Manufacturers are taking innovative steps to respond to the growing demand from business customers, government procurement agencies and consumers for green products and materials that meet specific environmental criteria. Third-party certification against recognized standards ensures your customers that the green product claims you make represent substantial environmental accomplishments.
SCS is a trusted leader in third-party certification of environmental claims with nearly three decades of experience. Whether we are certifying your product, program or service to meet government specifications, American national standards developed under the ANSI process, or SCS specialty standards, our certification mark communicates the fact that a thorough, independent assessment has been conducted to confirm the veracity of your green claims.
Certification qualifies products for LEED, CA 01350, CHPS, ASHRAE and more.
Indoor Advantage GoldStringent indoor air quality standards for paints and coatings, adhesives, sealants, insulation, wall coverings, carpet, furnishings and more
Indoor AdvantageIndoor air quality certification for office furniture based on ANSI/BIFMA Furniture Emissions Standards
FloorScore®RFCI indoor air quality certification for hard surface flooring and flooring adhesives
CARB ATCM 93120Qualify to sell composite wood products in California by certifying conformance to the Air Resources Board's formaldehyde standards
Thousands of products are certified to one or more of these popular, industry-recognized environmental certification standards.
Recycled ContentEstablishes amount and type of post- and pre-consumer content in products
Certified Responsible Source™ for Metals, Gemstones and JewelryPrecious metals are obtained from non-conflict sources and meet social and environmental fundamentals
BiodegradableCertification for liquid products that break down harmlessly in the environment
Recycling ProgramComprehensive recycling program certification
Independent certification by SCS is sought by companies seeking to demonstrate compliance with American National Standards establishing environmental and social criteria in a wide range of sectors.
Green Squared®TCNA Green Squared™ standard tile and tile-related products
BIFMA e3 level®level® is the furniture industry's sustainability standard
Carpet - NSF/ANSI 140Sustainability Assessment for Carpet
Resilient Flooring - NSF/ANSI 332Sustainability Assessment for Resilient Floor Coverings standard
Fabrics - NSF/ANSI 336Sustainability Assessment for Commercial Furnishings Fabric standard
SCS certifies manufacturers' environmental achievements in compliance with federal and state purchasing requirements and program standards.
Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP)Environmentally Preferable Products consistent with EO 13514