SCS Sustainable Choice

Sustainable Choice certification ensures that carpet products meet measurable environmental performance and social responsibility criteria for continuous improvement. The certification is based on the internationally recognized standard NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard (2010). Sustainable Choice is awarded on three certification levels (Silver; Gold; Platinum) through points achieved in five requirement areas

public health and community impact
energy usage and efficiency
material content
responsible manufacturing
reclamation and end-of-life management

Certification and documentation help products qualify for credits within the LEED rating systems.

Learn more: SCS Sustainable Choice website

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

Conformity with SCS Sustainable Choice'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

SCS Global Services (SCS)

Member of

ISO

Type

For-profit

Also manages

SCS FloorScore®, Fair Labor Practices and Community Benefits, SCS Recycled Content, SCS Indoor Advantage, Certified Pesticide Residue Free, and SCS Certified Biodegradable

Key data

Year ecolabel est. 1993

Classification | Who, what, where

Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Building products Furniture Textiles Other

Other categories: carpets and rugs (primarily commercial)

Where this ecolabel is found
United States

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Last updated: 19 March 2020