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  • Standard organisation
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XertifiX regularly reviews factories and quarries in India, China and Vietnam to ensure that the standard criteria are met: the standard includes the ILO's core labor agreements, including the prohibition of child labor and slavery, better protection of the health and safety of adult workers, fair Wages and working hours, environmental protection and legality. If the requirements are met, XertifiX issues certificates for the stones.
XertifiX is an NGO that fights for better working conditions and environmental protection in the Asian stone sector. XertifiX, based in Hanover, has around 50 members, an honorary board of directors and a full-time managing director. For the so-called "third-party audits", XertifiX commissions auditors in India, China and Vietnam to monitor the supply chains.
XertifiX label carries out unannounced third-party audits in Asian quarries and factories. XertifiX understands its audits not only as a "checking instrument", but also and above all as important, long-term building blocks for improving the working conditions of workers and environmental protection.
Information about scheme documents

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

The XertifiX-Standard Version 3 XertifiX Lizenzvertrag (German) XertifiX Licence Agreement (English) Satzung (Articles of the Association, partly in English)

Cred­i­bil­i­ty 68%

  • Availability of Scheme Structure
  • Independence of Scheme Owner from Certificate Holder
  • Availability of Standard
  • Public Consultation of Standard

    From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.

  • 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

    From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.

  • Assessment Reports Availability
  • Scope and Duration of Certificate / License
  • Certified or Verified Enterprise / Labelled Product List

    From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.

  • Accredited/ Approved Assurance Providers
  • Independent Conformity Assessment

    From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.

  • Consistent Decision-Making on Conformity
  • Procedure on Non-Conformities
  • Claims and Labelling Policy
  • Scheme Management
    12/19
    • Governance
      9/12
      • 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: No
        Score: 0/2
        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 (on request)
        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 (on request)
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (on request) (1 point)
        • Yes publicly (2 points)
    • Impact
      1/5
      • Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
        Answer: Yes (on request)
        Score: 1/2
        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: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • yes (1 point)
      • Does the scheme owner make sustainability results from M&E available?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/2
        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
    10/13
    • 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: All stakeholders
      Score: 2/2
      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: No
      Score: 0/1
      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 (on request)
      Score: 1/2
      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: No
      Score: 0/1
      Possible answers
      • Yes (1 point)
      • No (0 points)
      • Not applicable (0 points)
  • Assurance
    27/42
    • Assurance System
      13/18
      • 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: No
        Score: 0/2
        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: Yes (on request)
        Score: 2/2
        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: Annual
        Score: 1/1
        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: yes
        Score: 1/1
        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: yes available on request
        Score: 1/2
        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: No
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
    • Conformity Assessment
      10/15
      • 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: No
          Score: 0/1
          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: 1 year or less
          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: Required
          Score: 2/2
          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
        0/0
        • Is the group required to have a shared management system with clear responsibilities for implementation of the system?
          Answer: Not applicable
          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: Not applicable
          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: Not applicable
          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
        0/1
        • 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: No
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • Yes (1 point)
          • No (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
      • Laboratory Testing
        0/1
        • In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
          Answer: Not applicable
          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: No
          Score: 0/1
          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: Not applicable
          Possible answers
          • Yes (1 point)
          • No (0 points)
          • Not applicable (0 points)
    • Assessor/ Auditor Competencies
      4/8
      • Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
        Answer: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        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
        Score: 0/1
        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: Ad Hoc
        Score: 1/2
        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: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        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
      0/1
      • Does the scheme require an oversight mechanism and is it documented?
        Answer: No
        Score: 0/1
        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: Not applicable
        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: Not applicable
        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: Not applicable
        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: Not applicable
        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: Not applicable
        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: Not applicable
        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: Not applicable
        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: Not applicable
        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: Not applicable
        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: Not applicable
        Possible answers
        • No (0 points)
        • Yes (1 point)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
  • Claims & Traceability
    9/11
    • Traceability
      4/6
      • Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements that apply to the full supply chain?
        Answer: Yes publicly available
        Score: 2/2
        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: No
        Score: 0/1
        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: No
        Score: 0/1
        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: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        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: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers
        • Yes (1 point)
        • No (0 points)
        • Not applicable (0 points)
    • Claims & Labelling
      5/5
      • 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: Not applicable
        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: Yes
        Score: 1/1
        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 20%

  • Reducing Energy Consumption (Production Phase)
  • Land rehabilitation
  • Permits
  • Proper handling of chemicals
  • Reduction of water consumption (production phase)
  • Waste management (production phase)
  • Criteria on Air Pollution
  • Criteria on noise emission
  • Compliance with nvironmental laws and regulations
  • Chemicals
    2/3
    • Chemical Use
      1/2
      • Does the standard include criteria on chemical use?
        Answer: Basic: Document use of all chemicals
        Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Document use of all chemicals (1 point)
        • Advanced: Increase efficiency/reduce chemical use (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        "6. Hazardous materials (e.g. chemicals, fuels): Proper storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials (e.g. a list about origin and use of hazardous materials, labelling of hazardous materials, locked storage rooms, handling by qualified personnel)"

        Referenzdokumente:

        Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): IV.6. Hazardous Materials

    • Handling of Chemicals
      1/1
      • Does the standard include criteria on proper handling of chemicals by qualified personnel?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        "6. Hazardous materials (e.g. chemicals, fuels): Proper storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials (e.g. a list about origin and use of hazardous materials, labelling of hazardous materials, locked storage rooms, handling by qualified personnel)"

        Referenzdokumente:

        Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): IV.6. Hazardous Materials

  • Biodiversity & Ecosystems
    0/5
    • Ecosystem Values and Functions
      0/5
      • Does the standard have requirements to respect legally protected and internationally recognized areas?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        b. Safeguard of legally protected and internationally recognized areas

        Referenzdokumente:

        IV. Environmental Protection 1. Ecosystem and protected areas

      • Does the scheme include criteria for the monitoring and protection of High Conservation Value Areas?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
      • Does the standard include criteria on rehabilitation of expended areas to reactivate them as an ecosystem?
        Answer: Advanced: Plan and obliged reserve fund for rehabilitation
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Requirement for rehabilitation plan (1 point)
        • Advanced: Plan and obliged reserve fund for rehabilitation (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        "1. Ecosystem and protected areas a. Minimize the negative effects on the ecosystem according to the local law (e.g. by offsetting the residual net loss of biodiversity). Ensure adequate financial resources for this purpose."

        Referenzdokumente:

        Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): IV.1.

      • Does the standard require a biodiversity management plan to continuously manage impacts during the extraction phase?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
  • Water
    3/5
    • Water use
      3/3
      • Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
        Answer: Advanced: Monitor water volumes & increase efficiency
        Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
        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:

        Develop and implement water management measures (incl. monitoring the water consumption; identifying the saving potential e.g. by water saving installations, the re-usage of water or the usage of rain water)

        Referenzdokumente:

        IV. Environmental Protection 4. Water Management

      • Does the standard include criteria on reusing/recycling or harvesting water?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        Develop and implement water management measures (incl. monitoring the water consumption; identifying the saving potential e.g. by water saving installations, the re-usage of water or the usage of rain water)

        Referenzdokumente:

        IV. Environmental Protection 4. Water Management

    • Impacts on Water Resources
      0/2
      • Does the standard include criteria on impacts on the water levels of surface and/or ground water?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
      • Does the standard include criteria on the quality of surface and/or ground water?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
  • Energy and Climate
    0/2
    • Climate Change Mitigation
      0/2
      • Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
        Answer: Advanced: Increase efficiency OR increase use of renewables
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Monitor energy consumption over time (1 point)
        • Advanced: Increase efficiency OR increase use of renewables (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        "5. Energy Management: Develop and implement energy management measures (e.g. by the replacement of old power consuming machines by newer power saving ones or other power saving equipment, and usage of renewable energy sources (RES))"

        Referenzdokumente:

        Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): IV.5.

  • Waste and Air Pollution
    0/7
    • Waste Management
      0/3
      • Does the standard include criteria on measures to reduce waste?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        d. Recycling of material and/or re-use of materials (where applicable)

        Referenzdokumente:

        IV.3. Pollution and Waste Management d.

      • Does the standard include criteria on re-using or recycling waste on-site?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        d. Recycling of material and/or re-use of materials (where applicable)

        Referenzdokumente:

        IV. Environmental Protection 3. Pollution and Waste Management

      • Does the standard include criteria on waste management in the production phase?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        "a. Segregation, proper storage, and disposal of all kind of waste according to the local law (e.g. quarry waste, hazardous waste, waste water, waste water slurry, sludges, chemical containers, glass, plastics etc.). Where applicable, official documents for the disposal of the waste (e.g. disposal of sludges)."

        Referenzdokumente:

        Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): IV.3.

    • Air pollution (excl. GHG) and Emission
      0/4
      • Does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
        Answer: Advanced: Filtering systems or processing technology
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Monitor emissions over time (1 point)
        • Advanced: Filtering systems or processing technology (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        c. Reduction of air pollution according to the local law (e.g. by filtering mechanisms)

        Referenzdokumente:

        IV. Environmental Protection 3. Pollution and Waste Management

      • Does the standard include criteria on noise emissions from the production site?
        Answer: Advanced: Reduce noise
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Monitor noise levels over time (1 point)
        • Advanced: Reduce noise (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        b. Reduction of noise emission according to the local law (e.g. by setting limits to rock blasting times).

        Referenzdokumente:

        IV. Environmental Protection 3. Pollution and Waste Management

  • Environmental Management
    0/3
    • Does the standard include a general criterion on compliance with all relevant local, regional and national environmental laws and regulations?
      Answer: No
      Degree of Obligation: Recommended
      Score: 0/1
      Possible answers

      Excerpt from standard:

      b. Compliance with local and national laws and regulations

      Referenzdokumente:

      VI. Legality, traceability, and business ethics 1. Legality

    • Does the standard include criteria to ensure that relevant and up-to-date permits are held (such as water use rights or land use titles)?
      Answer: No
      Degree of Obligation: Recommended
      Score: 0/1
      Possible answers
      • No (0 points)
      • Yes (1 point)
      • Not Applicable (0 points)

      Excerpt from standard:

      Availability of all relevant official environmental documents and permits (e.g. water use and land use titles).

      Referenzdokumente:

      IV. Environmental Protection 7 Laws

    • Does the standard include criteria on assessing the environmental risks and impacts of production/operations prior to any significant intensification or expansion of business operations/cultivation and infrastructure?
      Answer: No
      Degree of Obligation: Recommended
      Score: 0/1
      Possible answers

      Excerpt from standard:

      b. The environmental impact must be evaluated by the producer. In case of detected potential environmental risks or negative impacts: the company documents these effects and develops a plan of concrete mitigation measures. Ensure monitoring that the mitigative measures are effective.

      Referenzdokumente:

      IV. Environmental Protection 2. Environmental Management System

So­cio-E­co­nom­ic 47%

  • Freedom of Association
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Non-Discrimination
  • Legal Minimum Wage
  • Minimization of mineral dust
  • Protective Equipment
  • Core Labour Standards along the Supply Chain
  • Prohibition of Forced Labour
  • Minimum Age / ILO 138
  • Prohibition of the worst forms of child labour / ILO 182
  • Equal Remuneration / ILO 100
  • Provision of Social Benefits
  • Social and Cultural Rights and Community Engagement
    0/3
    • Social and Cultural Rights
      0/3
      • Does the standard include criteria on dispute resolution mechanisms for affected communities?
        Answer: Basic: The standard has to require a grievance mechanism for affected communities
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: The standard has to require a grievance mechanism for affected communities (1 point)
        • Advanced: The standard provides fair compensation for negative impacts of operations on local communities and individuals (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        1. Installation of a grievance mechanisms for affected communities (e.g. a system for reporting, assessing, and addressing complaints and claims by affected parties in the region where the economic activity is taking place.)

        Referenzdokumente:

        V. Community

      • Does the standard include criteria on the protection of local historical, archaeological, cultural, and spiritual properties and sites?
        Answer: No Information available
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Basic (0 points)
        • Advanced: Protect and do not impede access (1 point)
  • Labour Rights and Working Conditions
    26/45
    • ILO Core Conventions
      8/9
      • Does the standard require compliance with (at least) all ILO core labour standards for different suppliers along the supply chain?
        Answer: Basic: main tier 1 suppliers
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/2
        Possible answers
        • Basic: main tier 1 suppliers (1 point)
        • Advanced: all tier 1 suppliers (2 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        XertifiX compulsory criteria include: Compliance with ILO core labor standards

      • Does the standard include criteria on freedom of association and the right to organize as described in ILO 87?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        a. Workers have the right to organise or join unions. Union representatives shall have access to their members at work.

        Referenzdokumente:

        I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 3. Labour Union Access and Collective Bargaining (ILO Conventions No. 87 and No. 98)

      • Does the standard include criteria on the right to collective bargaining, as laid down by ILO 98?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        b. The workers have the right to bargain collectively.

        Referenzdokumente:

        I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 3. Labour Union Access and Collective Bargaining (ILO Conventions No. 87 and No. 98)

      • Does the standard prohibit forced and compulsory labour as defined in ILO 29 and ILO 105?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        a. Employees are allowed to leave the workplace when they finish their working day b. No employment of workers that is connected to human trafficking c. No use, attempted, or threatened use of physical force against the employees d. No forms of pressure intended to make employees dependent from employer such as: Withhold workers’ official documents (i.e. ID, passports), payments and deposits, no unfair loans or other forms of economic pressure.

        Referenzdokumente:

        I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 2. No Bonded Labour (ILO Conventions No. 29 and No. 105)

      • Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of child labour as defined under ILO 138?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        a. Children below 15 years are not allowed to work (ILO Conventions 138)

        Referenzdokumente:

        I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 1. No Child Labour (ILO Conventions No. 138 and No. 182)

      • Does the standard cover requirements on the prohibition of the worst forms of child labour as defined under ILO 182?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        b. Young workers below 18 years are not allowed to do hazardous work (ILO Convention 182)

        Referenzdokumente:

        I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 1. No Child Labour (ILO Conventions No. 138 and No. 182)

      • Does the standard address the payment of equal wages as defined in ILO 100?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        4. No Discrimination (ILO Conventions No. 100 and No. 111) a. No discrimination due to factors such as race, ethnicity, nationality, class, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or health status or due to any other factor that could be used to discriminate. i. in reference to employment, payment, or job promotion

        Referenzdokumente:

        https://www.xertifix.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/XertifiX-Standard-3.-Auflage-engl.pdf

      • Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination in the workplace, as defined in ILO 111?
        Answer: Yes
        Degree of Obligation: Immediately
        Score: 1/1
        Possible answers

        Excerpt from standard:

        a. No discrimination due to factors such as race, ethnicity, nationality, class, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or health status or due to any other factor that could be used to discriminate. i. in reference to employment, payment, or job promotion. ii. in reference to any kind of practices that could result from one the mentioned factors.

        Referenzdokumente:

        I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 4. No Discrimination (ILO Conventions No. 100 and No. 111)

    • Labour Rights
      10/20
      • Voluntary Labour
        1/2
        • Does the standard prohibit the withholding of workers' documents?
          Answer: Advanced: must prohibit the withholding of workers' documents
          Degree of Obligation: Immediately
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • Basic (0 points)
          • Advanced: must prohibit the withholding of workers' documents (1 point)

          Excerpt from standard:

          d. No forms of pressure intended to make employees dependent from employer such as: Withhold workers’ official documents (i.e. ID, passports), payments and deposits, no unfair loans or other forms of economic pressure.

          Referenzdokumente:

          I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 2. No Bonded Labour (ILO Conventions No. 29 and No. 105)

        • Does the standard include criteria on the freedom of movemenent of employees?
          Answer: Basic
          Degree of Obligation: Immediately
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • Basic (0 points)
          • Advanced: Must not restrict freedom of movement (1 point)

          Excerpt from standard:

          a. Employees are allowed to leave the workplace when they finish their working day

          Referenzdokumente:

          I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 2. No Bonded Labour (ILO Conventions No. 29 and No. 105)

      • Child Labour
        1/1
        • Does the standard require verification and documentation of age of (young) workers?
          Answer: Yes
          Degree of Obligation: Immediately
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          c. Employers are held to keep records of all workers including birthdays (keep copies of the age verification)

          Referenzdokumente:

          I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 1. No Child Labour (ILO Conventions No. 138 and No. 182)

      • Gender
        0/2
        • Does the standard include criteria on the right to maternity leave (as defined in ILO 183)?
          Answer: Basic: Partial compliance
          Degree of Obligation: Recommended
          Score: 0/2
          Possible answers
          • Basic: Partial compliance (1 point)
          • Advanced: Full compliance (2 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          b. Adequate work for pregnant women and special leave at pre- and post-delivery (according to local law, at least ILO 183)

          Referenzdokumente:

          III. Contractual Issues 4. Women’s Rights: Compliance with all gender guidelines

      • Wages and Benefits
        5/8
        • Does the standard require paying wages sufficient to meet basic needs of the worker and his or her family (living wage)?
          Answer: No
          Degree of Obligation: Recommended
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          b. Payment of living wage, if the minimum wage is below the living wage (ILO Convention 131)

          Referenzdokumente:

          III. Contractual Issues 2. Fair Payment

        • Does the standard require paying legal minimum wages?
          Answer: Yes
          Degree of Obligation: Immediately
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          a. Payment of minimum wage according to the local law.

          Referenzdokumente:

          III. Contractual Issues 2. Fair Payment

        • Does the standard require the provision of social benefits?
          Answer: Yes
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          f. Payment of social insurance according to the local law (e.g. „Employees State Insurance“ / „Provident Fund“ or “Pension Insurance”/ ”Medical Insurance” etc.)

          Referenzdokumente:

          III. Contractual Issues 2. Fair Payment

        • Does the standard require compensating overtime?
          Answer: Advanced: Yes and overtime is paid at a rate of at least 125% of the regular income
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 2/2
          Possible answers
          • Basic: Yes (1 point)
          • Advanced: Yes and overtime is paid at a rate of at least 125% of the regular income (2 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          c. Overtime work is voluntary and must be paid higher than regular work (ILO Recommendation R116); it shall not exceed 12h per week.

          Referenzdokumente:

          III. Contractual Issues 3. Fair Working Hours

        • Does the standard require paid leave?
          Answer: Advanced: Two out of three (casual/sick/annual leave)
          Degree of Obligation: Recommended
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • Basic (0 points)
          • Advanced: Two out of three (casual/sick/annual leave) (1 point)

          Excerpt from standard:

          d. Paid annual leave and paid leave in case of sickness according to the local law

          Referenzdokumente:

          III. Contractual Issues 2. Fair Payment

        • Does the standard require wages being paid in a timely, regular and convenient manner understood by all employees?
          Answer: Basic: Yes, some measures are in place
          Degree of Obligation: Immediately
          Score: 1/2
          Possible answers
          • Basic: Yes, some measures are in place (1 point)
          • Advanced: Yes, all measures are in place (2 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          c. Punctual payment according to the contract

          Referenzdokumente:

          III. Contractual Issues 2. Fair Payment

      • Working Hours
        2/2
        • Does the standard include criteria on working hours, rest days or overtime?
          Answer: Advanced: Standard requirements comply with ILO 1 requirements
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 2/2
          Possible answers
          • Basic: Requirement to include criteria on working hours, rest days or overtime / voluntary extra work at least according to national law or industry specific minimum standards (1 point)
          • Advanced: Standard requirements comply with ILO 1 requirements (2 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          a. Working hours maximum 8h per day and maximum working hours per week according to the local law, but not more than 48h (ILO Convention 1)

          Referenzdokumente:

          III. Contractual Issues 3. Fair Working Hours

      • Scope of Labour Rights
        0/3
        • Do worker's rights and benefits set out by the standard apply to all forms of work?
          Answer: No
          Degree of Obligation: Not covered
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
        • Do the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to sub-contracted labour?
          Answer: No
          Degree of Obligation: Not covered
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
        • Does the standard include criteria on the establishment of labour contracts compliant with national legal requirements?
          Answer: No
          Degree of Obligation: Recommended
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • No (0 points)
          • Yes (1 point)
          • Not Applicable (0 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          a. Written company contracts also in the language of workers. Records of all workers (including temporary, seasonal and migrant workers) need to be kept. Identity cards for all workers.

          Referenzdokumente:

          III. Contractual Issues 1. Employment

      • Other Labour Rights
        1/2
        • Does the standard include requirements to inform workers about their labour rights?
          Answer: Yes
          Degree of Obligation: Immediately
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          "c. Information to all staff about the workers’ rights, the purpose of the XertifiX standard and the audit processes (especially regarding the rights and duties of the workers to fulfil this standard)"

          Referenzdokumente:

          Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): III.1

        • Does the standard include requirements on setting up policies or procedures to manage basic labour rights in the workplace?
          Answer: No
          Degree of Obligation: Not covered
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
    • Health and Safety
      8/16
      • Occupational Health and Safety
        7/14
        • Does the standard prohibit harassment or abuse of workers?
          Answer: Yes
          Degree of Obligation: Immediately
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          C. No use, attempted, or threatened use of physical force against the employees

          Referenzdokumente:

          I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 2. No Bonded Labour (ILO Conventions No. 29 and No. 105)

        • Does the standard require training of workers on health and safety issues?
          Answer: Advanced: Systematic
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • Basic (0 points)
          • Advanced: Systematic (1 point)

          Excerpt from standard:

          b. Realisation of an annual health and safety training (including e.g. raising awareness of occupational diseases for instance silicosis)

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

        • Does the standard include requirements on workplace conditions?
          Answer: Advanced
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • Basic: Some requirements on proper workplace environment. (1 point)
          • Advanced (0 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          d. Adequate workplace conditions regarding i. space (e.g. surface area of a workplace in a production facility with a minimum of 1,5 sqm) ii. maximum temperature (e.g. by working in off-peak hours in quarries, provision of shadow shelter) iii. reduction of dust e.g. by regular and sufficient sprinkling of water in high dust zone to prevent inhalation of dust by the workers or by wet processing and proper ventilation (ILO Recommendation 156) Dry processing only with dust detection on the machine and room air extraction in the work area. If the workplace air is dusty, provide suitable respiratory protection free of charge. iv. proper lighting v. ergonomics and weight (e.g. reduction of vibrations at drills or grinding machines by isolation measures; maximum weight to lift per person) (ILO Recommendation 156)

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

        • Does the standard require policies and procedures to manage health and safety in the workplace?
          Answer: Yes
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          a. Designation of responsible staff for health and safety b. Realisation of an annual health and safety training (including e.g. raising awareness of occupational diseases for instance silicosis) c. Risk-Assessment: written documentation of accidents and the application of adequate measures to avoid such accidents in the future (...)

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

        • Does the standard include requirements on protective equipment for the employees?
          Answer: Yes
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          e. Provision (free of charge) and usage of adequate PPE (FFP2 masks, eye protection, helmets, ear protection, gloves, aprons, and boots). Introduction of measures by employer to control the regular usage of PPE.

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

        • Does the standard include requirements on minimization of exposure to silica and other mineral dust?
          Answer: Yes
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          d. Adequate workplace conditions regarding: iii. reduction of dust e.g. by regular and sufficient sprinkling of water in high dust zone to prevent inhalation of dust by the workers or by wet processing and proper ventilation (ILO Recommendation 156) Dry processing only with dust detection on the machine and room air extraction in the work area. If the workplace air is dusty, provide suitable respiratory protection free of charge.

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

        • Does the standard include requirements on averting of danger?
          Answer: No
          Degree of Obligation: Recommended
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          f. Building and construction safety ii. Safety measures on machines (installation and usage) and valid inspection certificates and / or approvals for equipment (e.g. pneumatic drills) in accordance with the local law

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

        • Does the standard include criteria on the access to basic medical services for workers?
          Answer: Basic: Only treatment of acute work-related accidents/ illness
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 1/2
          Possible answers
          • Basic: Only treatment of acute work-related accidents/ illness (1 point)
          • Advanced: Work-related accidents plus preventative care (2 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          c. Doctor / hospital nearby or transportation by employer to the doctor / hospital in case of accident or illness during working hours. Visible display of the name and contact numbers of the doctors / physician.

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 2. Medical Care

        • Does the standard require compensation payments/ covering of costs in case of work related accidents and injuries?
          Answer: Basic: Partial coverage of costs
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 1/2
          Possible answers
          • Basic: Partial coverage of costs (1 point)
          • Advanced: Full coverage of costs (2 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          "f. Payment of social insurance according to the local law (e.g. „Employees State Insurance“ / „Provident Fund“ or “Pension Insurance”/ ”Medical Insurance” etc.)"

          Referenzdokumente:

          Xertifix Standard (3rd ed):III.2

        • Does the standard require that workers have access to safe drinking water?
          Answer: Advanced
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • Basic: Drinking water is available (1 point)
          • Advanced (0 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          d. Adequate workplace conditions regarding vii. Provision of safe drinking water

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

        • Does the standard require safe and appropriate housing for workers?
          Answer: No
          Degree of Obligation: Recommended
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          a. Separation of accommodation from production area. b. Availability of safe drinking water and sanitation facilities c. Reasonable levels of decency, hygiene, and comfort (ILO recommendation 115–II). according to the local customs d. No excessive and inadequate charging for the provided accommodation.

          Referenzdokumente:

          V. Community 2. Living conditions of the workers (if accommodation is provided)

        • Does the standard require access to clean and improved sanitation facilities?
          Answer: Advanced
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • Basic: Sanitation facilities are available (1 point)
          • Advanced (0 points)

          Excerpt from standard:

          d. Adequate workplace conditions regarding vi. proper sanitation facilities

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

      • Building and Fire Safety
        1/2
        • Does the standard include criteria on building safety?
          Answer: No
          Degree of Obligation: Recommended
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          "f. Building and construction safety i. safe building structure ii. Safety measures on machines (installation and usage) and valid inspection certificates and / or approvals for equipment (e.g. pneumatic drills) in accordance with the local law iii. proper electrical installations (e.g. isolation of cables) iv. elimination of tripping hazards v. fire-preparedness (e.g. fire extinguishers) vi. availability and accessibility of emergency exits vii. clear escape routes."

          Referenzdokumente:

          Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

        • Does the standard include criteria on evacuation safety and emergency management plan?
          Answer: Advanced: An emergency management plan exists
          Degree of Obligation: Transition Period
          Score: 1/1
          Possible answers
          • Basic (0 points)
          • Advanced: An emergency management plan exists (1 point)

          Excerpt from standard:

          "c. Risk-Assessment: written documentation of accidents and the application of adequate measures to avoid such accidents in the future"

          Referenzdokumente:

          II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

  • Business Practice and Ethical Issues
    0/5
    • Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
      0/2
      • Legality
        0/2
        • Does the standard include criteria on business legality?
          Answer: Basic
          Degree of Obligation: Immediately
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers
          • Basic (0 points)
          • Advanced: The scheme assesses business legality for certificate holders, e.g. checking all permits that are required by law (national, regional, local) within a due diligence process. (1 point)

          Excerpt from standard:

          a. Legality of the production site

          Referenzdokumente:

          VI. Legality, traceability, and business ethics 1. Legality

        • Does the standard include a requirement for compliance with relevant local, regional and national laws and regulations?
          Answer: No
          Degree of Obligation: Recommended
          Score: 0/1
          Possible answers

          Excerpt from standard:

          b. Compliance with local and national laws and regulations

          Referenzdokumente:

          VI. Legality, traceability, and business ethics 1. Legality

    • Corruption and Bribery
      0/3
      • Does the standard include criteria on the prevention of corruption and bribery?
        Answer: Advanced
        Degree of Obligation: Recommended
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
        • Basic: Corruption and bribery is prohibited (1 point)
        • Advanced (0 points)

        Excerpt from standard:

        a. Implementation of a written down anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy. (template available) b. No visible evidence of or feedback about corruption and bribery.

        Referenzdokumente:

        VI. Legality, traceability, and business ethics 3. Corruption and Bribery

      • Does the standard include criteria on conducting a due diligence assessment of business partners, including subsidiaries and contractors?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
      • Does the standard include criteria on training workers in positions of responsibility workers on issues of corruption and bribery?
        Answer: No
        Degree of Obligation: Not covered
        Score: 0/1
        Possible answers
  • Company Responsibility
    0/2
    • 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 Righs Impact Assessment OR Social Impact Assessment (1 point)
        • Advanced: Human Righs Impact Assessment AND Social Impact Assessment (2 points)

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Extraction of natural stones in quarries

Manufacturing

Processing of natural stones (cutting, polishing and finishing) in manufacturing facilities

Transportation / distribution

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

Products use and consumption

Usage of natural stones, e.g. as gravestones or paving stones

End-of-life

Professional disposal of natural stones or return to the cycle (recycling)