Green Air Club Directory

Shows information about your home's energy use.

To promote deployment of energy efficiency technologies and application of market incentive mechanism, as well as to encourage manufacturers to invest in research and development of high energy efficiency products Energy Label, Taiwan, ROC Standard

Directive 2002/91/EC on the energy performance of buildings. Member States are obliged to ensure that when buildings are constructed, sold or rented out, an Energy Performance Certificate is made available to the owner or by the owner to the tenant or potential buyer. The certification shall also include advices and information on how to improve energy performance.

Energy performance indicator for buildings.

Provides energy rating information on the energy efficiency of major electrical appliances. Energy Rating Programme: Australia Standard Energy Rating Programme: Australia website Australian

According to the Energy Conservation Law, energy efficiency labeling of designated products is mandatory.

Energy saving products use less energy and therefore have less of an environmental impact as well as being cheaper to run. The Energy Saving Recommended logo is a quick and easy way to spot the most energy efficient products on the market. Energy Savings Recommended Standard

An appliance receives the ENERGY STAR rating if it is significantly more energy efficient than the minimum government standards, as determined by standard testing procedures. The amount by which an appliance must exceed the minimum standards is different for each product rated, and depends on available technology. The Energy Star name and the Energy Star symbol are registered trademarks of th

A global mark of energy efficiency, awarded to the most energy efficient products. Energy Star: New Zealand Standard Energy Star: New Zealand website Energy Efficiency and Conservation Au

A joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.

A voluntary, multiple specifications based environmental labelling programme that operates to international standards and principles. Environmental Choice New Zealand Standard Environmental Choice New Zealand website

Responsible for the certification of environmental practitioners in Canada.

Responsible for the certification of environmental practitioners in Canada.

Follows the principles of environmental declarations based on ISO 14025 TR.

Awarded on the basis of an environmental impact assessment of the product at all stages of its manufacture, use and disposal. Environmentally Friendly Label: Croatia Standard Environmentally Friendly Label: Croatia website

National ecolabelling programme which is being implemented in the Czech Republic in accordance with the standard ČSN ISO 14024 - Type I Environmental Labelling and Declaration, and the Regulation (EC) No.

EPR-accredited companies have taken significant steps to ensure that environmental standards are adhered to in their manufacturing facilities. The primary goal of the EPR program is to assist plastic film and bag producers to lessen their impact on the environment.

This label indicates tourism options which promote local economic development and the conservation of natural and cultural heritage of Estonia. Estonian Ecotourism Quality Label Standard Estonian Ecotourism Quality Label website

Provides a simple and effective set of criteria to ensure that green energy products are good for the climate and for the environment. Made up of leading green energy labelling bodies and other stakeholders from across the world, it promotes best practices on green energy and further develops labelling activities to support the development of sustainable green energy.

Enables compostable products to be identified by a unique mark and channelled for recovery of their constituent materials in specially developed processes. The Compostability Mark thus conveys product information to waste-disposal plant operators and product image to consumers. European Bioplastics Standard

European initiative to encourage production of flowers and plants in a sustainable manner respecting people and the environment. Fair Flowers Fair Plants Standard Fair Flowers Fair Plants website

FairWertung - the German Fair Recycling Federation - is a network of non-profit organisations and social enterprises (many of them church-related) that comply with criteria laid down by FairWertung for the fair collection and marketing of second-hand clothes. FairWertung also has its own label which can be identified easily.

Enables the sustainable development and empowerment of disadvantaged producers & workers in developing countries through Fairtrade labelling. Fairtrade has over 2,500 licensees - owners of brands that source from Fairtrade producers and sell the final product with the Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade Standard

An independent consumer label that appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal. Fairtrade Label: Japan Standard Fairtrade Label: Japan website

The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal. For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards.

The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal. For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards.

Distinguishes farmers and ranchers who: provide safe and fair working conditions, provide healthy and humane treatment of animals; raise animals without added hormones and antibiotics; raise crops without genetically modified organisms; reduce pesticides usage and toxicity; conserve soil and water resources; preserve and protect wildlife habitat; and, commit to continuous improvement of these prac

FloorScore is a certification program and label for hard surface flooring products (i.e. vinyl, linoleum, non-PVC reilient flooring).

Netherlands-based quality seal of approval for suppliers of flowers and plants - criteria include quality, traceability, environment and social aspects. Florimark Standard Florimark website

Ensures all flowers grown and harvested in Colombia meet specific social and environmental standards. This program was started ten years ago by a forward looking group of Colombian flower growers to insist on a common level of best practices that would improve the lives and living standards of all floral farm workers and their families. In addition to establishing social benchmarks, Florverde

The objective of the Flower Label Program is to improve labor, social, health and safety standards for farm workers; improve the use of chemicals and pesticides used on the flowers; and to follow stringent standards to protect the environment. Flower Label Program (FLP) Standard

Flybe, which is Europe’s largest regional airline, and which has invested over $2 billion in new, environmentally sensitive aircraft over the last two years, has become the first airline in the world to introduce an aircraft eco-labelling scheme.

Food Alliance certifies farms and ranches that: Provide safe a fair work environment, Ensure humane treatment of animals, Conserve soil and water resources, Reduce pesticide use and toxicity through integrated pest management, Protect wildlife habitat, and Commit to continuous improvement of sustainable practices.

Analog Forestry is a system which seeks to establish analog ecosystems with architectural structures and ecological functions similar to the original climax or sub climax vegetation. It also seeks to strengthen rural communities, socially as much as economically, through the use of species that provide commercial products. Analog forestry is a complex and holistic form of agroforestry that se

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. FSC Chain of Custody certification ensuring that products have met FSC standards from raw materials through processing, transformation, manufacturing, and distribution. There are 7 different FSC logos you might encounter: FSC 100% - Products f

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. The Forest Management certification valuates forests or woodlands to determine if they are being managed according to an agreed set of standards - the FSC Principles of Responsible Forest Management. In order to sell products as FSC Certifi

Friend of the Sea Approved Fisheries: (a) target stocks which are not overexploited; (b) use fishing methods which don't impact the seabed, and; (c) generate less than average 8% discards. Friend of the Sea Standard Friend of the Sea website

The Fuel Consumption Label is an Australian Government initiative to promote consumer demand for vehicles with good fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse impact. All new vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass sold in Australia, regardless of fuel or body type, are required to have a Fuel Consumption Label on the front windscreen.

Private organic label of the REWE supermarket chain. Füllhorn Standard Füllhorn website 1988 REWE Zentral-AG

Flooring installation materials labelled with the GEV sign EMICODE EC1 "very low emission" grant the greatest possible protection against indoor air pollution. Emicore Standard Emicore website

Enhances environmental friendliness through the entire life-cycle of carpet from production to installation and from usage to recycling. GUT Standard GUT website 1990

Is developing an international textile standard for organically grown textile materials. Global Organic Textile Standard Standard Global Organic Textile Standard website International Ass

The Gold Standard Foundation offers a quality label to both CDM/JI and voluntary offset projects, fetching premium prices. To maintain the project's registration and to earn Gold Standard-certified credits, project proponents monitor emission reductions and sustainable development impacts. Gold Standard requires validation and verification by UNFCCC-accredited Designated Operational Entities

A private sector body that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe. The aim is to establish one standard for Good Agricultural Practice (G.A.P.) with different product applications capable of fitting to the whole of global agriculture. Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) Standard

Referred to as "Good Green Buy" or "Good Environmental Choice" in English. Before a product is allowed to display the Good Environmental Choice ecolabel it must meet certain requirements. Good Environmental Choice "Bra Miljöval" Standard

An independent environmental certifier of consumer and building products, offering an environmental labelling and environmental marketing solution for the Australian market.

UK certificated scheme with logo, covering environment, animals, people, and more across many product types Good Shopping Guide Ethical Company Standard Good Shopping Guide Ethical Company website

An eco-label affirming environmental quality in vacation properties which save natural resources and use them rationally, offer environment friendly tourist activities, healthy, locally produced food and extensive information on the local natural, cultural and historical attractions. Green Certificate: Latvia Standard

Headed by former First Lady Amelita Ramos, CGFI has been pro-actively advocating for environmentally-sound policies, practices, norms and behavior among all segments of Philippine society. Green Choice: Phillipines Standard 2002

National trade mark of ecologic labelling; Motto: ecological, clean, safe! Green Crane: Ukraine Standard Green Crane: Ukraine website 2002

Provides guidelines and tools to address the Key Performance Areas of water and energy conservation, waste reduction, social inclusion and economic sustainability.

The Green Globe Company Standard facilitates responsible and sustainable environmental and social activity; and improved environmental and social outcomes for travel and tourism operations. Green Globe Company Standard Standard Green Globe Comp

The Green Globes assessment and rating system for buildings. Green Globes Standard Green Globes website 2004 Green Building Initiati

This label gives an indication of Fujitsu Siemens' product’s green credentials. To achieve a green label, products must fulfil a number of crucial criteria related to production methods, materials, recycling and energy efficiency. The label uses a simple three-tier system to show how green each product is – ranging from one star through to the highest three-star accolade.

International ecolabel for tourism products. The Green Key is a diploma awarded to companies within tourism. Green Key Standard Green Key website 1994

The HAC Green Key ecolabel represents the results of a voluntary, self-administered audit of a hotel's environmental impacts.

Carpets, carpet pads, and adhesives identified with the Green Label emit no more than allowable levels of TVOCs, formaldehyde, and a few other substances. The Green-Label-Plus label (launched in 2004) sets a higher standard for Indoor Air Quality and ensures that customers are purchasing the very lowest emitting products on the market.

The Green Label / Green Mark gives overall assessment of a product's environmental quality relative to other products in its category. The scheme is based on Israeli Standard SI 1738, which is itself based on EU Directive 880/92. Green Label: Israel Standard

To promote the concept of recycling, pollution reduction and resource conservation. Green Mark Standard Green Mark website 1992 Envi

Recognizes and promotes environmentally friendly practices in offices, particularly in the service sector. Green Office Standard Green Office website Green Office Association

GreenPower is a national accreditation program that sets stringent environmental and reporting standards for renewable electricity products offered by energy suppliers to households and businesses in Australia.

The GRA's model provides a convenient way for all sectors of the restaurant industry, which represents 10% of the U.S. economy, to become more environmentally sustainable. The GRA utilizes a collaborative strategy that involves restaurants, manufacturers, vendors, grassroots organizations, government, media, and restaurant customers. Certified restaurants must meet the following standards: 1.

Green Seal certified products meet science-based environmental certification standards that are credible and transparent. Green Seal utilize a life-cycle approach.

An independent, non-profit certification program that promotes practitioners of effective, prevention-based pest control while minimizing the need to use pesticides. Evaluates and certifies both pest control professionals and buildings and facilities that meet high standards of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Green Shield Certified Standard

The program is based on set of operating standards and targets that define a "green restaurant." Restaurants accredited under the Green Table ecolabel have committed to a set of guidelines covering solid waste, water conservation, energy conservation, pollution prevention (which includes GhG emissions), and purchasing. Green Table Standard

Green Tick™ complies with the latest international standards for sustainability, environmental auditing, and advertising. In particular, the latest advertising authority standards require that environmental or ‘green’ claims be backed by robust evidence, namely a LCA of a product’s effects upon the environment and people. Has six standards: sustainable, climate friendly (carbon neutral), GM F

The scheme criteria cover over 120 measures of sustainability and businesses can chose to implement any of these measures to gain an award, although they must implement a minimum number of measures; 30 for BRONZE; 45 for SILVER and 60 for GOLD. Green Tourism Business Scheme Standard

Sets minimum consumer and environmental protection standards that bolster consumer confidence and market credibility and ensure the healthy growth of voluntary green power markets nationally. Certifies products in three types of markets: competitive retail electricity providers, monopoly utility green pricing, and renewable energy certificate markets. Gre

As an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer, GEI establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings. GEI currently has three third-party certification programs: 1. for Indoor Air Quality (low emitting interior building materials, furnishings, and finish systems); 2.

To establish biodegradable plastics technology (GreenPla) and to foster its extensive commercial use. GreenPla Standard GreenPla website 1989

Australian government scheme whose logo means that a product or service’s greenhouse gas emissions have been offset through approved greenhouse gas reduction projects GreenhouseFriendly Standard GreenhouseFriendly website

The Greenlist™ process provides ratings for more than 95 percent of the raw materials we use, including solvents, propellants, insecticides, packaging and more. Through the Greenlist™ process, each raw material receives a rating from 3 to 0, which helps us go beyond regulatory requirements to continually make our products better.

Purpose of the label is to promote the production and use of products that maximize sustainability, protect the environment and protect human health. Currently certifies cleaning products.

A forum of representatives from European national energy agencies and government departments working with industry on voluntary information activities in the field of energy efficient home electronics, office equipment and IT-equipment. Group for Energy Efficient Appliances Label Standard

Private fairtrade program of the company Rapunzel Naturkost AG which is a supplier of organic products. Hand in Hand Standard Hand in Hand website 1988

Recommends products and services focused on children and family environmental health and non-toxic lifestyle solutions. Recommended products and services must meet baseline quality standards, and be approved through a screening and data collection process.

Eco Options labeled products have less of an impact on the environment than conventional products and provide a positive environmental change through their use. Home Depot Eco Options Standard Home Depot Eco Options website

A product certification that validates if the environmental performance of the product conforms to the relevant technical standard about environmental protection. Hong Kong Eco-label Standard Hong Kong Eco-label website

The HKGLS is an independent, not-for-profit and voluntary scheme for the certification of environmentally preferable products launched in December 2000 by Green Council (GC). The scheme sets environmental standards and awards "Green Label" to products that are qualified regarding their environment performance.

Certifies the environmentally friendly nature of products, technologies, and services.

The label is given for building materials and interior which fulfil strict environmental criteria which comprise the whole life-cycle of the product. IBO Standard IBO website IBO - Österrei

The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Star Certification Program recognizes IPM practitioners who meet a high standard for IPM in schools, childcare centers and school-age programs. IPM STAR certification is a voluntary step that clearly establishes your IPM competence in a way that is readily recognized by others both in and outside of your community. IPM

An internationally accepted specification for an environmental management system.

The Korea Eco-Products Institute carries out various operations related to improvement in eco-products and product environmental friendliness by setting up the eco-product standards, building an evaluation system, offering eco-products & environmental trend information to the public, facilitating production of eco-products, and constructing the eco-product consumption system.

Krav develops organic standards, inspects to these standards and promotes the KRAV label.

LEAF works globally and has members and LEAF Marque certified farms in many countries giving consumers the ability to choose food grown to Integrated Farm Management farming principles from around the globe. LEAF Marque Standard LEAF Marque websi

LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System. LEED Accredited Professional Standard

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED Green Building Rating System Standard

LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures. All certified projects receive a LEED plaque, which is the nationally recognized symbol demonstrating that a building is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work. LEED Proj

The STEP label is awarded to handmade carpets that are produced according to fair trade standards, including ensuring fair conditions of production; paying fair prices to ensure fair wages; fighting abusive child labour; promoting ecologically viable production methods; and authorising independent verification. The label is not applied to individual products but to import/export companies.

Signifies that a product is made by a company that adheres to the Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals, developed by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of animal protection groups.

Eco-tourism label for Italy for any type of tourist accommodation business. Legambiente Turismo Standard Legambiente Turismo website 1997

1. Develop a credible ecolabel certification scheme and monitor natural resource management. 2. Promote and support the policy of sustainable and fair natural resource management. 3.

Ecolabel for various products. Lily: Lithuania Standard Lily: Lithuania website 1996 Joint Research Centre of the Ministry of Enviro

Denotes controlled organic production.

It is granted to farmers, food processors and farm input manufacturers who produce organic products according to the standards of Luomuliitto.

This label works to conserve coral reefs and other marine ecosystems by creating standards and certifications for those engaged in the collection and care of ornamental marine life from reef to aquarium. MAC Certification covers both practices (industry operators, facilities and collection areas) and products (aquarium organisms). Marine Aquarium Council

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has developed an environmental standard for sustainable fishing. Well-managed fisheries that are independently certified as meeting this environmental standard may use the blue MSC ecolabel on seafood from their fishery. Strict rules are in place to control how the ecolabel can be used.

Fosters fair trade for products from economically disadvantaged regions in the southern hemisphere under conditions that ensure the livelihood of the local population.

The Max Havelaar FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal. For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards.