Green C

The goal of Green C certification is to encourage and recognize green practices among small businesses and organizations operating in the United States, and promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) that preserves and enhances our planet. Green C achieve this goal by encouraging businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to operate in an environmentally efficient manner, through recognition of organizations that meet the American Consumer Council’s environmental compliance and CSR criteria.

Learn more: Green C website

Conformity assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?

Conformity with Green C's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party).

Certification / registration required

Applicants are certified against the ecolabels’s criteria before using the label

Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?

Name

American Consumer Council

Member of

Unknown

Type

Non-profit

Also manages

None.

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Ecolabel details | What are the characteristics of the standard(s) related to this ecolabel?

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Ecolabel development | How were the standards for this ecolabel developed?

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Conformity Assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?

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Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?