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FSC’s principles and criteria to obtain a
certificate of compliance. Manufacturers
such as Armstrong (flooring) are among a
growing number of manufacturers adopt-
ing the Forest Stewardship Council’s
shared vision.us.fsc.org/index.htm
Gate-to-grave
The life cycle of a product from the
end user to end-of-use disposal.
Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI)
The Global Reporting Initiative, based
in Amsterdam the Netherlands, is a
registered, not-for-profit organization.
It is funded by donations from all over
the world including the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation, the International
Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Or-
ganizational Stakeholders. Considered
the de facto world standard in sustain-
able development reporting, the GRI
uses a global network of stakeholders
to form a consensus-based process
in shaping and revising its accounting
structure. GRI encourages reviewing
es by third-party
assurance providers. However, there
is no mechanism in place requiring
these audits.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
A greenhouse gas is an atmo-
spheric gas which absorbs and/or
emits radiation within the infrared
hich causes a green-
to Protocol
identifies six atmospheric gases
as key greenhouse gases: carbon
dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous
oxide (N2O), perfluorocarbons (PFCs),
hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs) and sulfur
hexafluoride (SF6). Each compound
has a different global warming po-
tential (GWP). GWP is based on the
diff rence between incoming and out-
going solar radiation energy (radiative
forcing). With carbon dioxide used as
one unit of GWP, also known as the
carbon dioxide equivalent, GHGs have
had their GWP calculated in terms of
their carbon dioxide equivalent.
Higg Index
The Higg Index is a self-described
“Holistic self-assessment tool used for
educational purposes that allows the
user to benchmark performance over
time. It’s a starting place for engage-
ment and understanding of sustain-
ability impacts. Further it encourages
continuous improvement and promotes
collaboration and transparency.” Intro-
duced in 2012, The Higg Index targets
the apparel and footwear industries’
environmental and social performance.
Since this is an educational, self-help
tool, there is no mechanism in place for
verification or validation of the out-
comes derived by its use.
LEED Green Building
Rating System
Leadership in Energy and Environ-
mental Design (LEED) is a certification
rating system for structures designed
and built with the goal of water efficiency,
good indoor air quality, energy savings
and an overall reduction in its carbon
footprint. LEED is an open source tool
created by a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, the
US Green Building Council (USGBC). The
USGBC, headquartered inWashington
D.C., finances its activities by conducting
educational programs for builders,
designers, suppliers and operators,
selling publications, accepting donations
and sponsoring conferences. This allows