There are 12 different badges to choose from, for End-Consumer Communication
What are the badges for?
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.
What badges can I claim?
The Badges give your end consumers, insight 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. 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!
What are the badge requirements?
In this article, you will learn what these badges mean and the different requirements to claim them😊
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Fair Payment
Workers are paid above the local living wage in order to meet the basic needs of living for themselves and their families.
How to claim this?
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.
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Minimum wage: Helper on Production Floor / Sewing line Operator
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Written living wage benchmark
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Payslip of lowest paid worker
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Worker union
Fair Working Conditions
Good management practices are implemented to ensure and continuously improve the working conditions of factory workers and employees.
How to claim this?
These certificates automatically trigger the Fair Working Conditions badge once uploaded and approved by us:
- Ethical Trading Initiative Membership (ETI)
- Fair Labor Association Membership (FLA)
- Fair Wear Foundation Membership (FWF)
- SA8000
- Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)
- World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) Fair Trade Standard
- GOTS Scope certificate
Fair Trade Materials
The raw materials used in this product were traded fairly and producers have been compensated accordingly.
How to claim this?
These certificates automatically trigger the Fair Trade Materials badge once uploaded and approved by us:
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Control Union Fair Choice (including Fairtrade)
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Cotton made in Africa Transaction Certificate
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Fairtrade Cotton
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Fairtrade Precious Metal Transaction Certificate
- Fairtrade sourced Ingredients Transaction Certificate (FSI)
Social Engagement
Actively engages in projects to have a positive impact in communities and societies.
How to claim this? 
Proof in the form of a story with links, reports, and images.
Sustainable Materials
More than 70% of the materials used in this product are proven to be sustainable or eco-friendly.
How to claim this?
These certificates automatically trigger the Sustainable Materials badge once uploaded and approved by us:
- GOTS Transaction Certificate
- Cotton made in Africa Transaction Certificate
- GRS Transaction Certificate
- RCS 100 Transaction Certificate
- RCS blended Transaction Certificate
- OCS blended Transaction Certificate
- OCS 100 Transaction Certificate
- Responsible Wool Transaction Certificate
- Responsible Alpaca Transaction Certificate
- Responsible Mohair Transaction Certificate
- Responsible Down Transaction Certificate
- The Good Cashmere Standard Transaction Certificate
- Masters of Linen
- Grüner Knopf
- Made in Green by Oeko Tex
- Naturtextile IVN zertifiziert BEST Transaction Certificate
- IVN zertifiziert Naturleder Transaction Certificate
No Hazardous Chemicals
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 by us:
- Blue Angel
- Bluesign Approved
- Bluesign Product
- GOTS Transaction Certificate
- Cradle-to-cradle (C2C) certified
- Leather Standard by Oeko Tex
- Naturtextil IVN zertifiziert BEST Transaction Certificate
- IVN zertifiziert Naturleder Transaction Certificate
- Grüner Knopf
- Made in Green by Oeko-Tex
- Oeko Tex Standard 100
- Österreichisches Umweltzeichen (Austrian Ecolabel)
- Eco Passport by Oeko Tex
- EU Ecolabel
Low Water Usage
The processes used in manufacturing are proven to be water-saving in comparison to conventional production.
How to claim this?
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 by us: Cradle-to-cradle (C2C) certified
Climate Friendly
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.
How to claim this?
These certificates automatically trigger the Climate Friendly badge once uploaded and approved by us:
- Carbon Neutral Certification
- Terrapass
- Carbon Footprint Standard
- FairClimateFund
- Climate Friendly
- myclimate
- Green-e
- The Gold Standard
- Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
- Climate Action Reserve
- ClimatePartner certified
Circularity
This product has been designed to be circular in order to ensure longevity and recycling at end-of-life.
How to claim this?
Material reutilization score above 70.
These certificates automatically trigger the Circularity badge once uploaded and approved by us: Cradle-to-cradle
Environmental Engagement
Different initiative campaigns are taken to aid, protect and nurture the environment.
How to claim this?
Proof in the form of a story with links, reports, and images.
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