AU Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy
Held and in scope- Operator
- Australian Government (DCCEEW)
- Requirements held
- 8
- Documents held
- 5
- Market side
- Demand
- Namespace
- programmes
Recognition
What this programme recognises20
| Recognises | Reference | What is recognised | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recognises AFRDI Green Ticknot held in the register | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · AFRDI Green Tick · FFE | Certification for furniture durability and sustainability, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. It ensures products meet environmental and performance standards and includes silver, gold and platinum certifications. |
| Recognises Blue Angel | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Blue Angel · All | German official ecolabel assessing environmental impacts of products. |
| Recognises Climate Active Carbon Neutral | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Climate Active Carbon Neutral · All | Australian certification for products that offset carbon emissions, indicating net zero carbon impact. |
| Recognises Cradle to Cradle | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Cradle to Cradle · FFE; Textiles | A global multi-attribute sustainability standard for products that focuses on circular economy principles, ensuring materials can be perpetually reused. Tiered rating from Platinum to Bronze, where Platinum is world's best practice. |
| Recognises Declare | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Declare · FFE | A voluntary self-declared label that focuses on transparency and chemical safety of inputs. |
| Recognises Eco Choice Aotearoa | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Eco Choice Aotearoa · FFE | New Zealand's official ecolabel assessing environmental impacts of products. |
| Recognises Eco Mark Programnot held in the register | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Eco Mark Program · All | Ecolabel implemented by the Japan Environment Association. |
| Recognises Energy Starnot held in the register | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Energy Star · FFE; ICT Goods | Label applied to products that meet energy efficiency specifications set by US EPA. |
| Recognises Energy Ratingnot held in the register | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Energy Rating · FFE; ICT Goods | Australian Government labelling program to provide consumer information about energy efficiency of products. |
| Recognises EPEATnot held in the register | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · EPEAT · ICT Goods | Multi-attribute ISO 14024 compliant ecolabel. Gold and silver ratings are preferred. Climate Plus designation recognises products that meet additional climate criteria. |
| Recognises FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) · FFE | Supports responsible forestry and recycled materials. 3 options of certification: 1. Recycled 2. 100% sustainable 3. Mixed (sustainable/recycled). |
| Recognises GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) · FFE; Textiles | An Australian independent, multi-attribute ecolabel covering a wide range of products with strict sustainability criteria, including environmental, health, and social impacts. |
| Recognises Global GreenTag GreenRate | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Global GreenTag GreenRate · FFE; Textiles | A multi-level sustainability certification for building materials, furniture, and other products, based on environmental and health criteria. |
| Recognises Global GreenTag HealthRATE | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Global GreenTag HealthRATE · FFE; Textiles | A tiered rating system that evaluates the toxicity and human health impacts of products. |
| Recognises Global GreenTag LCARate | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Global GreenTag LCARate · FFE; Textiles | Evaluates a product's life-cycle assessment (LCA) across environmental impact categories. |
| Recognises Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS) | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS) · Textiles | A leading certification for organic textiles, ensuring ecological and social responsibility in textile production. |
| Recognises Living Product Challenge | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Living Product Challenge · FFE; Textiles | A rigorous, third-party audited certification for innovative products that contribute positively to the environment, including net-positive energy, water, and social equity. |
| Recognises Oeko-texnot held in the register | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Oeko-tex · Textiles | A globally recognized label for textiles that ensures no harmful substances are used in manufacturing, consistent with EU regulations. |
| Recognises Responsible Wood | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Responsible Wood · FFE | An Australian-based certification of sustainable forestry, consistent with Australian standards. |
| Recognises Water Rating Labelnot held in the register | Table 1 | Examples of good practice product ecolabels and sustainability certifications · Water Rating Label · FFE | An Australian government label for water efficiency. |
All recognition edges and their terms
What AU Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy asks for next to the other rating tools is on the programme comparison.
Read the 8 requirements held for AU Environmentally Sustainable Procurement PolicyThese are requirements on a project or a buyer, not on a product, so they are not part of the product view.
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