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HQE also known as the Haute Qualité Environnementale (High Quality Environmental standard), is a French certification that is based on the fundamental principles of sustainable development from the 1992 Earth Summit. HQE certifications cover a building’s entire lifecycle (construction, renovation and operation). The certification may be obtained by nonresidential or residential buildings, as well as

WELL is a system that is managed by the WELL Building Institute and administered for the purpose of measuring, assessing and certifying various features of sustainable buildings. Through analyzing seven main sustainability factors, which include air, water, light, nourishment, comfort, fitness and mind, the WELL Building Standard ensures that all their approved building projects have

DNGB is a system that was established by the German Sustainable Building Council (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen) in 2009, and since then has been recognized as a Global Benchmark for Sustainability. Buildings may be certified while completing other processes, as DGNB assists companies from the initial concept to completion. A DGNB auditor is assigned

LEED is the most widely used sustainability rating system for buildings. LEED offers programs for carbon and emission-saving buildings. By awarding buildings that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, LEED incentivizes companies to invest in healthy, efficient, carbon- and cost-reducing buildings. LEED has nine separate certification programs, including ones for commercial, retail, new construction, existing buildings

ANAB is only granted if the building materials of a product are made from primarily renewable resources, mineral resources and secondary resources that can undergo a feasible energy recycling process. These raw materials are preferably locally sourced, produced without hazardous substances, and do not emit pollutants during use. During construction and use, these products come

UL SUSTAINABLE products have all undergone strict scientific testing and auditing, in compliance with third-party environmental performance standards. A product undergoes this process in order to account for its environmental performance throughout its lifecycle. The set metrics are based on a number of criteria, such as energy reduction, recyclability, salvaged material usage, transportation reduction, etc.

RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD (RWS) is a program that specifically certifies sustainable sheep farmers that meet rigorous animal welfare and land management requirements. The program aims to improve the welfare of sheep and the land they graze on. RWS certified wool suppliers are guaranteed to utilize ethical and sustainable practices when it comes to wool production.

INTERNATIONAL WOOL TEXTILE ORGANIZATION is the global authority for setting standards in the wool textile industry. IWTO promotes the use of wool, as opposed to other materials that are less sustainable. As sheep are part of the natural carbon cycle — consuming carbon from plants and converting it to wool — using sheep’s wool helps

GREENGUARD GOLD CERTIFIED certifications ensure that products are low in chemical emissions, contributing to better air quality in indoor environments. The materials in manufacturing, cleaning, furnishing and personal care products often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). As VOCs are irritants, high exposure to these chemicals may lead to headaches and dizziness from short term exposure