Program References
Material Health
At the Platinum certification level, manufacturers of wood products are required to use FSC Certified wood.
Renewable Energy Use
At the Gold and Platinum certification levels, manufacturers are required to use renewable energy. If Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are purchased, they must be Green-e Certified.
Green-e Certification (http://www.green-e.org/)
Water Stewardship
At the Gold certification level, manufacturers are required to complete a water audit of their manufacturing process. This process is based on the Global Environmental Management Initiative resources.
Global Environmental Management Initiative (www.gemi.org/water)
Social Responsibility
At the Gold and Platinum certification levels, manufacturers are required to prepare for and obtain a third-party social responsibility or fair labor certification.The following are recommended programs: