Recognised Whole-of-Business Application

Ingredient and Material Sourcing
YesNo
Please describe the specific efforts*
Examples of appropriate supporting information include prioritising sustainable or renewable feedstocks, using ingredients with decreased environmental impacts, engaging suppliers with verified commitments, and sourcing materials like certified sustainable paper or recycled packaging.
Evidence / Supporting Information

Refer to Section 7.1 of the Recognised Standard Criteria for additional examples of appropriate supporting information. Please note that efforts to source sustainable oil palm derivatives are a separate requirement under Section 6.2.7 and cannot be used to satisfy the requirements of this section.
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Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
YesNo
Please describe the specific efforts*
Examples of appropriate supporting information include identifying strategies for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This can involve establishing processes for monitoring and reporting, adopting energy-efficient technologies (e.g., LED lighting), increasing reliance on renewable energy, and improving organisational energy conservation through staff education. Developing an energy management plan or locating manufacturing close to end-users to decrease shipping-related emissions are also valid examples.
Evidence / Supporting information

Refer to Section 7.2 of the Recognised Standard Criteria for additional examples of appropriate supporting information.
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Material Efficiency and Waste Management
YesNo
Please describe the specific efforts*
Examples of appropriate supporting information include adopting measures to support the efficient use of ingredients in manufacturing processes and reducing or avoiding the generation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. This includes implementing waste recovery procedures, establishing measurable targets for waste reduction, and implementing proper waste segregation and disposal protocols. Participation in relevant product stewardship schemes is also a valid example.
Evidence / Supporting information

Refer to Section 7.3 of the Recognised Standard Criteria for additional examples of appropriate supporting information. Please note that primary packaging requirements are addressed separately under criterion 6.2.9.
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Water Management
YesNo
Please describe the specific efforts*
Examples of appropriate supporting information include identifying strategies for enhancing water efficiency, such as through process optimisation or equipment upgrades. This also involves adopting water conservation measures to reduce usage, establishing processes for monitoring and reporting on water efficiency, and developing a water management plan. Minimising water extraction from local bodies through rainwater harvesting or closed-loop systems, and assessing water-related risks, are also appropriate examples. These requirements can also be applied to contract manufacturers.
Evidence / Supporting information

Refer to Section 7.4 of the Recognised Standard Criteria for additional examples of appropriate supporting information.
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Social
YesNo
Please describe the specific compliance efforts*
Examples of appropriate supporting information include adherence to the UN International Bill of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The applicant must not engage with any supplier convicted of a breach of employment, workplace health and safety, or anti-discrimination laws in Australia, unless corrective action has been taken.
Evidence / Supporting information demonstrating compliance with international instruments

Refer to Section 7.5.1 of the Recognised Standard Criteria for additional examples of appropriate supporting information.
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If the business is a reporting entity under Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018, or equivalent international legislation or if you have a voluntary statement, please upload a copy of the business' most recent Modern Slavery Statement.

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Please describe the specific positive impacts*
The applicant must demonstrate efforts to have meaningful and positive social impacts beyond standard business practices.
Evidence / Supporting information illustrating the positive impact of the business' social responsibility

Refer to Section 7.5.2 of the Recognised Standard Criteria for additional examples of appropriate supporting information.
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Whole-of-Business Declaration
To be completed by the Applicant when Applicant data/information not in the public domain—that is, originating from the Applicant and not an external laboratory/organisation, and not verified by an external laboratory/organisation—is supplied in support of a Whole-of-Business Application under the Recognised ecolabel. This Declaration must be submitted to the Third-party Assessor as part of the Application documentation.
7.1 Ingredient/material sourcing7.2 Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions7.3 Material efficiency and waste management7.4 Water management
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Whole-of-Business Application