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Environmental Certification Systems - INI

Environmental certification systems are mechanisms in which third-party organizations evaluate and certify companies' environmental management and products' environmental impact. Various certification systems exist, from international standards such as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), FSC certification (Forest Management), and Eco Mark to domestic systems. These certifications contribute to improving the credibility of corporate environmental management, supporting consumers' environmentally conscious choices, and promoting sustainability management.

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[item.iso-14001]
code=01
slug=iso-14001
name=ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)
description=An international standard for environmental management systems established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
category=Environmental Management System
issuingBody=ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
scope=Organizations of all industries and sizes
validityPeriod=3年（年1回の維持審査あり）

[item.fsc-certification]
code=02
slug=fsc-certification
name=FSC Certification (Forest Certification)
description=An international certification system operated by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) that ensures sustainable use of forest resources.
category=Forest and Wood Certification
issuingBody=FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
scope=Forest managers, manufacturers and sellers of wood and paper products
validityPeriod=5年（年1回の監査あり）

[item.eco-mark]
code=03
slug=eco-mark
name=Eco Mark
description=A Japanese environmental label awarded to products certified as having low environmental impact throughout their lifecycle.
category=Product Environmental Label
issuingBody=Japan Environment Association
scope=Providers of products and services
validityPeriod=2年（更新制）

[item.eco-action-21]
code=04
slug=eco-action-21
name=Eco Action 21
description=A Japan-specific environmental management system established by the Ministry of the Environment, widely adopted mainly by small and medium-sized enterprises.
category=Environmental Management System
issuingBody=Ministry of the Environment (Eco Action 21 Central Office)
scope=All businesses including small and medium-sized enterprises
validityPeriod=2年（更新制）

[item.kes-certification]
code=05
slug=kes-certification
name=KES (Kyoto Environmental System)
description=An environmental management system certification for small and medium-sized enterprises launched in Kyoto in 2001.
category=Environmental Management System
issuingBody=KES Environmental Organization
scope=Small and medium-sized enterprises
validityPeriod=2年（更新制）

[item.pefc-certification]
code=06
slug=pefc-certification
name=PEFC Certification
description=An international forest certification system alongside FSC, collaborating through mutual recognition programs.
category=Forest and Wood Certification
issuingBody=PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)
scope=Forest managers, manufacturers and sellers of wood and paper products
validityPeriod=5年（年1回の監査あり）

[item.green-mark]
code=07
slug=green-mark
name=Green Mark
description=A recycled paper-related certification mark awarded to products using a specified percentage or more of recycled paper.
category=Recycling Certification
issuingBody=Paper Recycling Promotion Center
scope=Manufacturers and sellers of paper products
validityPeriod=2年（更新制）

[item.carbon-footprint]
code=08
slug=carbon-footprint
name=Carbon Footprint Mark
description=A certification system that quantifies and displays CO2 emissions throughout a product's lifecycle.
category=Greenhouse Gas Certification
issuingBody=Institute of Life Cycle Assessment, Japan
scope=Manufacturers and sellers of products
validityPeriod=2年（更新制）