Badges are awarded as end-consumer translations of all supply chain information, materials in a product, and good sustainable practices. Since a typical value creation is abstract, and there are countless certifications or memberships for consumers to understand, we have developed badges derived from existing information in collaboration with global leading sustainability agencies.

The badges give your end consumers insights into the social and environmental sustainability of your company. Companies can claim a series of badges, such as Fair Working Conditions, by having actual legal proof, and there are 10 different badges to choose from. When you click on any of the badges, it will display a more in-depth explanation of its meaning and a "Verified" status. This lets you know that the claim is proven, as it has gone through a revision and verification process with Retraced. The best part is that you can actually see the proof for this claim at the bottom of the explanation!

Below, you will learn what these badges mean and the different requirements to claim them. To learn more on how exactly to claim the badges, check out this article.

Workers are paid above the local living wage in order to meet the basic needs of living for themselves and their families.

This badge is given out if the living wage and the minimum wage are provided as well as a payslip or similar matching document for the company.

Good management practices are implemented to ensure and continuously improve the working conditions of factory workers and employees.

These certificates automatically trigger the Fair Working Conditions badge once uploaded and approved:

The raw materials used in this product were traded fairly and producers have been compensated accordingly.

These certificates automatically trigger the Fair Trade Materials badge once uploaded and approved:

Actively engages in projects to have a positive impact in communities and societies.

This badge can be claimed by providing proof in the form of a story with links, reports, and images.

Materials used in this product are proven to be sustainable or eco-friendly.

These certificates automatically trigger the Sustainable Materials badge once uploaded and approved:

No hazardous chemicals are present in the final product, and if used in the manufacturing process, the handling and disposal are done responsibly.

How to claim this?

These certificates automatically trigger the No Hazardous Chemicals badge once uploaded and approved:

The processes used in manufacturing are proven to be water-saving in comparison to conventional production.

Lab proof or report or a factory-wide audit and positive impact strategy.

These certificates automatically trigger the Low Water Usage badge once uploaded and approved: Cradle-to-cradle (C2C) certified

Actions have been taken to reduce the carbon footprint of this product. This includes direct measures in the supply chain as well as offsetting initiatives.

These certificates automatically trigger the Climate Friendly badge once uploaded and approved:

This product has been designed to be circular in order to ensure longevity and recycling at end-of-life.

Material reutilization score above 70.

These certificates automatically trigger the Circularity badge once uploaded and approved by us: Cradle-to-cradle

Different initiative campaigns are taken to aid, protect and nurture the environment.

This badge can be claimed by providing proof in the form of a story with links, reports, and images.