Industries and Business
Industries and Business covers sustainability in professional services as well as going into the manufacturing of products.
IPC 1401-2017
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Protocols for Electronic Manufacturing Industry
This standard specifies the requirements and guidance for a supply chain social responsibility management system that an enterprise can use to integrate social responsibility into products and its life cycle, as well as to manage social responsibility risks and opportunities through implementation of sustainable procurement in a cascading approach, so as to enhance the competitive advantages of the enterprise and its supply chain.
ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE 189.3-2021
Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable High-Performance Health Care Facilities
Prescribes the procedures, methods, and documentation requirements for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance, sustainable health care facilities. Applies to patient care areas and related support areas within health care facilities, including hospitals, nursing facilities, outpatient facilities, and their site. Applies to new buildings, additions to existing buildings, and those alterations to existing buildings that are identified within the standard. Provides procedures for the integration of sustainable principles into the health care facility design, construction, and operation process, including a) integrated design, b) conservation of water, c) conservation of energy, d) indoor environmental quality (IEQ), e) construction practices, f) commissioning, and g) operations and maintenance. Dual units of measurement.
NSF 391.1-2019
General Sustainability Assessment Criteria for Professional Services
The Standard is one of the first to focus on the service industry subsectors described as “professional services”. Professional service firms are often characterized as those that have low capital intensity, high knowledge intensity, and a professionalized workforce.
SAE J 2965-2013 (SAE J2965-2013)
Glossary of Terms in Use in Green Innovation and Sustainable Practices in the Automotive Industry
Develop terminology and definitions specifically for the automotive industry that defines greener and more sustainable materials and practices. The document will provide information and context for how and where the terms are used in the auto sector. In some cases, there may be more than one definition provided as some terms have different meanings in different countries.
ASTM E2986-18
Standard Guide for Evaluation of Environmental Aspects of Sustainability of Manufacturing Processes
1.1 This guide provides guidance to develop manufacturer-specific procedures for evaluating the environmental sustainability performance of manufacturing processes. This guide introduces decision support methods that can be used to improve sustainability performance.
1.2 The scope of this guide is constrained by the manufacturing phase of the life cycle. The guide addresses specifics related to the processes and procedures within this phase.
1.3 This guide will allow manufacturers to make effective evaluations during plant and enterprise-wide decision-making within the manufacturing phase.
1.4 This guide focuses on environmental sustainability impacts, though social and economic impacts are not explicitly excluded.
1.5 This guide addresses:
1.5.1 Setting boundaries for the evaluation of environmental sustainability of a process or processes,
1.5.2 Identifying the process and equipment-related parameters necessary for environmental sustainability-driven process evaluation,
1.5.3 Creating process models using these parameters,
1.5.4 Utilizing process models to support consistent evaluations and sustainability-driven decision-making in a manufacturing enterprise.
Note 1: See ULE 880 for additional guidance at enterprise-level decision-making.
1.6 This guide may be used to complement other standards that address sustainability and the product life cycle. This guide most closely relates to the inventory component as discussed in the ISO 14040 series (ISO 14040, ISO 14044) standards, efficiency as discussed in the ISO 50000 series (ISO 50001) standards, and resource management as discussed in the ISO 55000 series (ISO 55001) standards.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E2986-18 Red
Standard Guide for Evaluation of Environmental Aspects of Sustainability of Manufacturing Processes (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)
1.1 This guide provides guidance to develop manufacturer-specific procedures for evaluating the environmental sustainability performance of manufacturing processes. This guide introduces decision support methods that can be used to improve sustainability performance.
1.2 The scope of this guide is constrained by the manufacturing phase of the life cycle. The guide addresses specifics related to the processes and procedures within this phase.
1.3 This guide will allow manufacturers to make effective evaluations during plant and enterprise-wide decision-making within the manufacturing phase.
1.4 This guide focuses on environmental sustainability impacts, though social and economic impacts are not explicitly excluded.
1.5 This guide addresses:
1.5.1 Setting boundaries for the evaluation of environmental sustainability of a process or processes,
1.5.2 Identifying the process and equipment-related parameters necessary for environmental sustainability-driven process evaluation,
1.5.3 Creating process models using these parameters,
1.5.4 Utilizing process models to support consistent evaluations and sustainability-driven decision-making in a manufacturing enterprise.
Note 1: See ULE 880 for additional guidance at enterprise-level decision-making.
1.6 This guide may be used to complement other standards that address sustainability and the product life cycle. This guide most closely relates to the inventory component as discussed in the ISO 14040 series (ISO 14040, ISO 14044) standards, efficiency as discussed in the ISO 50000 series (ISO 50001) standards, and resource management as discussed in the ISO 55000 series (ISO 55001) standards.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E2876-13(2020)
Standard Guide for Integrating Sustainable Objectives into Cleanup
1.1 This guide presents a framework that allows and encourages the user to address sustainable aspects (environmental, economic and social) within cleanup projects. The user may implement this guide to integrate sustainable objectives into cleanup while working within applicable regulatory criteria. 1.2 The guide provides an overarching, consistent, transparent and scalable framework that helps the user identify and incorporate sustainable best management practices (BMPs) into site cleanup (which includes assessment and remediation), and enables the user to perform measurement of BMPs during the cleanup process. See Appendix X1 for example BMPs. 1.3 The guide is intended to encourage incremental steps to incorporate sustainable elements into cleanup projects. The user chooses whether to pursue BMP implementation alone (Section 6 ) or to also measure the benefits of the implemented BMPs (Sections 6 and 7 ). The user also chooses the phases of the cleanup to which they apply the guide. 1.4 The guide should be implemented within the existing site assessment and remediation process. The approach described in this guide should be used with other existing technical tools and policy to encourage the consideration of a more holistic approach with a broader range of cleanup options and activities than traditionally employed (NICOLE 2012 ( 1 ) ) 2 . 1.5 BMPs implemented under this guide should address all three aspects of sustainability: environmental, economic and social, while assuring that human health and safety as well as ecological risks are addressed. The goal of implementing BMPs is to take actions to address the sustainable objectives identified for the site. 1.6 3.1.17 defines sustainable objectives; 3.1.15.1 defines sustainable aspects; 5.3 provides detail about core elements; and Section 6 describes a process to identify, evaluate, select, and implement BMPs. 1.7 While the guide specifically applies to the cleanup phases of a project (which includes assessment and remediation phases), decisions made in the cleanup may influence reuse activities. The anticipated reuse of the site may influence cleanup activities. 1.8 This guide may not be used as a justification for elimination or reduction of cleanup actions that are required to protect human health and the environment. 1.9 The guide is composed of the following sections: Section 2 Referenced Documents, Section 3 Terminology, Section 4 Significance and Use, Section 5 Planning and Scoping; Section 6 Selection and Implementation of best management practices (BMPs); Section 7 Quantifying Site-Specific results from BMPs; and Section 8 Documentation. Fig. 1 Using the guide is provided to assist the user in navigating the guide. FIG. 1 Using this Guide 1.9.1 The user may pursue either the BMP implementation section or both the BMP implementation and measurement sections. 1.9.2 The environmental portions of the guide align with the Greener Cleanup Principles released by USEPA in August 2009 ( 2 ) . 1.9.3 When evaluating the sustainable BMPs the user should consider the short and long-term environmental, economic and social aspects, including the potential negative impacts, while ensuring protection of human health and the environment. 1.10 The guide is intended to provide an overarching framework for integrating sustainable objectives in cleanup projects. The user may choose to consider the Guide E2893 for greener cleanups along with this guide to more fully address the environmental elements of a project. 1.11 When implementing this guide, the user must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations requiring or relating to protection of human health and the environment. This includes, but is not limited to, laws and regulations relating to health and safety, of the surrounding community, or on-site workers. No action taken in connection with implementing this guide should generate unacceptable human health or ecological risks. 1.11.1 CERCLA and RCRA include worker safety as part of health and safety plans following OSHA regulations. 1.11.2 Most sites fall under specific regulatory programs that include provisions for health and safety plans following OSHA regulations. For more information see OSHA FAQ ( 3 ) . 1.11.3 For all sites, the user must identify potential risks to the surrounding community as well as to site workers and manage those potential risks appropriately. 1.12 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E3027-18a
Standard Guide for Making Sustainability-Related Chemical Selection Decisions in the Life-Cycle of Products
1.1 This guide outlines sustainability factors for product manufacturers to consider when comparing alternative chemicals or ingredients across the life cycle of a product. Such an analysis could be used in product development, answering customer inquiries, or replying to regulatory requests, among others.
1.2 This guide integrates many of the principles of green chemistry and green engineering in evaluating the factors across the social (including human health), economic, and ecological attributes in the use of a particular material and potential alternatives in a particular product.
1.3 This guide provides an outline for the contents of a report of the results of the analysis, including an executive summary, detailed report, and retrospective.
1.4 This guide does not provide guidance on how to perform chemical risk assessment, alternatives assessment, life-cycle assessment, or economic analysis, or how the alternatives decision-making framework will be completed.
1.5 This guide does not suggest in what order the social, ecological, or economic attributes of sustainability should be evaluated or which one is most important. This is a decision of the company performing the decision-making evaluation.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E3027-18a Red
Standard Guide for Making Sustainability-Related Chemical Selection Decisions in the Life-Cycle of Products (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)
1.1 This guide outlines sustainability factors for product manufacturers to consider when comparing alternative chemicals or ingredients across the life cycle of a product. Such an analysis could be used in product development, answering customer inquiries, or replying to regulatory requests, among others.
1.2 This guide integrates many of the principles of green chemistry and green engineering in evaluating the factors across the social (including human health), economic, and ecological attributes in the use of a particular material and potential alternatives in a particular product.
1.3 This guide provides an outline for the contents of a report of the results of the analysis, including an executive summary, detailed report, and retrospective.
1.4 This guide does not provide guidance on how to perform chemical risk assessment, alternatives assessment, life-cycle assessment, or economic analysis, or how the alternatives decision-making framework will be completed.
1.5 This guide does not suggest in what order the social, ecological, or economic attributes of sustainability should be evaluated or which one is most important. This is a decision of the company performing the decision-making evaluation.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E3014-21
Standard Practice for Managing Sustainability in Dentistry
1.1 This practice provides a set of generally recognized activities to govern management of sustainability in dentistry and related dental service practice. It is a management system framework that assists dentists and dental service organizations to enhance their organizational performance and effectiveness. It offers an integrated framework to manage social, economic and environmental aspects of an organization's activities. While this practice is intended to be adopted and used by dental professionals and dental service organizations of any size and specialization, the scope of this practice is relevant to dental service provider organizations' stakeholders as well. 1.2 This practice is intended to be used with pertinent dental office management principles and guidance documents published by professional dental associations. 1.3 This practice should be implemented in alignment with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals 2 (SDGs to be achieved by 2030) and the World Dental Federation (FDI) Sustainability in Dentistry 3 Policy of August 2017. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D7841-13
Standard Practice for Sustainable Laundry Best Management Practices
1.1 Purpose—The purpose of this practice is to identify and define sustainable laundry Best Management Practices (BMPs) that are used in commercial laundry facilities to reduce their impact on the environment.
1.2 It is recommended that users rely on professional judgment informed by both environmental expertise and specific knowledge of the intended use of this practice. This practice provides instruction on interpretation of the data obtained. Interpretation of the data results in a determination of whether a laundry implements enough BMPs to be certified as complying with the requirements of this practice.
1.3 The users of this practice include laundry professionals and inspectors who possess a broad understanding of environmental issues related to the operations and maintenance of laundry facilities.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
ASTM E2987/E2987M-20
Standard Terminology for Sustainable Manufacturing
1.1 The standard includes terminology applicable to sustainable manufacturing. 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E2987/E2987M-18 Red
Standard Terminology for Sustainable Manufacturing (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)
1.1 The standard includes terminology applicable to sustainable manufacturing.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
AAMI TIR65:2015
Sustainability of medical devices - Elements of a responsible product life cycle
Highlights sustainability considerations during the product design and manufacturing, acquisition and use, and end of life of medical devices, taking into account the life cycle impacts of the product.
MTS 2011:1
Sustainable Manufacturing Underwriting Emergency Standard
This Standard covers all manufacturing and retailing. This Standard's primary objective is to enhance current underwriting practices by incorporating existing standards for sustainable and environmentally preferable manufacturing into the corporate and financial market underwriting and valuation processes. Sustainable manufacturing contains numerous positive value and risk reduction aspects compared to a non-certified market peer group. The additional transparency afforded by these third-party verifications allows underwriters to appropriately reflect this value
