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Environmental Certification Systems - TSV
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.
environmental certification
ISO 14001
FSC certification
Eco Mark
environmental management
sustainability
eco-label
code slug name description category issuingBody scope validityPeriod
01 iso-14001 ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) An international standard for environmental management systems established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Environmental Management System ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Organizations of all industries and sizes 3年（年1回の維持審査あり）
02 fsc-certification FSC Certification (Forest Certification) An international certification system operated by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) that ensures sustainable use of forest resources. Forest and Wood Certification FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Forest managers, manufacturers and sellers of wood and paper products 5年（年1回の監査あり）
03 eco-mark Eco Mark A Japanese environmental label awarded to products certified as having low environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. Product Environmental Label Japan Environment Association Providers of products and services 2年（更新制）
04 eco-action-21 Eco Action 21 A Japan-specific environmental management system established by the Ministry of the Environment, widely adopted mainly by small and medium-sized enterprises. Environmental Management System Ministry of the Environment (Eco Action 21 Central Office) All businesses including small and medium-sized enterprises 2年（更新制）
05 kes-certification KES (Kyoto Environmental System) An environmental management system certification for small and medium-sized enterprises launched in Kyoto in 2001. Environmental Management System KES Environmental Organization Small and medium-sized enterprises 2年（更新制）
06 pefc-certification PEFC Certification An international forest certification system alongside FSC, collaborating through mutual recognition programs. Forest and Wood Certification PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) Forest managers, manufacturers and sellers of wood and paper products 5年（年1回の監査あり）
07 green-mark Green Mark A recycled paper-related certification mark awarded to products using a specified percentage or more of recycled paper. Recycling Certification Paper Recycling Promotion Center Manufacturers and sellers of paper products 2年（更新制）
08 carbon-footprint Carbon Footprint Mark A certification system that quantifies and displays CO2 emissions throughout a product's lifecycle. Greenhouse Gas Certification Institute of Life Cycle Assessment, Japan Manufacturers and sellers of products 2年（更新制）