1.7.1 Company Certifications

CSA

CSA Certificate

Indicates whether the company is CSA certified. Certification for responsible, sustainable sourcing of timber. Applies to the entire value chain.

EMAS

EMAS Certificate

Indicates whether the supplier is EMAS certified. EMAS stands for EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. Applies to the manufacturer and the entire itemion process.

ETHA

Report from Ethical Trade Norway

Report documenting due diligence for sustainable supply chains, including decent work, human rights, environment/climate, anti-corruption, and animal welfare.

EUBL

EU Flower

Indicates whether the supplier has items marked with the EU Ecolabel. The EU Ecolabel (the Flower) is the official European environmental label. The EU Ecolabel is similar to the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.

FSC

FSC Certificate

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) is a certification scheme for forestry.

GRP

Green Dot

Indicates whether the supplier is a member of Green Dot. Green Dot is a non-profit company that finances return schemes for packaging types such as glass, plastic, metal, cardboard, drink cartons, and corrugated cardboard.

ISO

ISO 9001 Certificate

Indicates whether the supplier is ISO 9001 certified. ISO 9001 is part of the ISO 9000 series of standards, which deal with quality management systems.

ISO14001

ISO 14001 Certificate

The ISO 14001 environmental management system is the international standard that defines recognized methods for systematic environmental management.

ISO 45001

ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety

A standard that sets minimum requirements for systems to protect workers from diseases and accidents caused by workplace conditions.

ISO50001

ISO 50001 Energy Management

A standard containing requirements for an energy management system to help businesses develop and implement policies and set goals that consider legal requirements and essential energy aspects.

MFT

Environmental Lighthouse Certificate

Indicates whether the supplier is certified as an Environmental Lighthouse. Environmental Lighthouse is an environmental management system for public and private companies that want to document their environmental efforts.

PEFC

PEFC Certificate

The PEFC label is an international certification scheme for wood and paper items to ensure sustainable forestry.

RTR

Ruteretur

Indicates whether the supplier is a member of Ruteretur. Ruteretur is a non-profit company that collects discarded PCB sheets nationwide and ensures their safe treatment.

SFI

SFI Certificate

Indicates whether the manufacturer is SFI certified. Forest Management Standard. A forest management standard applicable to manufacturers.

STB

StartBank Registration Certificate

Indicates whether suppliers are members of StartBank. StartBank is a database of supplier information for use in the construction industry.

STBE

StartBank Self-Declaration

An addition to the StartBank registration certificate. The StartBank self-declaration can simplify the internal work with the Transparency Act for buyers of building materials.

SVANE

Swan Label

Indicates whether the supplier has Swan-labeled items. The label guarantees that the item is among the least environmentally damaging within its product group.