people.

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No Added Sugar

The product does not contain any foods used solely for their sweetening properties. It may contain naturally occurring sugars.

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Person of Colour Founded Business

More than half (51%) of the people who started the company identify as being people of colour.

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Person of Colour Owned Business

The majority (51%) of shares in this business are owned by people who identify as people of colour.

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Scientifically Tested

This product was independently tested in a laboratory to ensure safety and performance.

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Supporting Education

This business has implemented – and/or provided monetary or in-kind donations to – projects or initiatives supporting education in its supply chain.

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Supporting Health

The business implemented and/or provided monetary or in-kind donations to projects or initiatives supporting health in its supply chain.