Zero Waste Certification
Zero Waste Certification is a formal recognition that an organization has implemented effective strategies to divert its waste from landfills, incineration, and the environment. This certification demonstrates a company’s commitment to sustainable waste management and a circular economy.
Companies around the world are implementing environmental and economic practices to improve operations, increase revenue, and lower their environmental impact. They are then turning to sustainability certifications such as Zero Waste to communicate these beneficial changes, build upon their environmental, social and governance (ESG) brand equity and improve their corporate responsibility profiles. Certification can be used to communicate an organization’s journey towards eliminating landfill bound waste generation at its facilities. To help companies communicate how they reduce, recycle and re-use their waste, the EMC Zero Waste Standard provides 3rd-party assurance for waste diversion at the facility level. The annual assessment captures the amount of waste diverted from landfill as a percentage of total waste generated.
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Benefits of Zero Waste Certification
Demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, attracting eco-conscious customers and building brand loyalty
Lower disposal costs and potentially generate income from processing materials instead of discarding them
Minimize landfill waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the need for virgin materials
Streamlined operations and employee engagement in waste reduction initiatives can lead to increased productivity
Promote the circular economy by maximizing resource utilization, reducing waste, and encouraging reuse and recycling
Provide a competitive edge by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and meeting environmental regulations
Our Areas of Expertise
- Review of management program documents, diversion plan, waste diversion calculator, traceability documents (supporting evidence such as invoices, bills of lading, affidavits), and training plan
- Interviews with management, workers, check of waste management infrastructure
- Audit Report Issuance and Corrective Action
- Zero Waste Certification
- Annual Verification Audit