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[SSFtags] what we're looking for

To qualify for an SSFtag, your company, event, product, organization, etc., must have one of the following attributes, in any category. The details to each SSFtag user's commitment to sustainability is reflected on their dedicated web page, accessible from the links on the left.

[the attributes]

Human Rights Environment Diversity Governance Community Involvement

has product(s) with Industry certification (e.g. SA 8000, Oxfam, Fair Labor, etc.)

all workers receive a living wage

all workers have a right to association

all workers have access to health care

uses no, child, sweatshop, prison or other forced labor

has active, enforced code of conduct, including global monitoring of human rights and labor conditions

has education programs on social issues (e.g. HIV/AIDS, homelessness, etc.)

is a signatory on voluntary industry standards (e.g. Global Compact, UN Human Rights, etc.)

other attribute(s)

has product(s) with industry certification (e.g. Organic, LEED, ISO 14001, etc.)

offers products that contain recycled content, are made with sustainable resources or are recyclable

incorporates energy, water or other resource conservation efforts

uses Design for Environment, green design, product stewardship or other lifecycle design

has an active and enforced global warming policy

has envtly friendly purchasing program (buy recycled content items, eco-friendly cleaning products, etc.)

incorporates green building in it’s facilities

is a signatory on voluntary industry standards (e.g. CERES Principles, GRI, etc.)

has active, enforced supplier partnership and/or monitoring

other attribute(s)

has active, enforced diversity and anti-discrimination policies and procedures

has programs to purchase from minority- and women-owned businesses

has diversity at board level

respects the rights and cultures of indigenous people

extends benefits to same-sex partners

has policies and programs that respect biological diversity

other attribute(s)

included in SRI Fund

governance structures

accounting standards and oversight

annual report includes information on social/envtl. performance

salary

shareholder engagement

stakeholder engagement

involves youth in governance functions

other attribute(s)

has a corporate giving program

has programs that provide time and/or comp-ensation to employees for volunteering in the community

has programs to support local businesses

has programs to employ individuals returning to the work force

other attribute(s)