Optimizing procurement strategies can be challenging, and identifying greener products and suppliers is often not straightforward.

Certifications and labels can be a great help in making these decisions. However, they can be complex and, unfortunately, not always transparent.

I would advise asking the following five questions to evaluate them effectively:

5 Key Questions

EcoVadis

ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

ACT Ecolabel

ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification)

Energy Star

Additional Thoughts