Circular Economy Comprehensive Certification
Comprehensive Circular Economy Certification is based on the principles of the circular economy and systematically assesses and certifies a company’s practices in resource utilization, waste management, product design, and supply chain management. Its core objective is to encourage companies to establish closed-loop resource flow models through strategies such as reduction, reuse, and recycling, thereby reducing environmental burden and improving economic efficiency. The certification references international standards (such as ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment and ISO 14044 Life Cycle Management) and the EU’s circular economy policy framework to help companies build green and sustainable operating systems.
Compliance and policy alignment: Compliant with circular economy regulations and green manufacturing policies in markets such as the EU and China.
Enhance competitiveness: Meet the green procurement and supply chain requirements of international customers.
Cost optimization: Reduce production and operating costs through resource reuse and waste reduction.
Brand value enhancement: Showcasing the company’s sustainable development image and strengthening the trust of investors and consumers.
Supporting ESG strategies: Certification results can serve as an important indicator to support corporate ESG reports.
Core Content
1. Framework Standards
Centered on the life cycle thinking (LCA), it covers the stages of raw material acquisition, production, distribution, use and disposal.
It emphasizes the efficient use and recycling of resources throughout the entire life cycle of products and services.
By combining management systems (ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 14064 Carbon Management) with product certification standards, a comprehensive certification framework is formed.
2. Scope of Application
Manufacturing: Electronics and electrical appliances, automobiles, building materials, packaging, home appliances, etc.
Consumer goods industry: food and beverage, daily chemicals, textiles and apparel, etc.
Public services and urban management: municipal facilities, waste management, green building.
Supply chain companies: Companies involved in upstream raw material and downstream product recycling.
3. Core Elements
Efficient use of resources: assessing the efficiency of energy, water, and raw material usage.
Recyclability and Reuse: Examine the recyclability attributes of products in their design and structure and verify recycling rates and regeneration performance.
Waste minimization: Reduce waste emissions through process improvements and recycling systems.
Product lifecycle management: Conduct LCA analysis to quantify carbon emissions and resource consumption.
Supply chain circularity: Conduct circular economy compliance audits of upstream and downstream partners.
Innovation and Value Creation: Evaluate companies’ application of green technologies and business model innovation, such as sharing economy, reverse logistics, and remanufacturing.
Authentication Process
1. Application and document preparation:
Companies submit applications and provide information on raw materials, production processes, and waste management.
2. Preliminary assessment:
Conduct gap analysis to identify gaps between the current situation and the required standards.
3. System and data audit:
Audit the company’s circular economy management system and related data (energy consumption, material consumption, waste, recycling rate).
4. On-site assessment and testing:
Conduct on-site verification of production sites and supply chain links.
5. Certification and Results Release:
Upon successful review, a comprehensive circular economy certification will be issued.
6. Supervision and Review:
Annual monitoring and auditing, and a review every three years, are conducted to ensure continued compliance with requirements.
SUSTECH's Services
As an innovative technology service company, we can provide clients with the following differentiated services during the establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of the comprehensive circular economy certification, combining our technological advantages to solve their problems.
1. Assessment Of The Status Of The Circular Economy:
Gap analysis and baseline diagnostics help companies identify areas for improvement.
2. System Design and Document Guidance:
Assist enterprises in establishing a circular economy management system that meets international standards.
3. Data Collection and LCA Analysis:
Use digital tools to collect enterprise energy and material consumption data to provide carbon footprint and life cycle assessment.
4. Training and Capacity Building:
Provide management and employees with training on circular economy concepts and practical applications.
5. Supply Chain Compliance Audit:
We help clients conduct cyclical audits of their upstream and downstream suppliers.
6. Certification coaching and mock audits:
Conducting a pre-assessment before formal certification increases the first-time pass rate.
7. Value-added services:
Based on the certification results, we assist clients in preparing ESG reports and green brand communication plans.
SUSTECH
SUSTECH is an innovative technology service company with artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain at its core. We specialize in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) testing, certification, and compliance management, helping companies achieve their sustainable development goals. Through digital and intelligent means, we are redefining the testing and certification industry, making ESG compliance more transparent, efficient, and credible.
Core Advantage: Technology-enabled ESG Compliance
Intelligent ESG Data Acquisition and Analysis
- IoT Environmental Monitoring: Real-time collection of data on enterprise carbon emissions, wastewater discharge, energy consumption, etc., and automatic generation of ESG reports.
- AI carbon footprint calculation: Based on supply chain data, it accurately calculates the carbon footprint of a product throughout its entire lifecycle, in accordance with international standards such as ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol.
ESG Certification and Rating Optimization
- Automated compliance checks: AI compares data against global ESG standards (such as GRI, SASB, TCFD) to identify ESG risks for enterprises and provide improvement suggestions.
- ESG Rating Enhancement Solution: Combining industry best practices, we develop actionable ESG optimization strategies to help companies improve their ESG ratings from MSCI, S&P, and other ranking bodies.
Blockchain-based Evidence Storage and Transparent Traceability
- Tamper-proof ESG reports: All test data is stored on the blockchain to ensure traceability and auditability, enhancing the trust of investors and regulators.
- Supply chain ESG penetration management: Tracking supplier ESG performance to ensure compliance with the requirements of major international manufacturers.
