How do the different environmental labels and schemes compare?
Some labels are specific to a single issue, such as forest certification labels (e.g. the FSC label refers to the origin of fibre and does not consider manufacture). Other labels, such as Nordic Swan, are used on product and indicate that defined production standards have been met, whereas environmental management systems (ISO14001 and EMAS) relate to the manufacturer rather than the product. Other schemes, such as Paper Profile, are designed to provide information only. See the glossary for further information on individual labels and schemes.
Related Questions
- Why does the IFC have a different set of environmental and social Performance Standards from the World Bank, and how do they differ from the World Bank safeguard policies?
- Is working with environmental activists different from working with mainstream institutions and corporations?
- How can I compare the environmental characteristics and prices of different providers?
