Certifications

1% for the planet

1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual memberships and everyday actions. 1% for the Planet advises on giving strategies, certify donations and amplify the impact of its network. Visit 1% For The Planet

B Corporation

Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. Visit BCorporation

BAFTS

BAFTS is a vibrant network of shops and suppliers dedicated to promote fair trade retail in the UK. Established in 1995 by Aileen Garden, then manager of Gateway World Shop in Durham, BAFTS originally provided a membership organisation for handicraft shops selling fair trade goods. Twenty years on, BAFTS currently have approximately 150 members; a mixture of shops and suppliers from all over the UK. BAFTS is a member of WFTO (World Fair Trade Organisation) and a supported member of Social Enterprise UK.

Carbon Neutral Britain

Carbon Neutral Britain™ - the UK's Carbon Offsetting Initiative – helping British Individuals and Businesses make an impact on Climate Change. Our Vision is to become a leading Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Britain to tackle the Climate Change Crisis by educating and providing voluntary carbon offsetting to all - from individual subscriptions, charities and organisations - to businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2020, due to overwhelming support the organisation has rapidly expanded, with our new headquarters based in Central London. So far our projects have already offset over 500,000 Tonnes of CO²e and planted over 3 million Trees, helping stop climate change and providing essential forest habitats for endangered wildlife.

Carbon Neutral Company

This badge demonstrates the climate action of successful companies around the world. It’s carried by businesses, products and events that have achieved carbon neutrality in line with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. https://carbonneutral.com/

Certified Social Enterprise

SEUK’s vision is of a more equal society – we believe that social enterprise is our best chance of creating a fairer world and protecting the planet. Their mission is to achieve that through creating a favourable environment in which social enterprises can thrive. https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/

Climate neutral

Climate Neutral works to decrease global carbon emissions by getting brands to measure, offset, and reduce the carbon they emit. We believe consumers and brands must work together to drive the world toward the zero net emissions future that science tells us we urgently need. https://www.climateneutral.org/

Cosmos Natural

Organic is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that to encourage more people to try and buy organic, we need to reach out to new audiences. The natural cosmetics industry is booming, but in this unregulated sector, consumers have no way to know whether a natural product actually contains ingredients which fit with the natural ethos.

Cosmos Organic

Working with nature rather than against it, Soil Association Certification believe in organic alternatives. We make it simpler for you to choose organic formulations that are just as effective without any ugly compromises.

Cruelty Free International

Cruelty Free International works to end animal experiments worldwide. They do this by investigating and exposing the reality of life for animals in laboratories. We challenge decision-makers to make a positive difference for animals. Cruelty Free International champions better science and cruelty free living. It’s the best assurance that a company has made a genuine commitment to help end animal testing. Brands must meet rigorous criteria which apply globally and extend over and above laws governing animal testing and include ongoing independent audits. Only then can they display the Leaping Bunny logo.

Ecologi

Ecologi is a subscription service that funds climate projects all over the world to offset carbon emissions. Both individuals and businesses can subscribe to Ecologi and help various emission-reducing projects like planting trees. Each project has been independently certified by Gold Standard, and environmental integrity body established by WWF and other NGOS back in 2003. You can also check and track what your contributions can achieve.

Eden Reforestation Projects

Deforestation is a global phenomenon caused by a variety of factors. These factors range from large-scale slash and burn practices to unsustainable agriculture to daily community forest destruction. There are two key elements to successful reforestation. The first element is that reforestation must present a benefit to the local population. Due to the unsustainable relationship between the land and people, communities suffering from deforestation are often the same as those living in extreme poverty. It is essential to be committed to and work alongside local villages and communities to achieve a successful and longstanding reforestation effort. Eden Reforestation Projects utilizes its Employ to Plant methodology to benefit members in the local communities where we plant. Through steady employment, people living in extreme poverty can begin to afford daily necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and medicine. The second critical element rests in funding. Without donors, business partners, and grants, there is little hope for successful and impactful reforestation. www.edenprojects.org

Ethical Consumer Best Buy

The Ethical Consumer Best Buy Label helps shoppers choose genuinely ethical products and services. It's a unique label that looks in detail at the ethical record of the company behind the product and the environmental and ethical record of the product itself. We believe that this approach helps shoppers avoid falling for ethical and environmental claims that turn out to be little more than greenwash.

Ethical Trading Initiative

Fair Wear Foundation

Fair Wear Foundation, knows there’s a better way to make clothes. They want to see a world where the garment industry supports workers in realising their rights to safe, dignified, properly paid employment. To do this, Fair Wear Foundation focus on garment production, specifically sewing, cutting and trimming processes–the most labour intensive parts of the supply chain. They work with their 140+ member brands, who are committed to finding a fairer way to make clothes, and engage directly with factories, trade unions, NGOs and governments to find answers to problems others think are unsolvable. Together they’re stitching together new solutions across the supply chain to make fashion fair for everyone. https://www.fairwear.org/

Fairtrade

The Fairtrade certification system is rigorous, independent, and in line with best-in-class certification practice. Independent certifiers audit producers, traders and companies to check compliance with our economic, social and environmental standards, including that producers receive the Fairtrade Minimum Price and Premium. https://www.fairtrade.net/

Fashion for Good

The fashion industry can transform from the linear ‘take-make-waste’ model to a circular Good Fashion approach that is restorative and regenerative by design. We believe that Good Fashion is not only possible, it is within reach — what the industry lacks are the resources, tools and incentives to put it into relentless practice. Our mission at Fashion for Good is to bring together the entire fashion ecosystem through our Innovation Platform and as a convenor for change.

Forest Stewardship Council

As the original pioneers of forest certification, we have 25 years of experience in sustainable forest management. We use our expertise to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests, bringing together experts from the environmental, economic and social spheres. https://www.fsc-uk.org/ https://fsc.org/en

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is recognised as the world's leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres. It defines high-level environmental criteria along the entire organic textiles supply chain and requires compliance with social criteria as well.

Global Recycled Standards

Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled input and chain of custody. The shared goal of the standards is to increase the use of recycled materials. The GRS includes additional criteria for social and environmental processing requirements and chemical restrictions.

Green Story

Green Story combines supply-chain sustainability analysis with informative graphics and marketing strategies, making business’ environmental choices stand out for all to see. The mission of Green Story has always been about helping consumers choose the more sustainable and ethical option. We all want to do the right thing but we need to know, and feel, the positive impact we’re making. By providing a simple, credible and flexible impact marketing platform, Green Story is bringing a sustainable way of doing business into the mainstream.

ICTI Ethical Toy Program

The ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) is the specialist responsible sourcing program designed by the Toy, Children, Entertainment & Publishing industry for the industry to reflect the unique manufacturing environment. IETP goes beyond compliance audit to provide confidence and eliminate sustainability risks in the global supply chain. We believe that the toy business should be a good business. So we are reassuringly serious about toys: attentive to detail, passionate about improvement, committed to high standards. https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/

Just One Tree

A non-profit initiative removing CO2 from the atmosphere through global reforestation. We make it simple for individuals, schools and businesses to plant trees. Together let's combat climate change.

Living Wage Employer

The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by over 7,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs - like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist. Over 250,000 employees have received a pay rise as a result of the Living Wage campaign and we enjoy cross-party support.

Look for the Zero

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

The Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex is a global certification awarded to clothing and textiles that are free from harmful substances. Products that use the Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex logo have been tested at all stages of production to ensure there are no harmful chemicals or residues present, and that the product was made in environmentally friendly conditions.

On a Mission

ON A MISSION is a non-profit organisation enabling businesses and individuals to invest in carefully selected sustainable reforestation projects to offset their carbon emissions. Sustainable reforestation is the most effective solution to solve climate change, while providing biodiversity and community benefits.

Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA)

OCIA International is one of the world’s oldest, largest and most trusted leaders in the organic certification industry. A nonprofit, member-owned, agricultural organization, OCIA is dedicated to providing the highest quality organic certification services and access to global organic markets.

PETA

PETA US’ list of companies and brands that don’t test on animals anywhere in the world has been the gold standard for supporters and other consumers looking to shop with compassion since 1987. Our list has grown immensely over the years, from a dozen mail-order companies to thousands of companies that refuse to conduct, commission, pay for, or allow tests on animals for any of their ingredients, formulations, or products anywhere in the world. The list includes manufacturers of cosmetics, personal-care products, household cleaning products, and other common household items.

Peta-Approved Vegan

“PETA-Approved Vegan” logo highlights clothing, accessories, furniture, and home decor items made of vegan alternatives to animal-derived materials such as leather, fur, silk, feathers, or bone.

Plant One

Plant One is a registered Community Interest Company. Every penny we receive goes directly towards putting trees in the ground for the benefit of all. We’re conscious of the importance of our native habitats, that’s why each of our multiple sites is assessed for it’s suitability before trees are planted. https://plantonecornwall.com/

Plastic Bank

Plastic Bank is empowering the regenerative society. They are turning plastic into gold by revolutionising the world’s recycling systems to create a regenerative, inclusive, and circular plastic economy. https://plasticbank.com/

Plastic Free

The Plastic Free Certification Mark is an aspirational mark of excellence and demonstrates a commitment to a sustainable future of packaging without plastic. Designed for the SHOPPER, not for industry, the Plastic Free Certification Mark sits clearly on the front of pack where it tells you one thing: This packaging is 100% PLASTIC FREE. https://aplasticplanet.com/

Soil Association

The leading organic certifier offering a huge range of organic and sustainable certification schemes across food, farming, catering, health and beauty, textiles and forestry.

Stripe Climate

Remove carbon as you grow your business. With Stripe Climate, you can direct a fraction of your revenue to help scale emerging carbon removal technologies in just a few clicks. Join a growing group of ambitious businesses changing the course of carbon removal. Stripe Climate

The Ethical Company Organisation

Since 2001 the Ethical Company Organisation has been pioneering the space of ethical accreditations, still being the only company to verify ethical and corporate social responsibility across the 3 key areas of Environment, Animals and People. Our independent endorsements and research is then showcased in ‘The Good Shopping Guide’, our landmark publication that has been helping consumers cut through greenwash and get to the root of the ethical issues that matter for almost two decades. https://ethical-company-organisation.org/

The Organic Food Federation

The Organic Food Federation is at the forefront of promoting organic methods and maintaining high standards and best practice within the sector.

Tree Nation

Tree-Nation is a non-profit organisation that allows citizens and companies to plant trees all around the world and offset their CO2 emissions. https://tree-nation.com/

Treepoints

Treepoints simplifies climate action, helping people and businesses to understand their impact on the environment and then do something about it by offsetting their carbon footprint. We take the headache out of offsetting and reward people for doing good for the planet. We also provide a simple API integration for businesses to make their products and services climate positive through carbon offsetting, plastic collection and tree planting. For every donation, users earn rewards in the form of (tree)points. These can be spent on the Rewards Platform with sustainable brands such as Brewdog, Patagonia, and Lush. This rewards people for taking positive climate action, and incentivises sustainable shopping habits. https://treepoints.green/

Trees for the Future

Trees for the Future's mission is to end hunger and poverty by training farmers to regenerate their land. How? It starts with trees. Through our 4-year training program, called the Forest Garden Approach, farmers plant thousands of trees that protect and bring nutrients back to the soil. This helps farmers grow a variety of fruits and vegetables. Forest Garden farmers gain increases in income and access to food, even in the first year, all while improving the environment. https://trees.org/

USDA

Products approved by the U.S.DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE which verifies and approved materials.

Vegan Society

The Vegan Trademark has been helping users identify that a product is free from animal ingredients since 1990. Registration with the trademark gives brands the confidence to shout about their vegan credentials. Look out for the Vegan Trademark on over 54,000 products worldwide, including cosmetics, clothing, food, drink, household items, and many more!

Vegetarian Society

The Vegetarian Society Approved trademark gives customers the peace of mind that products are suitable for vegetarians. The Vegetarian Society licenses food products – they are displayed on food, drink, alcoholic drinks, cosmetics and also beauty products, household and cleaning products, health products, things for the baby, pet foods, restaurants, pubs and a whole lot more. The Vegetarian Society Approved trademarks are only licensed to products that meet a strict criteria. This isn’t done on a self-certification basis (after all, even manufacturers in the know can get it wrong occasionally). The Vegetarian Society Approved trademark accreditation involves independent ingredient and production method checking by our experts here at the Vegetarian Society. https://vegsoc.org/

We forest

We imagine a world where communities and nations sustainably manage their forests and natural resources for the benefit of our climate, the environment and humanity. Building upon corporate and scientific partnerships, WeForest empowers communities to sustainably advance and implement innovative, high-standard, scalable and lasting solutions to restore forest landscapes. Our goal is to reach over 100 million trees – equivalent to around 85 000 hectares – restored or conserved by the end of 2024, making a significant contribution to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

World Trust Land

World Land Trust (WLT) is an international conservation charity that protects the world’s most biologically significant and threatened habitats acre by acre. Through a network of partner organisations around the world, WLT funds the creation of reserves and provides permanent protection for habitats and wildlife. Partnerships are developed with established and highly respected local organisations who engage support and commitment among the local community. www.worldlandtrust.org

WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)

WRAP’s mission is to ensure sewn products are being produced under lawful, humane and ethical conditions. WRAP is the world’s largest independent, factory-based social compliance certification program for the sewn products sector. There are 12 WRAP principles which govern factory certification, based on generally accepted international workplace standards, local laws and workplace regulations. Principles encompass human resource management, health and safety, environmental practices and legal compliance.