Describes third-party certifications for products/services sold by the organization that are valid as of the end of the reporting period.
Describes third-party certifications for products/services sold by the organization that are valid as of the end of the reporting period.
Organization should footnote the certification name, certifying body, and date since the product/service has been continuously certified for all product-/service-level certifications obtained by the organization.
This metric is intended to capture third-party certifications for the organization’s products and services. Certifications must come from a third party, be based on transparent standards, and have an assurance process. The process of certification must be carried out by a recognized third-party body, independent from interested parties, which demonstrates that a product or organization complies with the requirements defined by the standards or technical specifications. Examples of such certifications include UTZ Certified, Fair Trade (WFTO fair trade standard), Common Code for the Coffee Community (C4), Rainforest Alliance agriculture certification, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
This metric may be reported in conjunction with Operational Certifications (OI1120) held by the organization.
Metrics identified as "cross-category" are those that are relevant to any IRIS+ Impact Category or Impact Theme (i.e., these metrics are not specific to any particular industry/category or theme).