ISO 14020

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) created ISO 14020, a standard that lays out the guidelines for creating and utilising environmental labels and declarations. It acts as a foundational document, offering guidelines to guarantee the veracity and integrity of the information communicated, for companies looking to develop environmental labels or claims.

Benefits:

• By supporting companies in providing precise and reliable environmental information through labels and declarations, ISO 14020 improves transparency and builds confidence among stakeholders, regulators, and customers.
• When creating and utilising environmental labels and declarations, businesses can make well-informed decisions with the support of the standard, which provides guidance on the guiding principles.
• By encouraging uniformity and harmonisation in the creation and application of environmental labels and declarations, ISO 14020 helps customers understand and compare products and services and helps prevent misunderstanding brought on by contradictory messaging.