Environmental legislation compliance

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

DoC EV-1.1.1: Signed declaration from an Executive Officer of the organisation stating compliance with applicable environmental legislation and government orders; DoC EV-1.1.2: Signed declaration disclosing any breaches of environmental legislation or permits and the date of the breach. Applicant shall: DoC EV-1.1.3: Provide a Legal Register listing applicable environmental legislation (including applicable Regulations under that legislation) in, or as an attachment to the above two declarations (DoC EV-1.1.1 & EV-1.1.2). The Legal Register shall: ▪ For each applicable Act and Regulation listed, state whether the manufacturer and applicant company comply; or have a certified ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) or equivalent environmental management system in place; ▪ List relevant permits granted by the EPA or an equivalent national, state or local body. DoC EV-1.1.4: Evidence of corrective action following identification of a breach of environmental legislation, if applicable.

Who checks it

Applicant declares — a signed statement from the applicant

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Disclose — information the applicant must provide

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Ecosystem Health — the CMF area the clause addresses

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