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To take part in the Green Products Initiative, you must demonstrate that your products adhere to established standards and sustainability criteria.
Qualification requirements
How can products qualify?
To qualify for the Green Products Initiative, you must demonstrate the sustainability of the primary attributes of your products in one or more of our seven ECO CATEGORIES. Proof can be provided through certifications from approved certifiers, the use of recognized sustainable materials or through a verifiable declaration.
Below are our seven categories and the requirements that must be met to qualify for each category.
Materials
Ingredients
Food
Packaging
CO2 Neutrality
Energy Efficiency
Social
Proof of qualification
List of approved certifications & recognized sustainable materials
One way of qualifying for the Green Products Initiative is to prove that you or your suppliers are certified by one or more of the following approved certifiers.
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The ECO VERIFICATION SOLUTION, a powerful platform provided by ECOCHECK, is tailored to assist online retailers, marketplaces, and product metadata platforms in acquiring and seamlessly integrating verified, regulations-compliant product sustainability data into their systems. It serves as the ideal tool for businesses dedicated to ensuring the authenticity and credibility of sustainability claims related to the products they offer, thereby enhancing consumer trust and promoting transparency.
The Green Products Initiative is a commitment by brands to transparently and credibly present the sustainability efforts of their products. Brands participating in this initiative aim to make verified information about the eco-friendliness of their products readily accessible to consumers. This initiative is not just a promise to do better but an opportunity for brands to verify that the primary product attributes they claim as sustainable are genuinely eco-friendly.
The Green Products Initiative ensures that participating products align with stringent environmental standards and regulations. Its goal is to empower consumers to make informed choices by providing them with credible information about eco-friendly products. The initiative represents a significant step forward in promoting sustainability and eco-conscious consumer practices.
The Eco Verification Solution is a robust system designed to verify, validate, and authenticate product sustainability data. The process involves several essential steps, beginning with user engagement:
User Engagement: Users of the verification solution proactively communicate to brands or their clients that EcoCheck serves as their exclusive verifier for the sustainability attributes of their products. Brands are invited to utilize EcoCheck for product verification, ensuring that their sustainability data undergoes rigorous examination and certification.
Data Submission: Brands and manufacturers submit their product sustainability data to EcoCheck, including information about the eco-friendliness and sustainability attributes of their products.
Data Validation: EcoCheck meticulously reviews and validates the submitted data, diligently verifying its accuracy and authenticity. This validation process is a cornerstone in ensuring that the sustainability claims made by brands are not only trustworthy but also backed by evidence.
Data Verification: As a crucial step, EcoCheck cross-references the submitted data with information from recognized sustainability certifiers and databases. This meticulous verification ensures that the certifications and claims made by brands are indeed legitimate and remain up to date.
Fraud Prevention: Through active collaboration with various sustainability certifiers, EcoCheck plays a pivotal role in preventing fraudulent sustainability claims. The system is designed to spot inconsistencies and discrepancies, acting as a safeguard to preserve the integrity of product information.
Data Accessibility: Once the data undergoes rigorous verification, it is made accessible and available for use by retailers, marketplaces, and other stakeholders seeking to provide consumers with accurate and dependable product information.
Seamless Integration: Retailers and marketplaces can seamlessly integrate the verified sustainability data into their systems, allowing them to present it on their websites. This integration fosters transparency and trust among consumers, ensuring they have access to reliable sustainability information
Efficient Data Reception: Resellers and platforms can easily receive verified sustainability data from brands, simplifying the process of gathering necessary product information.
Seamless Integration: The solution offers straightforward integration, allowing data to be easily incorporated into their systems, whether through web-based interfaces or APIs.
Enhanced Credibility: By utilizing verified sustainability data, businesses can demonstrate a commitment to transparency and credibility, enhancing trust among customers.
Reduced Risk of Fraud: EcoCheck collaborates closely with sustainability certifiers and leverages direct access to their databases to validate the accuracy and currency of issued certificates. This robust partnership ensures that the certificates provided to brands and manufacturers are genuine and up to date. As a result, marketplaces can be confident that the information displayed to users is accurate, reducing the risk of false claims and enhancing credibility within the eco-conscious community.
Comprehensive Sustainability Information: Marketplaces and resellers can benefit from the most comprehensive solution, ensuring that they have access to up-to-date and accurate information about the sustainability of the products they offer.
Simplified Verification: Users of the ECOCHECK Verification Solution do not need extensive market knowledge as ECOCHECK possesses the expertise to verify product sustainability attributes, always adhering to the latest EU and US guidelines.
Efficient Resource Management: Leveraging ECOCHECK‘s proficiency in sustainability assessment saves users considerable financial and HR resources.
Expert Collaboration: ECOCHECK collaborates with reputable sustainability certifiers and continuously evaluates their compliance with ECOCHECK‘s requirements.
Stringent Criteria: The solution’s criteria encompass not only certifications but also the use of sustainable materials, which brands must demonstrate a substantial proportion of in their products.
Credibility Assurance: By working with ECOCHECK, users can be confident that the sustainability data they present to consumers is trustworthy and aligns with industry standards.
Yes of course. EcoCheck can not only assist but also provide an efficient and cost-effective solution to verify your sustainability requirements. By leveraging our automated processes, you can ensure the accuracy and reliability of sustainability attributes while optimizing your resources. This allows you to focus on your core concepts and sustainability goals while EcoCheck takes care of the verification process.
While the option to use EcoCheck for your own sustainability requirements is a great choice, participating in the Green Products Pledge Initiative can offer several compelling benefits:
Market Alignment: The initiative is tailored to align with the market’s sustainability expectations, ensuring that your products are in sync with consumer demand.
Industry Standard: Many other brands and businesses are using the Green Products Pledge Initiative, making it a recognized and trusted standard for sustainability verification.
Regulatory Compliance: The initiative stays in line with the latest EU and US regulations, helping you remain compliant with evolving sustainability requirements.
Global Recognition: Being part of the world’s largest initiative for sustainability not only boosts your brand’s awareness but also showcases your commitment to eco-friendly practices.
So, while you have the flexibility to use EcoCheck for your unique sustainability goals, the Green Products Pledge Initiative offers a well-established, market-aligned, and globally recognized framework for sustainability verification. It’s a valuable opportunity to stand out in the market and engage with environmentally conscious consumers.
Yes of course.
Encouraging Brand Participation: ECOCHECK actively encourages brands to adopt the publishing solution and share their sustainability data with marketplaces. Once a marketplace partners with ECOCHECK, ECOCHECK takes the initiative to reach out to the marketplace’s trading partners, urging them to join the platform and start using the solution.
Educational Initiatives: ECOCHECK conducts educational initiatives and awareness campaigns targeted at brands within the marketplace. These campaigns emphasize the benefits of adopting the publishing solution, ultimately motivating brands to participate.
The cost of a license for the ECO VERIFICATION SOLUTION depends on your annual company revenue. We offer customized packages for businesses of all sizes to ensure you get the solution that best suits your needs.
For detailed pricing information, you can refer to the information provided above, or you can simply reach out to our support team. Our dedicated support team is here to assist you, answer your questions, and help you choose the appropriate licensing package.
Certainly, employing the ECO VERIFICATION SOLUTION can prove highly beneficial for your marketplace. Not only can it help you attract a more extensive customer base, but it also offers several other advantages. By encouraging your partner brands to use this solution and transparently share their sustainability product data with customers, you’ll become more appealing to an ever-growing segment of environmentally conscious consumers. This will enhance your credibility as a marketplace, fostering increased trust, engagement, and loyalty among your customer base. Additionally, providing this level of transparency in sustainability data empowers customers to make well-informed choices, strengthening your marketplace’s reputation and desirability. Ultimately, this can lead to a significant boost in your marketplace’s performance and competitiveness.
Yes! When you partner with us, we will together determine an engagement strategy that encourages brands to use the ECO PUBLISHING SOLUTION to send you their sustainability product data.
Generally, no. You will be working with a user-friendly and web-based interface that is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate. Our user-friendly platform is designed to be accessible to users of all experience levels, so you can get started with confidence. If you ever need assistance or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our dedicated service team. We’re here to support you in making the most of the ECO PUBLISHING SOLUTION.
If you have any questions or need assistance, our service team is here to help. We are available 7 days a week to provide you with the support you need. You can reach out to us 24 hours a day, and we will promptly assist you with any inquiries or concerns you may have.
We are committed to ensuring you have a smooth and successful experience with our ECO PUBLISHING SOLUTION, and our service team is dedicated to providing the support you need when you need it.
Yes! We offer a 30-day trial period during which you can explore the system free of charge. If you decide that it’s not the right fit for your needs, you can cancel at any time within the trial period, and we will refund your money.
We encourage you to take advantage of this trial period to ensure that our ECO SOLUTIONS align with your requirements and expectations. We believe in providing you with the opportunity to experience the benefits of our solutions before making a commitment.
The minimum contract duration for all ECO SOLUTIONS is one year, and they are automatically extended for another 12 months if not canceled 60 days prior to the end of the respective contract year. However, there is a 30-day trial period during which you can cancel at any time free of charge.
If you have further questions or need assistance with your contract, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team. We’re here to help.
For early-stage founders with annual revenues under $250k who have purchased one of our ECO SOLUTIONS:
In the event of a proven challenging financial situation, we offer the right to terminate your contract immediately. As fellow early-stage founders, we understand the unique challenges and uncertainties that come with building a business. If you find yourself facing financial difficulties, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team, and we’ll work together to find a solution that accommodates your current circumstances. We’re here to support you in your entrepreneurial journey.
You can enter into a contract with ECOCHECK through one of two convenient options. The first option is to initiate the checkout process online by clicking on “START NOW” after selecting the appropriate product for your needs. Alternatively, you can reach out to us directly by clicking on “BOOK A DEMO” in the header. If you prefer a more personalized approach or have specific requirements, we can arrange a consultation. Following this consultation, the finalization of your purchase will occur offline to ensure that your unique needs are met.
Our commitment is to provide you with a flexible and convenient process that aligns with your preferences and business requirements. Our dedicated team is available to support you at every step, guaranteeing a smooth and customized experience.
Yes, it’s definitely possible to switch to a different pricing plan. Please get in touch with our service team here for further assistance. We’ll be happy to guide you through the process and help you choose the right plan that best suits your current needs. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re here to support you with any changes you’d like to make.
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We evaluate the supply chain of products, their processed materials and their production processes with regard to their environmental impact.
For verification, brands have to prove that they or their manufacturers are working togther with one or more of our partner sustainability certifiers.
We have developed APIs to most of our partner certifiers, allowing us to verify in real time if certificates issued to brands & manufacturers are authentic and up to date.
For brands that cannot afford certification or have products whose sustainability properties cannot yet be validated by existing certifiers, we use our own transparent certification process for verification.
To ensure our high standards, all certifiers have to meet strict requirements and have to prove compliance once a year.
For verification, we work closely together with sustainability certifiers worldwide.
To stay up to date, we regularly screen the market for new certifiers and regularly expand our partnerships.
For brands that cannot afford certification or have products whose sustainability properties cannot yet be validated by existing certifiers, we use our own transparent certification process for verification.
Since every product is different and its impact on the environment needs to be measured differently, we have defined sustainability criteria for more than 3,200 different product categories that cover almost the entire product range.
Brands must prove that their products meet our ECOCHECK criteria in order to receive one of our certificates.
You will find an overview of crieria here.
Brands we verify are required to demonstrate compliance with our requirements once a year so we can be confident that intentions are long-term.
