The Sustainable Movement has a number of Certifications available in multiple categories to ensure the upholding of Green Industry standards. To familiarize yourself with the Designations or to get your business certified, please follow the links below, listed alphabetically.

GREEN - SUSTAINABLE - ECO-FRIENDLY

CERTIFICATIONS & DESIGNATIONS

Product Certifications

General Product Certifications

  • Organizations must follow the CarbonNeutral® Protocol which includes five key steps.

  • Sustainable product design and manufacturing evaluated across five categories: Material Health, Product Circularity, Clean Air & Climate Protection, Water & Soil Stewardship, and Social Fairness.

  • Certification of products containing at least 20% recycled materials.

Organic Product Certifications

  • Natural and organic cosmetic product certification.

  • Certification of natural personal care and home care products that must consist of at least 95% natural ingredients, excluding water.

  • Verification of organic material content in non-food products.

  • Products derived from renewable biological resources must meet or exceed minimum biobased content as defined by the USDA.

  • Agricultural products produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), antibiotics, or growth hormones.

Non-Toxic Product Certifications

  • Products designed to reduce exposure to indoor asthma and allergy triggers must undergo rigorous testing to meet standards set by the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program.

  • Flexible polyurethane foam used in mattresses, upholstered furniture, and other products must meet specific criteria.

  • Carpets, rugs, adhesives, and cushions must undergo rigorous testing to meet stringent criteria for low chemical emissions.

  • Certification of low-pollutant and low-emission indoor products that must undergo comprehensive laboratory testing to meet criteria for emissions and pollutants.

  • Certification of consumer products, including personal care items, cleaning products, and household goods, for health and transparency meeting EWG's strictest standards

  • Consumer and commercial products, including cleaning agents, detergents, and other household items must meet strict health and environmental safety criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

  • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) certification for hard surface flooring materials, adhesives, and underlayment must undergo testing to comply with the California Section 01350 standard, which evaluates emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from building materials.

  • Manufacturers must provide evidence that their products do not emit formaldehyde or formaldehyde precursors.

  • Consumer products across various categories, including cleaning products, beauty products, paints and coatings, appliances, electronics, textiles, building products, and food and beverages. The product must first receive the primary Good Housekeeping Seal which involves evaluation for performance and safety before undergoing a rigorous environmental assessment.

  • Indoor air quality certification for products such as building materials, furniture, mattresses, electronics, and cleaning products must undergo testing in controlled environment to measure emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

  • Indoor air quality certification for products such as building materials, furniture, electronics, and cleaning products builds on the standard GREENGUARD Certification by imposing stricter limits on chemical emissions, particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

  • Safe, non-toxic consumer products must be free of harmful chemicals, including carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and other toxic substances.

  • Certification of low volatile organic compound (VOC) emitting products, including furniture, furnishings, and building materials.

  • Paper products must be manufactured using 100% post-consumer recycled fibers and processed without chlorine or its derivatives.

  • Textile, apparel, and footwear industries must eliminate hazardous substances from their manufacturing processes to earn certification.

Fashion & Textile Certifications

  • Sustainable cotton production requiring cotton producers to adhere to the Better Cotton principles and criteria.

  • Textile industry certification, including apparel, accessories, and home textiles requires manufacturers to eliminate harmful substances, optimize resource use, and control pollution.

  • Sustainable cashmere production requiring producers must adhere to criteria that promote animal welfare, support herders' working conditions, and protect the environment.

  • Certifies products must be made from natural rubber latex, such as mattresses, pillows, and other latex-based items.

  • Certifies textiles must be made from at least 70% certified organic natural fibers.

  • Certifies environmental and social responsibility in leather manufacturing.

  • Textiles and leather products are tested for harmful substances and produced sustainably and must meet strict criteria for chemical safety, environmental sustainability, and socially responsible manufacturing.

  • Ethical sourcing of down and feathers in products like jackets, bedding, and outdoor gear certification.

  • Wool production with emphasis on animal welfare and land management.

Industry Specific Certifications

Auto Industry Certifications

  • Auto Dealership recognition based on implemented green activities across a wide range of environmental/sustainable criteria.

  • Assists Subaru retailers in minimizing their environmental impact by focusing on five key areas of a facility: Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Recycling, Waste Management, and Community Involvement

Electrical Product Certifications

  • Energy efficiency in power supplies for computers and electronic devices must achieve at least 80% energy efficiency at 20%, 50%, and 100% of rated load, with minimal energy wasted as heat. Certification levels include Standard, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium, each requiring higher efficiency.


  • Responsible recycling and disposal of electronic waste requiring certified recyclers follow strict environmental and ethical standards, ensuring proper e-waste handling, data security, and prohibition of exporting hazardous waste to developing countries. Independent audits verify compliance.

  • Sustainable electronics and IT products must meet strict environmental criteria, including energy efficiency, responsible material sourcing, reduced toxic substances, product longevity, and end-of-life recycling. Certification levels include Bronze, Silver, and Gold, based on compliance with these standards.

Hotel & Tourism Certifications

  • Environmental sustainability in land management, including golf courses, resorts, and communities. Landowners must meet criteria in areas like water management, habitat protection, and energy efficiency.

  • Businesses must meet criteria in energy use, water conservation, waste management, and community engagement.

  • Businesses must meet criteria in environmental impact, resource conservation, waste management, and community involvement.

  • Hotels must meet criteria in areas like energy use, water conservation, waste management, and environmental policies.

  • Trip Advisor has put together a list of hotels and B&Bs that must apply to the Tripadvisor GreenLeaders Program. If accepted, GreenLeaders achieve one of four statuses: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The higher the status, the greater the impact of a property's green practices.

  • Organizations must meet criteria in areas like carbon footprint reduction, community support, conservation efforts, and responsible resource use.

Real Estate Certifications

  • National Association of Realtor’s Designation for agents to learn issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in Real Estate.

Restaurant Certifications

  • Restaurants can earn GreenPoints™ in any of Green Restaurant Association’s eight categories to become a Certified Green Restaurant®, enough GreenPoints™ must be earned across the categories to qualify.

Science Certifications

  • A comprehensive, science based public health and food safety program that provides science-based products, training, and process efficiencies to help ensure your staff and customers experience the highest levels of cleanliness and the operational and business benefits that come with it. “It’s not just any clean, it’s Scientific Clean™.”