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  • Standard organisation
  • Good to know
The aim is to encourage the whole industry to undertake continual improvement in terms of sustainability and to encourage consumers to adopt more sustainable ways of doing their washing, cleaning and household maintenance. The Charter is a scientific framework based on a lifecycle analysis (LCA). It promotes and facilitates a common industry approach to sustainability practice and reporting. A wide variety of activities and initiatives are covered, ranging from the human and environmental safety of chemicals and products, corporate social responsibility, occupational health and safety, efficient resource use and consumer information.
The initiative "Sustainable Washing and Cleaning" of the A.I.S.E. ("A.I.S.E.-Charter") is a voluntary initiative of the European washing, maintenance and cleaning industry. Specific product standards were developed to enable Charter member companies the opportunity to label more sustainable products with a product logo. Such products meet, for example, certain specifications for compaction, leading to lower and more efficient use of ingredients and packaging material. In addition, product packaging must be recyclable or reusable, if technically feasible.
The track record of the Charter from 2006 to the year 2020 shows, according to third-party verified reporting: 43% less energy consumption per ton of detergents produced, 55% less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per ton of detergents produced, 17% less packaging per sales unit and around 12 billion products with Charter product label.
Information about scheme documents

Below is a list of documents and policies that were used in the collection of the scheme data:

Preparation documents (CSPs/KPIs) Entrance and Additional CSP Check Guidance Procedure for the Charter Entrance and CSP Checks by an Accepted Verifier KPI Detailed Explanation CSP Detailed Explanation Synergies package - Charter CSPs and ISO standards Contracts Charter 2020+ Letter of Commitment for Associate Members Charter 2020+ Letter of Commitment for Ordinary Members Charter 2020+ Template for ASP products list.doc Sustainability Product Standards - Advanced Sustainability Profiles (ASPs) Charter Random verification Charter ASP Packaging criteria: Definitions Environmental Safety Check (ESC) 8.1 Professional Building Care Products ASP Package Household Manual Dishwashing Detergents ASP Package Household Dilutable All Purpose and Floor Cleaners ASP Package Household Automatic Dishwashing Detergents ASP Package Household Fabric Conditioners ASP Package Household Liquid Laundry Detergents ASP Package Household Solid Laundry Detergents ASP Package Household Liquid Toilet Cleaners ASP Package Household Trigger Spray Cleaners ASP Package

Cred­i­bil­i­ty 67%

  • Availability of Scheme Structure
  • Independence of Scheme Owner from Certificate Holder
  • Availability of Standard
  • Public Consultation of Standard
  • Standard Review
  • Scheme Legal Status
  • Sources of Finance
  • Standard-Setting Process
  • Assessment Methodology
  • Sustainability Goals and Objectives of the Scheme
  • Key Issues
  • Stakeholder Feedback
  • Consistent Interpretation
  • Scheme Accessibility
  • Assurance Provider Complaints and Appeals Mechanism
  • Assessment Reports Availability
  • Scope and Duration of Certificate / License
  • Certified or Verified Enterprise / Labelled Product List
  • Accredited/ Approved Assurance Providers
  • Independent Conformity Assessment
  • Consistent Decision-Making on Conformity
  • Procedure on Non-Conformities
  • Claims and Labelling Policy
  • Scheme Management
    18/19
    • Governance
      11/12
      • Does the scheme owner make its organisational structure publicly available, including composition of governance bodies?
        Answer: Yes publicly
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (on request) (0 points)
        • Yes publicly (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
      • Is the scheme owner a legal entity, or an organization that is a partnership of legal entities, or a government or inter-governmental agency?
        Answer: yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Is there a mechanism for stakeholders to participate in scheme development and decision-making?
        Answer: Yes available on request
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Yes available publicly (2 points)
        • Yes available on request (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
      • Do the voting procedures of the top decision-making body ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests, where no single interest predominates?
        Answer: yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner make quantitative information on the income sources or financing structure of the scheme available?
        Answer: Yes publicly
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • Yes (on request) (1 point)
        • Yes publicly (2 points)
        • No (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner have an internal quality management system available?
        Answer: Yes publicly
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (on request) (1 point)
        • Yes publicly (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
      • Is the scheme owner economically independent from the certificate holder?
        Answer: yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner have sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
        Answer: yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner have a strategy for meeting its sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
        Answer: Yes publicly
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (on request) (1 point)
        • Yes publicly (2 points)
    • Impact
      5/5
      • Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
        Answer: Yes publicly
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (on request) (1 point)
        • Yes publicly (2 points)
      • Does the scheme owner use the results of monitoring and evaluation for learning and improvements to its programme?
        Answer: yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner make sustainability results from M&E available?
        Answer: Yes publicly
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (on request) (1 point)
        • Yes publicly (2 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
    • Complaints Mechanism
      1/1
      • Does the scheme owner have a publicly available and easily accessible complaints mechanism?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
    • Supporting Strategies
      1/1
      • Does the scheme implement strategies or activities to support improved performance of participating enterprises, e.g. capacity building, access to finance?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not Applicable (0 points)
  • Standard-Setting
    11/12
    • Is the standard made publicly available free of charge?
      Answer: Yes publicly
      Score: 1/1
      Possible answers
      • Yes (on request) (0 points)
      • Yes publicly (1 point)
      • No (0 points)
    • Has a set of key sustainability issues in the sector where the scheme operates or product lifecycle been defined in the standard-setting process?
      Answer: yes
      Score: 1/1
      Possible answers
      • No (0 points)
      • yes (1 point)
    • Is the standard-setting procedure or a summary of the process for how stakeholders can engage in standard-setting made publicly available?
      Answer: Yes publicly
      Score: 1/1
      Possible answers
      • Yes (on request) (0 points)
      • Yes publicly (1 point)
      • No (0 points)
    • Can stakeholders participate in the standard-setting process?
      Answer: Members only
      Score: 1/2
      Possible answers
      • Members only (1 point)
      • Invitation only (1 point)
      • All stakeholders (2 points)
    • Are stakeholders who are directly affected by the standard provided opportunities to participate in standard setting?
      Answer: yes
      Score: 1/1
      Possible answers
      • No (0 points)
      • yes (1 point)
    • Are draft standards field tested / piloted for relevance and auditability through the development and revision processes?
      Answer: Yes
      Score: 1/1
      Possible answers
      • Yes (1 point)
      • No (0 points)
      • Not applicable (0 points)
    • Does the scheme owner provide information on how the input received from consultations has been included in the final version of the standard?
      Answer: Yes publicly
      Score: 2/2
      Possible answers
      • Yes (on request) (1 point)
      • Yes publicly (2 points)
      • No (0 points)
    • Do the voting procedures of the decision-making body responsible for standard setting ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests?
      Answer: yes
      Score: 1/1
      Possible answers
      • No (0 points)
      • yes (1 point)
    • Is the standard reviewed and, if necessary, revised at least every 5 years?
      Answer: yes
      Score: 1/1
      Possible answers
      • No (0 points)
      • yes (1 point)
    • Does the scheme ensure that guidance is in place to support consistent interpretation of the standard?
      Answer: yes
      Score: 1/1
      Possible answers
      • No (0 points)
      • yes (1 point)
    • Are there procedures and guidance for application or interpretation of the standard to regional contexts?
      Answer: Not applicable
      Possible answers
      • Yes (1 point)
      • No (0 points)
      • Not applicable (0 points)
  • Assurance
    29/56
    • Assurance System
      12/15
      • Is there a publicly available documented assessment methodology for assurance providers to assess conformity with the standard?
        Answer: Yes publicly available
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes available on request (0 points)
        • Yes publicly available (1 point)
      • Is application (to get certified/verified) open to all potential applicants within the scope of the scheme?
        Answer: yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner provide information on assessment fees or require this of assurance providers?
        Answer: Yes publicly available
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes available on request (1 point)
        • Yes publicly available (2 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to have an easily accessible complaints and appeals mechanism?
        Answer: Yes publicly available
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes available on request (1 point)
        • Yes publicly available (2 points)
      • Does the scheme owner make, or require assurance providers to make a summary of certification/verification reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) available?
        Answer: No (confidential)
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • No (no reports) (0 points)
        • No (confidential) (1 point)
        • Yes (on request) (2 points)
        • Yes publicly (2 points)
      • Does the certificate or license define the scope of assurance and duration for which it is valid?
        Answer: yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner maintain or require assurance providers to maintain a publicly accessible list of certified or verified enterprises, or a list of verified products/product groups, or a list of members (in case of membership-based initiatives)?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes incl. scope of certificate or license (2 points)
      • Does the scheme owner maintain a current and publicly available list of all accredit-ed/approved/suspended assurance providers?
        Answer: Yes (publicly)
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (on request) (0 points)
        • Yes (publicly) (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner review the effectiveness of their assurance system on a periodic basis?
        Answer: Ad hoc
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Annual (1 point)
        • Every 3 years (1 point)
        • Every 5 years (1 point)
        • Ad hoc (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require that clients and other affected stakeholders are notified of changes to the assurance requirements?
        Answer: yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme require performance improvements over time to maintain certification?
        Answer: No Information available
        Score: None/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner have a documented assessment methodology for assurance providers that are assessing chain of custody?
        Answer: Not applicable
        Possible answers
        • yes publicly available (2 points)
        • yes available on request (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to report to them on complaints received and, on the actions, taken to resolve the issue?
        Answer: No Information available
        Score: None/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner maintain an information management system?
        Answer: No Information available
        Score: None/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
      • Has the scheme specified equivalence requirements for any other scheme assurance results it recognises?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
    • Conformity Assessment
      13/20
      • Conformity Assessment Process
        4/4
        • Does the scheme require a third-party conformity assessment of all clients for compliance with its standard?
          Answer: Yes
          Score: 2/2
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • Yes (2 points)
          • Not Applicable (0 points)
        • Does the scheme owner define requirements for decision-making to ensure that assurance providers use consistent procedures for determining the conformity of clients or laboratory testing results with the standard?
          Answer: Yes
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • Yes (1 point)
          • No (0 points)
        • Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to have a procedure in place for how clients are required to address non-conformities, including when a certificate or license is suspended or revoked?
          Answer: yes
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • yes (1 point)
      • Sustainability Audits
        6/9
        • Does the scheme owner have a documented oversight approach that requires assurance providers to be accredited or compliant with ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025 (for laboratories) requirements, or alternatively to be compliant with the relevant ISEAL Assurance Code requirements?
          Answer: Yes
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • Yes (1 point)
          • Not Applicable (0 points)
        • Does the scheme owner require that clients are audited on a regular, recurring basis?
          Answer: 2-3 years
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • 1 year or less (1 point)
          • 1-2 years (1 point)
          • 2-3 years (1 point)
          • 4-5 years (1 point)
          • 5 years or more (1 point)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
        • Is the frequency or intensity of an audit or oversight assessment based on a risk assessment of the client or assurance provider?
          Answer: No
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • Yes (1 point)
          • No (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
        • Does the scheme owner specify the required intensity for each type of audit and the activities that must be carried out by assurance providers for each of its standards?
          Answer: Yes
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • Yes (1 point)
          • Not Applicable (0 points)
        • Does the scheme owner allow or require assurance providers to do unannounced audits?
          Answer: Allowed
          Score: 1/2
          Possible answers
          • Allowed (1 point)
          • Required (2 points)
          • Not allowed (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
        • Are auditors and assessors required to seek external stakeholder input during the audit and oversight assessment process?
          Answer: No
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • Yes (1 point)
          • Not Applicable (0 points)
        • Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to follow a consistent report format?
          Answer: Yes
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • Yes (1 point)
          • No (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
        • Does the scheme owner require that assurance providers and oversight bodies use competent and impartial personnel (other than auditor/assessor/ team) to make decisions on compliance?
          Answer: Yes
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • Yes (1 point)
          • No (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Group Certification
        1/4
        • Is the group required to have a shared management system with clear responsibilities for implementation of the system?
          Answer: Yes
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • Yes (1 point)
          • No (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
        • Does the scheme owner have a mechanism that prescribes and justifies how all sites within a group certification will be audited over time?
          Answer: No
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • Yes (1 point)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
        • Is there a sample size formula and sampling approach to determine the number of group members that is externally verified and how the sample is chosen?
          Answer: No
          Score: 0/2
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • Yes (1 point)
          • Yes based on risk assessment (2 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
        • Do the requirements on group certification/verification define the conditions under which a group member shall be suspended or removed from a group?
          Answer: Not applicable
          Possible answers
          • Member suspended from certification (1 point)
          • Member removed from a group (1 point)
          • Group suspension (1 point)
          • No repercussion (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Chain of Custody
        0/0
        • Does the scheme owner require all enterprises that are physically handling the certified product to undergo a CoC audit if the product can be destined for retail sale as a certified, labelled product?
          Answer: Not applicable
          Possible answers
          • Yes (1 point)
          • No (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Laboratory Testing
        2/3
        • In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
          Answer: Yes publicly
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • Yes (on request) (1 point)
          • Yes publicly (1 point)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
        • Are there rules on random sampling and testing for the conformity monitoring?
          Answer: Yes
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • Yes (1 point)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
        • Is there a procedure to deal with non-conforming products manufactured by a client / licensee?
          Answer: No
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • Yes (1 point)
          • No (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
    • Assessor/ Auditor Competencies
      1/8
      • Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not Applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
        Answer: No Information available
        Score: None/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner require that assurance provider auditors successfully complete auditor training on a standard that is relevant to the scheme and that is based on ISO 19011, or equivalent?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require that assurance and oversight providers implement a programme to monitor and ensure the continued competence and good performance of assessors and auditors?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner carry out or require assurance providers to carry out calibration activities to ensure that assessors /auditors are aligned?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • Annually (2 points)
        • Ad Hoc (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require that assurance providers have a Code of Conduct, or equivalent, and supporting procedures to guide behaviour and actions of assurance providers' personnel and to address misconduct
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner assess potential risks to auditor / assessor impartiality and where warranted, do they require assurance providers and oversight bodies to implement practices to mitigate these risks?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
    • Accreditation / Oversight
      3/13
      • Does the scheme require an oversight mechanism and is it documented?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not Applicable (0 points)
      • Is oversight conducted by a third party independent of the scheme owner and assurance providers?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme define the nature and intensity of oversight activities on assurance providers?
        Answer: None
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • <1 year (2 points)
        • 1 year (2 points)
        • 2-3 years (2 points)
        • 4-5 years (1 point)
        • >5 years (1 point)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
        • None (0 points)
      • Does the intensity of oversight activities take account of risk factors associated with the assurance providers and their personnel?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner clearly define the application and selection process for assurance providers?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner assess scheme-specific competence when accepting assurance providers that are accredited to other relevant standards (proxy accreditation)?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Yes assess scheme-specific competence (1 point)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme have or require oversight providers to have documented and accessible complaints and appeals mechanisms?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner define or request that oversight providers define how assurance providers have to address non-conformities raised through oversight?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require that summaries of oversight reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) are made publicly available?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (on request) (1 point)
        • Yes publicly (2 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require that on-site assessments of assurance providers are included in the oversight cycle?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require that oversight includes reviews of assurance provider performance in the field?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
  • Claims & Traceability
    4/6
    • Traceability
      0/0
      • Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements that apply to the full supply chain?
        Answer: Not applicable
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes available on request (1 point)
        • Yes publicly available (2 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Are there any CoC requirements for non-certified material, in case mixing of certified with uncertified inputs is allowed?
        Answer: Not applicable
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to verify that all enterprises within the chain maintain accurate and accessible records that allow any certified product or batch of products to be traceable from the point of sale to the buyer?
        Answer: Not applicable
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Are companies required to keep CoC records for at least the term of certificate validity?
        Answer: Not applicable
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme have a traceability system that enables checking of product flow between links of the supply chain?
        Answer: Not applicable
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
    • Claims & Labelling
      4/6
      • Does the scheme owner have documented requirements for the use of its symbols, logos and/or claims related to its scheme and make them publicly available?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not Applicable (0 points)
      • Do claims requirements specify the types of claims that can be made for different types of CoC models, where the scheme owner allows for more than one model?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Are claims and label users required to use unique license numbers or other tracking mechanisms?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme owner require surveillance of the accurate use of claims and labels in the market, including a complaints mechanism to report misuse?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Is the label accompanied by an explanatory text claim or a link to further information?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Does the scheme have a procedure that defines specific consequences of misuse of claims and do they also require this of their assurance providers?
        Answer: yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)

En­vi­ron­ment 64%

  • Aquatic Toxicity
  • Biodegradability of Substances
  • Chemicals harmful to human health
  • Quantity of Packaging
  • Recyclability of Packaging Material
  • Consumer information regarding sustainable use and disposal of product
  • Chemicals
    5/12
    • Chemical Use
      5/12
      • Does the standard include criteria on chemicals listed on the REACH Candidate List as substances of very high concern?
        Answer: Basic: Restrict use
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Restrict use (1 point)
        • Advanced: Prohibit use except for defined derogations (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        Raw Material Selection Companies will work to continually improve raw material selection, balanced across the three sustainability pillars (social, economic and environmental) by the following actions: 1. Setting and reviewing specifications for individual raw materials that seek to optimise sustainability in sourcing and by ensuring efficient and reliable processing and formulation into products. 2. Selecting raw materials in a way that looks to: a. Establish safety through Raw Material Risk Assessment, by i. carrying out a risk-based assessment ii. minimising as much as possible the use of substances with intrinsic hazardous properties, such as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) and Substances of Very High Concern as defined in Article 57 and identified in accordance with Article 59(1), of the “REACH Regulation” (EC) No 1907/2006 and subsequent amendments. This includes substances subject to restriction according to REACH Annex XV and substances regulated or restricted under other jurisdictions and regulations. b. Manage risks to human health and the environment, by favouring ingredients: i. where the margins of safety are wide ii. which are readily biodegradable iii. which are less likely to bio-accumulate [...] The risk assessment shall be either conducted in the framework of the applicable legislation, mainly the REACH Regulation, or, in those cases where REACH does not apply, in a consistent manner to its principles. Companies shall also verify the formulations of products which intend to carry the Charter product ASP logo via the Charter ESC check. In addition to REACH, all relevant legislation shall be considered before assessing their formulations via the Charter Environmental Safety Check (ESC) approach. . Alternatively, companies shall obtain a documented safety evaluation from suppliers or through collaborative networks and confirm it as appropriate to the circumstances of their use.

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        A) Raw material selection, including safety evaluation of raw materials (essential)

      • Does the standard include criteria on ready biodegradability of substances?
        Answer: Basic: Monitor and restrict use
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Monitor and restrict use (1 point)
        • Advanced: Prohibit use (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        Raw Material Selection Companies will work to continually improve raw material selection, balanced across the three sustainability pillars (social, economic and environmental) by the following actions: [...] 2. Selecting raw materials in a way that looks to: [...] b. Manage risks to human health and the environment, by favouring ingredients: i. where the margins of safety are wide ii. which are readily biodegradable iii. which are less likely to bio-accumulate Indicator 3) POORLY BIODEGRADABLE ORGANICS (PBO’s) USED (contributes to SDG 6) Introduction Poorly biodegradable organic compounds (PBOs) have been in the public’s attention as a potential long-term environmental issue. The Charter PBO Indicator is intended to call companies’ attention to reducing these substances whenever the reduction would bring environmental benefit and would be technically feasible. Measuring Unit All companies report: a) the total amount of chemical raw materials used, in tonnes; b) the purchased quantities of chemicals (according to the Charter PBO-list) in weight (tonnes) Reporting guidelines  Definition of the Poorly Biodegradable Organics: Substances/materials that are neither readily nor inherently biodegradable1 have been included in the Charter PBO List (see annex II) and the Charter reporting shall be based on this List. It is likely that the List will not contain all chemicals2 used by companies participating to the Charter. If a known PBO not covered by the Charter PBO List is used by a company this substance/material shall also be reported against the PBO key performance indicator.  All products produced and sold to the household and/or PC&H cleaning applications shall be considered when the PBOs are reported.  Reporting shall cover active substance without water included.

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        A) Raw material selection, including safety evaluation of raw materials (essential) Indicator 3) POORLY BIODEGRADABLE ORGANICS (PBO’s) USED (contributes to SDG 6)

      • Does the standard include criteria on H statements?
        Answer: Basic: Restrict use by e.g. a risk based approach
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Restrict use by e.g. a risk based approach (1 point)
        • Advanced: Prohibit use with exemptions for some ingredients (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        Raw Material Selection Companies will work to continually improve raw material selection, balanced across the three sustainability pillars (social, economic and environmental) by the following actions: 1. Setting and reviewing specifications for individual raw materials that seek to optimise sustainability in sourcing and by ensuring efficient and reliable processing and formulation into products. 2. Selecting raw materials in a way that looks to: a. Establish safety through Raw Material Risk Assessment, by i. carrying out a risk-based assessment ii. minimising as much as possible the use of substances with intrinsic hazardous properties, such as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) and Substances of Very High Concern as defined in Article 57 and identified in accordance with Article 59(1), of the “REACH Regulation” (EC) No 1907/2006 and subsequent amendments. This includes substances subject to restriction according to REACH Annex XV and substances regulated or restricted under other jurisdictions and regulations. b. Manage risks to human health and the environment, by favouring ingredients: i. where the margins of safety are wide ii. which are readily biodegradable iii. which are less likely to bio-accumulate

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        A) Raw material selection, including safety evaluation of raw materials (essential)

      • Does the scheme include criteria on other substances which have impact on human health and the environment?
        Answer: Basic: Restrict use
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Restrict use (1 point)
        • Advanced: Prohibit use (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        Introduction Poorly biodegradable organic compounds (PBOs) have been in the public’s attention as a potential long-term environmental issue. The Charter PBO Indicator is intended to call companies’ attention to reducing these substances whenever the reduction would bring environmental benefit and would be technically feasible. Measuring Unit All companies report: a) the total amount of chemical raw materials used, in tonnes; b) the purchased quantities of chemicals (according to the Charter PBO-list) in weight (tonnes) Reporting guidelines  Definition of the Poorly Biodegradable Organics: Substances/materials that are neither readily nor inherently biodegradable1 have been included in the Charter PBO List (see annex II) and the Charter reporting shall be based on this List. It is likely that the List will not contain all chemicals2 used by companies participating to the Charter. If a known PBO not covered by the Charter PBO List is used by a company this substance/material shall also be reported against the PBO key performance indicator.  All products produced and sold to the household and/or PC&H cleaning applications shall be considered when the PBOs are reported.  Reporting shall cover active substance without water included. ANNEX II Poorly Biodegradable Organics (PBO) in products subject to the A.I.S.E. Charter Below is a list of major chemical groups or chemicals representing product ingredients that are considered to fulfil the criteria for PBO, i.e. being neither readily nor inherently biodegradable*. A few of these chemical groups may also include biodegradable elements which can be exempted from PBO assignment provided it is justified by concrete data. It is inevitable this list will not contain all chemicals used by A.I.S.E. member companies or associations. If a known PBO not covered by the list below is in use this should also be reported against the PBO key performance indicator within the A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Development. *Organic substances are considered PBO if their biodegradability is below 70% in an inherent biodegradability test system (SCAS or Zahn-Wellens test). This threshold is a priori exceeded by readily biodegradable substances. Another test method used to test for biodegradation is the OECD 303A test. This cannot be considered on its own as evidence of inherent biodegradation, however, if there is supporting evidence to demonstrate that the substance can be degraded (biotically or abiotically) to a level greater than 70% in the environment without a contribution of other mechanisms e.g. adsorption, the substance would not be considered a PBO. It is important to consider the data of the individual substance. Substances not appearing on the PBO list, but for which there is a structural indication that they are likely not inherently biodegradable, or for which data are available showing lack of inherent biodegradability, should be considered as PBOs. PBO Chemicals/Chemical Classes Examples include: Polymers: [...] Substance groups and individual substances: [...] Phthalocyanine based dyes Organic dyes and pigments (Except representatives shown to be outside PBO definition) [...]

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        Indicator 3) POORLY BIODEGRADABLE ORGANICS (PBO’s) USED (contributes to SDG 6)

      • Does the standard include criteria on limitations of aquatic toxicity of the product?
        Answer: Basic: Limitation of aquatic toxicity
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Limitation of aquatic toxicity (1 point)
        • Advanced: Definition of a product specific critical dilution volume (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        To qualify their products as achieving Advanced Sustainability Profile (ASP) status for the relevant category, A.I.S.E. Charter member companies must, in addition to meeting all the other ASP criteria, be able to confirm environmental safety of their product in terms of each ingredient using the ESC Tool. A product is considered to meet this requirement of ASP status if all ingredients can be shown, by using the ESC spreadsheet Tool (Stage 1), to give projected environmental concentrations which are below the predicted no-effect concentration for aquatic toxicity. This concept is well established for performing environmental risk assessment. The ESC Tool contains relevant data on most of the ingredients used in the ASP product categories: • solid and liquid laundry detergents • fabric conditioners • automatic dishwash detergents • dilutable all-purpose cleaners (including floor cleaners), • trigger sprays (glass/window, bathroom, kitchen and hard surface all-purpose cleaners), • manual-dishwash detergents, • toilet cleaners and • professional building care products. This has been reviewed and refined where necessary for these product categories by the A.I.S.E. ESC experts but there are provisions for companies both to refine these data where necessary and to add other ingredients not already included in the ESC Tool. To pass the ESC check, no result should be coloured Red after evaluation in the Tool. If no results are red for your product formulation, it has passed the ESC check and has qualified as meeting that requirement of ASP status. If one or more results are red, or some ingredient(s) are not already in the Tool, you will need to conduct a Stage 2 ESC check if you wish to qualify for the ASP. This Manual is accompanied by the ESC Tool Version 8.0 Excel calculation workbook itself and by an overall flowchart document highlighting the main steps of the ESC process.

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        1. Introduction

      • Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of microplastic?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
      • Does the standard include criteria on the limited use of propellants?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
  • Water
    2/2
    • Water use
      2/2
      • Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
        Answer: Advanced: Monitor water volumes & increase efficiency
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Monitor volumes of water consumption over time (1 point)
        • Advanced: Monitor water volumes & increase efficiency (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        D) Resource Use Policy (essential) Companies shall establish and maintain control arrangements that seek to continually improve sustainability, balanced across the three sustainability pillars by using more efficiently the four key resources used in their own or other production process and in the use of their products: • Energy • Water • Raw materials • Packaging A.I.S.E. CHARTER FOR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING KPI Detailed Explanation Version 1 January 2021 “CHARTER 2020+” Indicator 5) CONSUMED WATER (contributes to SDGs 6 and 12) Measuring unit All companies report: a) the amount of water (potable and non-potable) consumed per annum expressed in m3 of water. Reporting guidelines:  This information is generally available on the invoice from the water supplier. In the case of on site water sources e.g. wells, it should be measured using a meter.  Water added directly in the products is to be included in this indicator.

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        A.I.S.E. CHARTER FOR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING CSP Detailed Explanation Version 15 June 2020 “CHARTER 2020+” D) Resource Use Policy (essential)

  • Inputs
    3/4
    • Packaging
      3/4
      • Does the standard include criteria on the quantity of packaging?
        Answer: Basic: General requirement to minimize the amount of material used
        Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: General requirement to minimize the amount of material used (1 point)
        • Advanced: Defined calculations to measure the quantity of packaging (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        Whilst packaging should clearly fulfil its essential functions, companies shall design packaging and select packaging materials for their products in a way that seeks to improve the sustainability of those products and their packaging across their life-cycles. The packaging system design and material selection shall seek to: • minimise packaging volume and weight, • minimise environmental impacts and improve sustainability of the complete packaging system (i.e. primary, secondary and tertiary packaging) across the whole life cycle of the system. To the extent that it can help achieve this, the packaging system shall be designed to be practically recyclable in the markets where the products will be placed on the market. To support all companies manufacturing and/or placing detergents, cleaners and maintenance products on the market, A.I.S.E. has developed high-level principles to design sustainable plastic packaging for products, with a focus on recyclability - download the guidelines here. In addition, companies shall o consider the use of recycled material where economically available, legally allowable and technically feasible o consider the use of reuse/refill packs and/or returnable containers • permit recovery after use as materials, as energy or by composting. Wherever practicable, the packaging components should be easily separable to facilitate recovery • encourage environmentally responsible use of the contents and disposal of the used packaging • minimise contamination that may arise as emissions or leach from the material when packaging waste is incinerated or landfilled • not inappropriately appeal to children (e.g. toy-shape products specifically intended to attract children). The optimisation with regard to resource use is expected to positively impact simultaneously both, the environmental footprint and the economics of a given packaged product. However, optimising resource use must not be done at the expense of the related social aspects (e.g. child-resistant closures, consumer convenience, etc.).

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        C) Packaging design and selection (within 3 years)

      • Does the standard include criteria on the packaging material in order to facilitate recycling?
        Answer: Advanced: Recyclability of packaging material AND the use of recycled material in packaging
        Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Either recyclability of packaging material OR the use of recycled material in packaging (1 point)
        • Advanced: Recyclability of packaging material AND the use of recycled material in packaging (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        Whilst packaging should clearly fulfil its essential functions, companies shall design packaging and select packaging materials for their products in a way that seeks to improve the sustainability of those products and their packaging across their life-cycles. The packaging system design and material selection shall seek to: • minimise packaging volume and weight, • minimise environmental impacts and improve sustainability of the complete packaging system (i.e. primary, secondary and tertiary packaging) across the whole life cycle of the system. To the extent that it can help achieve this, the packaging system shall be designed to be practically recyclable in the markets where the products will be placed on the market. To support all companies manufacturing and/or placing detergents, cleaners and maintenance products on the market, A.I.S.E. has developed high-level principles to design sustainable plastic packaging for products, with a focus on recyclability - download the guidelines here. In addition, companies shall o consider the use of recycled material where economically available, legally allowable and technically feasible o consider the use of reuse/refill packs and/or returnable containers • permit recovery after use as materials, as energy or by composting. Wherever practicable, the packaging components should be easily separable to facilitate recovery • encourage environmentally responsible use of the contents and disposal of the used packaging • minimise contamination that may arise as emissions or leach from the material when packaging waste is incinerated or landfilled • not inappropriately appeal to children (e.g. toy-shape products specifically intended to attract children). The optimisation with regard to resource use is expected to positively impact simultaneously both, the environmental footprint and the economics of a given packaged product. However, optimising resource use must not be done at the expense of the related social aspects (e.g. child-resistant closures, consumer convenience, etc.).

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        C) Packaging design and selection (within 3 years) Board packaging – recycled content"

  • Energy & Climate
    2/2
    • Climate Change Mitigation
      2/2
      • Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
        Answer: Advanced: Increase efficiency OR increase use of renewables
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Monitor energy consumption over time (1 point)
        • Advanced: Increase efficiency OR increase use of renewables (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        Companies shall establish and maintain control arrangements that seek to continually improve sustainability, balanced across the three sustainability pillars by using more efficiently the four key resources used in their own or other production process and in the use of their products: • Energy • Water • Raw materials • Packaging

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        D) Resource Use Policy (essential)

  • Waste and Air Pollution
    1/2
    • Waste Management
      1/2
      • Does the standard include criteria on volumes of waste?
        Answer: Basic
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Basic (0 points)
        • Advanced: Reduction of volumes of waste (1 point)

        Excerpt from standard:

        Measuring unit All companies report: a) the total amount of waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) sent off site per annum expressed in tonnes; b) of which the amount of hazardous waste sent off-site per annum in tonnes. Reporting guidelines:  Waste that is reused or recycled should not be included;  Waste that is stored on site should not be reported until it leaves the site;  The classification of waste as either hazardous or non-hazardous should be based on the local legislation for the reported country / countries.

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        Indicator 6) WASTE – Off Site, For Disposal (Total Waste - Hazardous plus Non-Hazardous) (contributes to SDGs 3, 6 and 12)

      • Does the scheme include criteria on consumer information on the sustainable use and disposal of the product?
        Answer: Advanced: Consumer information on the sustainable use of the product
        Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Information provided to consumers on the disposal of the product (0 points)
        • Advanced: Consumer information on the sustainable use of the product (1 point)

        Excerpt from standard:

        Safe use icons usage policy Companies shall establish a policy of providing direct access to information to guide consumers and users in the safe use and disposal of products and packaging. Specifically, this policy shall have as its aim that the safe use advice be used on household products as set out in the corresponding A.I.S.E. guidelines using pictograms and standard phrases are properly communicated to consumers (accessible via www.aise.eu/library/artwork.aspx) . For professional products, this policy shall be aimed to maximizing the usage of relevant pictograms developed by A.I.S.E. for the Professional Cleaning & Health (PC&H) sector (accessible via www.aise.eu/library/artwork.aspx). For products carrying or intended to carry the Charter ASP logo, this is a specific requirement specified in the product category ASP criteria. In a business-to-business situation, companies shall provide additional communication means such as personal contacts (account management), training (in-house or on-site), technical service and technical product information sheets. Best use information usage policy The company shall establish a policy of providing to the consumer and end-user adequate best use information in order to encourage sustainability in the use phase. This may be through on-pack or other reference to the www.cleanright.eu portal and/or through the use of relevant A.I.S.E. category best use information across relevant SKUs, subject to product appropriateness, suitability and label space. For products carrying or intended to carry the Charter ASP logo, there is a specific requirement for specified information according to category (best use cleanright tips). For the purpose of verification, the company shall provide evidence of the existence of such a policy and that it is included in compliance reviews. The details of specific requirements to be communicated by companies as per industry guidance is provided in each Advanced Sustainability profile, per product category.”

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        J) Consumer and User Information (within 3 years)

  • Environmental Management
    2/2
    • Does the standard include criteria on environmental policy or management instruments (like EMAS or ISO 14001)?
      Answer: Advanced: Certification (third party) of final manufacturing plant
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      Score: 2/2
      Possible answers
      • Basic: Verification (self-declaration) of final manufacturing plant (1 point)
      • Advanced: Certification (third party) of final manufacturing plant (2 points)

      Excerpt from standard:

      Companies shall establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve an environmental management system (EMS) in relation to their manufacturing activities. The EMS, which will be appropriate to the nature and scale and environmental impacts of their activities, products and services, will ensure that: • Significant environmental aspects of the company’s operations that may adversely impact the environment are identified • Objectives and targets are set and documented, a programme to achieve those objectives and targets is in place, and roles and responsibilities are defined and documented • All employees are trained, competent for the tasks they perform, and aware of the consequences of failures • Operations that are associated with identified significant environmental aspects are planned to ensure they are carried out under specified conditions • Emergency situations and potential risk areas that may impact the environment have been identified and procedures to prevent or mitigate associated environmental impacts are in place, and periodically tested and reviewed • Procedures are in place to: o Monitor and measure the identified, significant environmental aspects, regularly via the annual Charter KPI reporting. In addition, the global SDGs and accompanying reporting guidelines (e.g. UN Global Compact and GRI) provide a comprehensive framework for companies for this purpose via https://www.globalreporting.org/information/SDGs/Pages/Reporting-on-theSDGs.aspx . o Periodically evaluate compliance with legal and other relevant requirements o Control non-conformities and take corrective and preventive actions o Maintain appropriate records • Senior management review takes place at regular intervals and assesses opportunities for improvements and changes to the policy, the system and objectives and targets

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      F) Manufacturing environmental management (essential)

  • Quality
    1/1
    • Quality and Suitability
      1/1
      • Does the standard include criteria on the fitness for use of the product for the intended purpose?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        Best use information usage policy The company shall establish a policy of providing to the consumer and end-user adequate best use information in order to encourage sustainability in the use phase. This may be through on-pack or other reference to the www.cleanright.eu portal and/or through the use of relevant A.I.S.E. category best use information across relevant SKUs, subject to product appropriateness, suitability and label space. For products carrying or intended to carry the Charter ASP logo, there is a specific requirement for specified information according to category (best use cleanright tips).

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        J) Consumer and User Information (within 3 years)


So­cio-E­co­nom­ic 31%

  • Verification of Core Labour Standards along the Supply Chain
  • Equal Opportunities
  • CSR Strategy
  • Labour Rights and Working Conditions
    1/4
    • ILO Core Conventions
      0/2
      • Does the standard require compliance with (at least) all ILO core labour standards for different suppliers along the supply chain?
        Answer: No Information available
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Main tier 1 suppliers (1 point)
        • Advanced: All tier 1 suppliers (2 points)
    • Health and Safety
      1/2
      • Does the standard include criteria on occupational health and safety, as defined in ILO 155?
        Answer: Basic: Partial compliance with ILO 155
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Partial compliance with ILO 155 (1 point)
        • Advanced: Full compliance with ILO 155 (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        a) Companies shall establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve a corporate social responsibility policy. Global trends and changing stakeholder expectations make companies realize the value of incorporating social beside environmental sustainability into core operations. Companies with integrated social and environmental sustainability strategies, governance structure and implementation underpinned by mature management systems are better prepared to face financial and non-financial risks, challenges, and grab emerging opportunities to gain long-term competitive advantage. Building and maintaining such systems requires executive buy-in, involvement of staff and stakeholder engagement in order to: • Assess risks related to social sustainability areas • Define what social areas are important for, i.e. have relevant impact on, the business and its environment • Diligently and responsibly manage priority risk areas from commitment to supplier engagement • Be transparent about structure, processes, performance, success and challenges. Targeting those aspects, comprehensive Social Responsibility Guidance and a self-evaluation tool are provided by A.I.S.E. (see www.aise.eu/csr). b) Companies shall establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) in relation to their manufacturing activities. The OHSMS, which will be appropriate to the nature and scale and occupational health and safety impacts of their activities, products and services; will ensure that: • Hazards arising from and within their manufacturing activities that may have a significant impact on occupational health and safety are identified and risk assessments made • Significant occupational health and safety risks that are identified by these assessments are eliminated or controlled effectively • Emergency situations and potential accidents that may impact occupational health and safety have been identified, procedures to prevent or mitigate such impacts are in place, and these are periodically tested and reviewed • Senior management review takes place at planned intervals and assesses opportunities for improvements and changes to the system and to objectives and targets Specifically, where the manufacturing operations involve use or handling of enzymes, companies will follow the A.I.S.E. “Guidelines for the Safe Handling of Enzymes in Detergent Manufacturing” or other approaches which give an equivalent level of protection. In addition, it is also possible to make use of the material developed by A.I.S.E. and AMFEP (European Association of Enzymes Manufacturer) to train employees on safety procedures in this regard (available here).

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        E) Social Responsibility (SR) policy and Occupational health and safety management (essential)

  • Business Practice and Ethical Issues
    1/2
    • Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
      1/1
      • Does the standard include a requirement for compliance with relevant local, regional and national laws and regulations?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        II. Operational Framework For all operations under the company’s own control, CSPs shall be implemented within frameworks that contain two basic commitments: 1. Compliance with all applicable legal requirements as a fundamental minimum; 2. Continual improvement of sustainability balanced across the three pillars – social, economic and environmental – the latter being assessed across the life cycle of products.

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        I. General conditions

    • Corruption and Bribery
      0/1
      • Does the standard include criteria on the prevention of corruption and bribery?
        Answer: No Information available
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Corruption and bribery is prohibited (1 point)
        • Advanced (0 points)
  • Company Responsibility
    2/7
    • Company Responsibility in Europe
      2/5
      • Does the standard require the implementation of measures that aim at generating equal economic opportunities for women and men?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
      • Does the standard require the definition of a company-wide CSR strategy?
        Answer: Advanced: CSR strategy is publicly available
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 2/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: A CSR strategy is defined (1 point)
        • Advanced: CSR strategy is publicly available (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        a) Companies shall establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve a corporate social responsibility policy. Global trends and changing stakeholder expectations make companies realize the value of incorporating social beside environmental sustainability into core operations. Companies with integrated social and environmental sustainability strategies, governance structure and implementation underpinned by mature management systems are better prepared to face financial and non-financial risks, challenges, and grab emerging opportunities to gain long-term competitive advantage. Building and maintaining such systems requires executive buy-in, involvement of staff and stakeholder engagement in order to: • Assess risks related to social sustainability areas • Define what social areas are important for, i.e. have relevant impact on, the business and its environment • Diligently and responsibly manage priority risk areas from commitment to supplier engagement • Be transparent about structure, processes, performance, success and challenges. Targeting those aspects, comprehensive Social Responsibility Guidance and a self-evaluation tool are provided by A.I.S.E. (see www.aise.eu/csr).

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        E) Social Responsibility (SR) policy and Occupational health and safety management (essential)

      • Does the standard include criteria on community engagement?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
      • Does the standard include requirements on measures that aim at managing demographic change?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
    • Impact Assessment
      0/2
      • Does the standard include criteria on assessing the impacts of operations on human rights?
        Answer: No Information available
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Human Rights Impact Assessment OR Social Impact Assessment (1 point)
        • Advanced: Human Rights Impact Assessment AND Social Impact Assessment (2 points)

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of renewable raw materials (e.g. palm oil) and/or extraction and production of ingredients

Manufacturing

Production of detergents and cleaning agents by the mixing of various ingredients (vegetable or petroleum-based)

Transportation / distribution

Transport routes from one production stage to the next and to end users

Products use and consumption

Usage of detergents and cleaning agents

End-of-life

Proper disposal of packaging along with degradability and toxicity of the product (in water) after its use