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Environmental Certification Systems - TOML

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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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）"

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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）"

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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）"

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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）"

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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）"

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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）"

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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）"

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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）"