KPI GUIDANCE
| Assessment Name | KPI Title | Additional Guidance | Standard | Certification | Website | Tool | Term |
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| Games and Puzzles | Battery use and longevity | Life cycle-related energy impacts refer to actions that reduce the total energy used by batteries over the life cycle of a product through efforts that enable more efficient battery technologies, lower power requirements for product operation, or lead to the use of fewer batteries during the useful life of the product. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | UN Environment Design for Sustainability: Materials Efficiency : One example of a tool and protocol for material efficiency is included in the Design for Sustainability report published by UN Environment. : https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7961 UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative : Packaging designed to reduce environmental burdens must account for product protection while avoiding over-packaging. Please refer to this website for more information about this assessment. : http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Games and Puzzles | Certification - Paper and wood sourcing | Calculate C1 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that only underwent third-party legality verification, divided by the total dry mass of your paper and wood supply, then multiply by 100. Do not include in this calculation any supply that is included under one of the other response options. _x000D_ Calculate C2 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that had FSC Controlled Wood certification, divided by the total dry mass of your paper or wood supply, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C3 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that was certified to the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard or sourced under a PEFC-Due Diligence System, divided by the total dry mass of your paper and wood supply, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C4 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that was FSC-certified, divided by the total dry mass of your paper and wood supply, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C5 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that was SFI-certified or certified under another PEFC-endorsed program, divided by the total dry mass of your paper and wood supply, then multiply by 100._x000D_ The sum of C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5 must not exceed 100%. Do not include the same paper or wood supply in the calculation of more than one response option. The last day of the 12-month reporting period must be within 12 months of the completion date of this question. | CSA - Canadian Standards Association : CSA Group is an internationally-accredited standards development and testing and certification organization that provides consumer product evaluation, education, and training services dedicated to advancing safety, sustainability, and social good. Some programs include environmental product performance, management systems and processes, registry services, worker and workplace safety, energy efficiency verification, and greenhouse gas clean projects. Programs specific to wood sourcing are outlined in Canada's National Standard for Sustainable Forest Management. CSA is a PEFC-endorsed program. : http://www.csagroup.org/ EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Volunteer Partnership Agreement : Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) are a central element of the EU's strategy in the fight against illegal logging. A VPA is a bilateral trade agreement between the EU and a timber-exporting country outside the EU. : https://www.euflegt.efi.int/vpa | FSC Controlled Wood : The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Controlled Wood is non-certified material subject to controlled conditions that can be mixed with FSC-certified material during manufacturing FSC-Mix products. This has enabled manufacturers to manage low and fluctuating supplies of FSC certified forest products, while creating demand for FSC certified wood. : https://us.fsc.org/en-us/certification/controlled-wood CERFLOR - Brazilian Forest Certification Program : This organization is an independent, third-party certification program that focuses on sustainable management of natural and planted Amazonian tropical forests. CERFLOR is a PEFC-endorsed certification. : https://www.pefc.org/discover-pefc/our-pefc-members/national-members/brazilian-forest-certification-programme-cerflor FSC Forest Certification : Products with FSC certification come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. The following website provides more information related to the principles that guide the certification process. : https://us.fsc.org/en-us/certification SFI - Sustainable Forestry Initiative - 2015-2019 Standard : The SFI 2015-2019 Standard addresses sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing. SFI also has a chain of custody standard to track wood and paper flow through the supply chain. SFI is a PEFC-endorsed program. : http://www.sfiprogram.org/sfi-standard/ PEFC - Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification : The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) provides guidance for integrating best practices for the entire forest supply chain to ensure that timber and non-timber forest products are produced with consideration of ecological, social, and ethical standards. : http://www.pefc.org PEFC - Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Due Diligence System : The PEFC DDS is an integral part of the PEFC Chain of Custody standard and is the mechanism that avoids the inclusion of timber from controversial sources in products with a PEFC claim. : https://www.pefc.org/for-business/supply-chain-companies SFI - Sustainable Forestry Initiative - 2015-2019 Fiber Sourcing Standard : The SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard is for organizations that do not own or manage land but do procure wood directly from forests. Program Participants must show that the raw material in their supply chain comes from legal and responsible sources, whether the forests are certified or not. Primary producers must be third-party audited and certified to the SFI 2015-2019 Fiber Sourcing Standard. SFI is a PEFC-endorsed program. : https://www.sfiprogram.org/fibersourcingstandard/ | Forest Legality Alliance's Risk Tool : This tool is designed to present useful information about the sourcing of forest products. You can search the tool's content by country or by species to find specific information.? : https://forestlegality.org/risk-tool/ | ||
| Games and Puzzles | Greenhouse gas emissions - Raw material transportation | The scope of this question includes the transportation of wood supply from its source, to intermediate processing, and to the final product manufacturer. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay : This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWays carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. : https://www.epa.gov/smartway Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf CDP : This program assists in the measuring and reporting of carbon emissions and water use. : https://www.cdp.net/en | Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools | ||
| Games and Puzzles | Greenhouse gas emissions - Supply chain | Scope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (2015). Calculate B1 as the total spend on wood or wood-based material suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total spend on all wood or wood-based material suppliers, then multiply by 100. Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change 2020 Questionnaire, refer to C6.1 and C6.3 to determine if they report emissions. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools CDP Climate Change Questionnaire : The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ | Greenhouse gas : Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. | ||
| Games and Puzzles | Greenhouse gas emissions intensity - Manufacturing | Included in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including assembly and component manufacturers directly contracted to supply custom parts to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits. You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend on the products produced. If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question. Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend on final products produced, then multiply by 100. For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (2015) to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol web site to facilitate these calculations. Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. The data required for the CDP Climate Change 2020 Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response (refer to C7.3b and C7.6b). The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy 2016 or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions 2016 can also be used to calculate your response. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ CDP Climate Change Questionnaire : The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies | Greenhouse gas : Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. | ||
| Games and Puzzles | Packaging Raw Material Sourcing | The scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer. _x000D_ Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials._x000D_ Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification)._x000D_ If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products). _x000D_ The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%._x000D_ Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators. | FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition : In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. : https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf ISO 18604:2013 : ISO 18604:2013 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. : https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html | How2Recycle Certification : The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. : http://www.how2recycle.info/ | Circulytics - Measuring circularity : The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. : https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity | THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI : Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/531017161 Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0 : The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGF-Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability : The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGF-Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf | Sustainably-sourced material : Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation. Renewable material : “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012) Pre-consumer recycled material : “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)) Sales packaging : "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011) Post-consumer recycled material : "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end?users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)) |
| Games and Puzzles | Priority chemicals - Disclosure | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment. | Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html | THESIS Help Center Video: Priority Chemicals - Disclosure KPI : Short video tutorial on the Priority Chemicals - Disclosure KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/533750684 | |||
| Games and Puzzles | Priority chemicals - Management | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment._x000D_ For B, informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles._x000D_ For C, goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Public disclosure of goals and progress must have occurred within 12 months of the date you respond to this question._x000D_ Examples of tools and protocols for screening chemicals and assessing alternatives include green chemistry, alternatives analysis, restricted substances lists, and other tools that are listed in the Background Information. | The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html ISO 8124-1:2012 Safety of Toys : These standards apply to safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties. The requirements in ISO 8124-1:2012 "are applicable to a toy as it is initially received by the consumer. In addition, they apply after a toy is subjected to reasonably foreseeable conditions of normal use and abuse unless specifically noted otherwise." : http://www.iso.org/iso/home/store/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=62327 Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information : According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." : http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815 | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program : According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. : https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments : The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice Consumer Product Safety Commission - Third-party testing : According to their website, "CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction." : https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Testing-Certification/ BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol : The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." : https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol | PRIO : PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ? : https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models : According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." : https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment THESIS Help Center Video: Priority Chemicals - Management KPI : Short video tutorial on the Priority Chemicals - Management KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/536528286 GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals : GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. : https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | |
| Games and Puzzles | Product design | This question does not address sales packaging, only the toy product itself. _x000D_ Product design strategies may include design for durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, recyclability, and compostability. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | Autodesk - Design for Sustainability : Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. : https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative : Packaging designed to reduce environmental burdens must account for product protection while avoiding over-packaging. Please refer to this website for more information about this assessment. : http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Games and Puzzles | Recycled and alternative wood | Calculate C1 as the dry mass of your recycled and alternative wood supply that was recycled material and not third-party verified, divided by the total dry mass of your recycled and alternative wood supply, then multiply by 100. Include both pre- and post-consumer recycled material _x000D_ Calculate C2 as the dry mass of your recycled and alternative wood supply that was recycled material and third-party verified, divided by the total dry mass of your recycled and alternative wood supply, then multiply by 100. Include both pre- and post-consumer recycled material. Verification may be through certification to the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard, PEFC-endorsed standards, or as FSC Recycled material. Other third-party verification such as an audit may also be used. _x000D_ Co-products from virgin material and forestry waste are not considered recycled material. _x000D_ Calculate C3 as the dry mass of your alternative wood supply that was certified or has been determined to have lower environmental impact than wood-derived fibers, divided by the total dry mass of your recycled and alternative wood supply, then multiply by 100. Differences in environmental impact must be demonstrated through a life cycle assessment conducted in accordance with ISO 14040:2006 or another externally reviewed study. Differences in social impact must be demonstrated by an externally reviewed, publicly available study. Impacts addressed must include biodiversity and food security. Alternative fiber that has been certified under the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Standard, FSC standards, SFI standards, or a PEFC-endorsed certification system may also be included in the calculation. _x000D_ The sum of C1, C2, and C3 may not exceed 100%. _x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | PEFC - Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification : The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) provides guidance for integrating best practices for the entire forest supply chain to ensure that timber and non-timber forest products are produced with consideration of ecological, social, and ethical standards. : http://www.pefc.org FSC Forest Certification : Products with FSC certification come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. The following website provides more information related to the principles that guide the certification process. : https://us.fsc.org/en-us/certification The Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials Certification : The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is an independent and global multi-stakeholder coalition which works to promote the sustainability of biomaterials. The certification verifies that biomaterials are ethical, sustainable and credibly-sourced. : https://rsb.org/?s=CERTIFICATION# SFI - Sustainable Forestry Initiative - 2015-2019 Standard : The SFI 2015-2019 Standard addresses sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing. SFI also has a chain of custody standard to track wood and paper flow through the supply chain. SFI is a PEFC-endorsed program. : http://www.sfiprogram.org/sfi-standard/ | United States Environmental Protection Agency: Paper Task Force : This document is the result of a collaboration to reduce environmental impacts from the pulp and paper industry.? : https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/www3/epawaste/conserve/tools/warm/pdfs/EnvironmentalDefenseFund.pdf | The Responsible Alternative Fibers Methodology : The Responsible Alternative Fibers Assessment Methodology (RAFAM) is a tool that helps assess the environmental and social issues associated with production of alternative plants grown as feedstock for pulp and paper applications. : https://www.worldwildlife.org/publications/responsible-alternative-fibers-assessment-methodology | ||
| Games and Puzzles | Stewardship programs - Batteries | A battery stewardship program should: inform consumers of the battery recycling program; ensure safe storage; prevent short-circuiting of the batteries during transportation; provide special containers for collecting used batteries; and consider retail collection points. | Call2Recycle : Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. : https://www.call2recycle.org/ | The Big Green Box : According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." : https://biggreenbox.com/index.php | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Games and Puzzles | Supply chain working conditions - Audit results | Calculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan._x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion are those facilities that have been audited by a second or third party. Include facilities that were audited against the ICTI Code of Business Practices even if they are not eligible for the ICTI-CARE program seal._x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ | Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf International Labour Organization : The International Labour Organization provides robust information on many social sustainability topics. : http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/alphabetical/lang--en/index.htm Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 | THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI : Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/536528319 | Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. |
| Games and Puzzles | Sustainable Packaging Design and Production | Calculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. _x000D_ Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance._x000D_ Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception. _x000D_ Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602:2013 (Packaging and the environment -- Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428:2004 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction)._x000D_ Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. _x000D_ Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations._x000D_ Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | ISO 18602:2013 : ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. : https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction : European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. : http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition : In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. : https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf | Ecoembes Recycling Symbols : Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. : https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide) : sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. : https://bo.citeo.com/sites/default/files/2019-07/20190617_Guide_Info-tri_Citeo_EN.pdf The Triman : Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. : https://www.msl.io/uploads/downloads/Triman-Users-handbook-english-V21.pdf On-Pack Recycling Label : Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : http://www.oprl.org.uk/ Woolworths Recycling Labels : Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960 How2Recycle Certification : The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. : http://www.how2recycle.info/ European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast) : The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. : https://www.eucertplast.eu/ Japanese Recycling Symbols : Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) : Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/ The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) : The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. : https://plasticsrecycling.org/about | Circulytics - Measuring circularity : The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. : https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity | Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook : Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. : https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging | Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. Weight or volume optimization : "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment) Material and process efficiency : Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed. Sales packaging : "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011) Goals : Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. |
| Games and Puzzles | Worker health, safety, and rights | Calculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contract facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities._x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors. _x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. _x000D_ The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the International Council of Toy Industries Ethical Toy Program Code of Business Practices: Labor (including requirements for no forced, compulsory, or child labor, and wages and benefits), The Workplace (including requirements for safe and healthy working conditions), Compliance (including requirements for current audit confirming compliance to the code). Audits against this code, or equivalent, can be performed globally by certified third-party providers, even if the facility in question does not qualify for certification under the ICTI Ethical Toy Program. | International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices : This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. : https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ | Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 United Nations Environmental Program on Chemical Safety : According to the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), "The overall objectives of the IPCS are to establish the scientific basis for assessment of the risk to human health and the environment from exposure to chemicals, through international peer review processes, as a prerequisite for the promotion of chemical safety, and to provide technical assistance in strengthening national capacities for the sound management of chemicals." : http://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc214.htm Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf | First party systematic risk assessment : A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity. Verifiable : Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim. Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. |
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| Games and Puzzles | Worker health, safety, and rights - Supply chain | Calculate B1 as the total spend on direct suppliers that have a documented code of conduct in place for their suppliers, divided by the total spend for materials in this category, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 suppliers to company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all other suppliers that are directly contracted to supply custom components or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities. | SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | Audit Guidelines - SA8000 : Audit types include first party (internal), second party (conducted by an associated organization), and third party (accredited external). : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf | |||
| Metal Toys | Battery use and longevity | Life cycle-related energy impacts refer to actions that reduce the total energy used by batteries over the life cycle of a product through efforts that enable more efficient battery technologies, lower power requirements for product operation, or lead to the use of fewer batteries during the useful life of the product. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative : Packaging designed to reduce environmental burdens must account for product protection while avoiding over-packaging. Please refer to this website for more information about this assessment. : http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Metal Toys | Greenhouse gas emissions - Supply chain | Scope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (2015). Calculate B1 as the total spend on metal alloy stock suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total spend on all metal alloy stock suppliers, then multiply by 100. Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change 2020 Questionnaire, refer to C6.1 and C6.3 to determine if they report emissions. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | E-SMARRT - Energy-Saving Melting and Revert Reduction Technology Program : ?According to their website, "Energy-Saving Melting and Revert Reduction Technology (E-SMARRT) is a balanced portfolio of tasks to address energy-saving opportunities in the metal casting industry, including Improvements in Melting Efficiency; Innovative Casting Processes for Yield Improvement/ Revert Reduction; Instrumentation and Control Improvement; and Material Properties for Casting or Tooling Design Improvement. This portfolio define process approaches designed to significantly reduce metal casting energy consumption while improving the overall capabilities." : https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1150837-energy-saving-melting-revert-reduction-technology-smarrt-final-summary-report | CDP Climate Change Questionnaire : The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ | Greenhouse gas : Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. | |
| Metal Toys | Greenhouse gas emissions intensity - Manufacturing | Included in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including assembly and component manufacturers directly contracted to supply custom parts to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits. You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend on the products produced. If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question. Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend on final products produced, then multiply by 100. For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (2015) to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol web site to facilitate these calculations. Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. The data required for the CDP Climate Change 2020 Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response (refer to C7.3b and C7.6b). The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy 2016 or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions 2016 can also be used to calculate your response. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ CDP Climate Change Questionnaire : The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies | Greenhouse gas : Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. | ||
| Metal Toys | Packaging Raw Material Sourcing | The scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer. _x000D_ Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials._x000D_ Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification)._x000D_ If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products). _x000D_ The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%._x000D_ Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators. | FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition : In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. : https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf ISO 18604:2013 : ISO 18604:2013 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. : https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html | How2Recycle Certification : The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. : http://www.how2recycle.info/ | Circulytics - Measuring circularity : The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. : https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity | THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI : Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/531017161 Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0 : The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGF-Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability : The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGF-Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf | Post-consumer recycled material : "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end?users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)) Sales packaging : "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011) Pre-consumer recycled material : “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)) Renewable material : “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012) Sustainably-sourced material : Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation. |
| Metal Toys | Priority chemicals - Disclosure | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment. | Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html | THESIS Help Center Video: Priority Chemicals - Disclosure KPI : Short video tutorial on the Priority Chemicals - Disclosure KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/533750684 | |||
| Metal Toys | Priority chemicals - Management | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment._x000D_ For B, informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles._x000D_ For C, goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Public disclosure of goals and progress must have occurred within 12 months of the date you respond to this question._x000D_ Examples of tools and protocols for screening chemicals and assessing alternatives include green chemistry, alternatives analysis, restricted substances lists, and other tools that are listed in the Background Information. | The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html ISO 8124-1:2012 Safety of Toys : These standards apply to safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties. The requirements in ISO 8124-1:2012 "are applicable to a toy as it is initially received by the consumer. In addition, they apply after a toy is subjected to reasonably foreseeable conditions of normal use and abuse unless specifically noted otherwise." : http://www.iso.org/iso/home/store/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=62327 Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information : According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." : http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815 | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program : According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. : https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments : The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice Consumer Product Safety Commission - Third-party testing : According to their website, "CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction." : https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Testing-Certification/ | PRIO : PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ? : https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models : According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." : https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment THESIS Help Center Video: Priority Chemicals - Management KPI : Short video tutorial on the Priority Chemicals - Management KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/536528286 GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals : GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. : https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | |
| Metal Toys | Product design | This question does not address sales packaging, only the toy product itself. _x000D_ Product design strategies may include design for durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, recyclability, and compostability. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative : Packaging designed to reduce environmental burdens must account for product protection while avoiding over-packaging. Please refer to this website for more information about this assessment. : http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Metal Toys | Responsible supply chains - Metals | Calculate B1 as the total spend on metal components from suppliers that require their raw material suppliers to complete assessments, divided by the total spend for products in this category, then multiply by 100. Include metal components purchased for both company-owned and contract manufacturing facilities. The assessments must include an on-site audit of environmental and social sustainability performance by a second or third-party using a recognized standard or set of principles such as those developed by the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) or the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA). _x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question._x000D_ | Better Sourcing Program : The Better Sourcing Program (BSP) provides a technology-based communications solution to allow global organizations to source artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) ores through upstream due diligence, auditing and risk management. : https://www.rcsglobal.com/bettersourcing/ | Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance : This website outlines a multi-stakeholder initiative building a sustainability certification system for mining operations. Participation is open to manufacturers. : https://responsiblemining.net/ International Council on Mining & Metals : The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is a membership organization that serves the mining and metals industry by offering a sustainable development framework and an annual assessment of member progress towards addressing social and environmental sustainability issues in mining. : http://www.icmm.com/ | |||
| Metal Toys | Stewardship programs - Batteries | A battery stewardship program should: inform consumers of the battery recycling program; ensure safe storage; prevent short-circuiting of the batteries during transportation; provide special containers for collecting used batteries; and consider retail collection points. | Call2Recycle : Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. : https://www.call2recycle.org/ | The Big Green Box : According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." : https://biggreenbox.com/index.php | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Metal Toys | Supply chain working conditions - Audit results | Calculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component and material manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. _x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion are those facilities that have been audited by a second or third party. Include facilities that were audited against the ICTI Code of Business Practices even if they are not eligible for certification under the ICTI Ethical Toy Program._x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ | Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf International Labour Organization : The International Labour Organization provides robust information on many social sustainability topics. : http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/alphabetical/lang--en/index.htm Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 | THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI : Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/536528319 | Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. |
| Metal Toys | Sustainable Packaging Design and Production | Calculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. _x000D_ Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance._x000D_ Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception. _x000D_ Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602:2013 (Packaging and the environment -- Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428:2004 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction)._x000D_ Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. _x000D_ Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations._x000D_ Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction : European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. : http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition : In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. : https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf ISO 18602:2013 : ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. : https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html | Ecoembes Recycling Symbols : Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. : https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home The Triman : Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. : https://www.msl.io/uploads/downloads/Triman-Users-handbook-english-V21.pdf Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide) : sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. : https://bo.citeo.com/sites/default/files/2019-07/20190617_Guide_Info-tri_Citeo_EN.pdf On-Pack Recycling Label : Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : http://www.oprl.org.uk/ Woolworths Recycling Labels : Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960 How2Recycle Certification : The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. : http://www.how2recycle.info/ European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast) : The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. : https://www.eucertplast.eu/ Japanese Recycling Symbols : Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) : Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/ The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) : The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. : https://plasticsrecycling.org/about | Circulytics - Measuring circularity : The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. : https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity | Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook : Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. : https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging | Goals : Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Sales packaging : "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011) Material and process efficiency : Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed. Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. Weight or volume optimization : "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment) |
| Metal Toys | Worker health, safety, and rights | Calculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contract facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities._x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors. _x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. _x000D_ The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the International Council of Toy Industries Ethical Toy Program Code of Business Practices: Labor (including requirements for no forced, compulsory, or child labor, and wages and benefits), The Workplace (including requirements for safe and healthy working conditions), Compliance (including requirements for current audit confirming compliance to the code). Audits against this code, or equivalent, can be performed globally by certified third-party providers, even if the facility in question does not qualify for certification under the ICTI Ethical Toy Program. | Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices : This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. : https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ | ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf | Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. Verifiable : Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim. First party systematic risk assessment : A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity. |
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| Plastic Toys | Battery use and longevity | Life cycle-related energy impacts refer to actions that reduce the total energy used by batteries over the life cycle of a product through efforts that enable more efficient battery technologies, lower power requirements for product operation, or lead to the use of fewer batteries during the useful life of the product. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative : Packaging designed to reduce environmental burdens must account for product protection while avoiding over-packaging. Please refer to this website for more information about this assessment. : http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/ UN Environment Design for Sustainability: Materials Efficiency : One example of a tool and protocol for material efficiency is included in the Design for Sustainability report published by UN Environment. : https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7961 | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Plastic Toys | Greenhouse gas emissions - Supply chain | Scope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (2015). Calculate B1 as the total spend on plastic and plastic resin suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total spend on all plastic and plastic resin suppliers, then multiply by 100. Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change 2020 Questionnaire, refer to C6.1 and C6.3 to determine if they report emissions. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools CDP Climate Change Questionnaire : The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ | Greenhouse gas : Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. | ||
| Plastic Toys | Greenhouse gas emissions intensity - Manufacturing | Included in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including assembly and component manufacturers directly contracted to supply custom parts to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits. You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend on the products produced. If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question. Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend on final products produced, then multiply by 100. For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (2015) to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol web site to facilitate these calculations. Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. The data required for the CDP Climate Change 2020 Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response (refer to C7.3b and C7.6b). The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy 2016 or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions 2016 can also be used to calculate your response. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ CDP Climate Change Questionnaire : The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies | Greenhouse gas : Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. | ||
| Plastic Toys | Packaging Raw Material Sourcing | The scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer. _x000D_ Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials._x000D_ Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification)._x000D_ If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products). _x000D_ The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%._x000D_ Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators. | ISO 18604:2013 : ISO 18604:2013 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. : https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition : In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. : https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf | How2Recycle Certification : The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. : http://www.how2recycle.info/ | Circulytics - Measuring circularity : The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. : https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity | THESIS Help Center Video: Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI : Short video tutorial on the Packaging Raw Material Sourcing KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/531017161 Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0 : The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGF-Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability : The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGF-Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf | Sustainably-sourced material : Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation. Renewable material : “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012) Pre-consumer recycled material : “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)) Sales packaging : "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011) Post-consumer recycled material : "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end?users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)) |
| Plastic Toys | Packaging disposal - Recyclability marking | ISO 11469:2000, Plastics - Generic identification and marking of plastics products provides information regarding resin codes for different plastics types. The Society of Plastics Industries (SPI), a trade group for the plastics industry, also publishes guidance regarding code implementation and use. | ISO 11469:2016 - Plastics — Generic identification and marking of plastics products : ISO11469:2000 provides definitions of the resin codes for different types of plastics and guidance for the use of those codes. : https://www.iso.org/standard/63434.html | SPI Resin Identification Code - Guide to Correct Use : This website provides plastic resin identification codes. : https://plastics.americanchemistry.com/Plastic-Packaging-Resin-Identification-Codes/ The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers : The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) works to increase public awareness of plastics recycling, reclamation, and processing industry, and to create more opportunities to recycle plastics. : https://plasticsrecycling.org/ | |||
| Plastic Toys | Priority chemicals - Disclosure | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment. | Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html | THESIS Help Center Video: Priority Chemicals - Disclosure KPI : Short video tutorial on the Priority Chemicals - Disclosure KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/533750684 | |||
| Plastic Toys | Priority chemicals - Management | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment._x000D_ For B, informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles._x000D_ For C, goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Public disclosure of goals and progress must have occurred within 12 months of the date you respond to this question._x000D_ Examples of tools and protocols for screening chemicals and assessing alternatives include green chemistry, alternatives analysis, restricted substances lists, and other tools that are listed in the Background Information. | The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html ISO 8124-1:2012 Safety of Toys : These standards apply to safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties. The requirements in ISO 8124-1:2012 "are applicable to a toy as it is initially received by the consumer. In addition, they apply after a toy is subjected to reasonably foreseeable conditions of normal use and abuse unless specifically noted otherwise." : http://www.iso.org/iso/home/store/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=62327 Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information : According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." : http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815 | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program : According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. : https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments : The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice Consumer Product Safety Commission - Third-party testing : According to their website, "CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction." : https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Testing-Certification/ BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol : The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." : https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol | PRIO : PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ? : https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models : According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." : https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment THESIS Help Center Video: Priority Chemicals - Management KPI : Short video tutorial on the Priority Chemicals - Management KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/536528286 GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals : GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. : https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | |
| Plastic Toys | Product design | This question does not address sales packaging, only the toy product itself. _x000D_ Product design strategies may include design for durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, recyclability, and compostability. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | Autodesk - Design for Sustainability : Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. : https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative : Packaging designed to reduce environmental burdens must account for product protection while avoiding over-packaging. Please refer to this website for more information about this assessment. : http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Plastic Toys | Stewardship programs - Batteries | A battery stewardship program should: inform consumers of the battery recycling program; ensure safe storage; prevent short-circuiting of the batteries during transportation; provide special containers for collecting used batteries; and consider retail collection points. | Call2Recycle : Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. : https://www.call2recycle.org/ | The Big Green Box : According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." : https://biggreenbox.com/index.php | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Plastic Toys | Supply chain working conditions - Audit results | Calculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component and material manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. _x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion are those facilities that have been audited by a second or third party. Include facilities that were audited against the ICTI Code of Business Practices even if they are not eligible for certification under the ICTI Ethical Toy Program._x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ | Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 | THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI : Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/536528319 | Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. |
| Plastic Toys | Sustainable Packaging Design and Production | Calculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. _x000D_ Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance._x000D_ Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception. _x000D_ Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602:2013 (Packaging and the environment -- Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428:2004 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction)._x000D_ Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. _x000D_ Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations._x000D_ Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction : European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. : http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition : In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. : https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf ISO 18602:2013 : ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. : https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html | Ecoembes Recycling Symbols : Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. : https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide) : sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. : https://bo.citeo.com/sites/default/files/2019-07/20190617_Guide_Info-tri_Citeo_EN.pdf The Triman : Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. : https://www.msl.io/uploads/downloads/Triman-Users-handbook-english-V21.pdf On-Pack Recycling Label : Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : http://www.oprl.org.uk/ How2Recycle Certification : The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. : http://www.how2recycle.info/ European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast) : The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. : https://www.eucertplast.eu/ Woolworths Recycling Labels : Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960 Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) : Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/ The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) : The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. : https://plasticsrecycling.org/about Japanese Recycling Symbols : Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf | Circulytics - Measuring circularity : The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. : https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity | Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook : Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. : https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging | Weight or volume optimization : "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment) Material and process efficiency : Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed. Sales packaging : "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011) Goals : Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. |
| Plastic Toys | Toy disposal - Recycling programs | In addition to reusing, composting, and recycling, impacts can also be reduced by incineration that recovers energy. | The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers : The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) works to increase public awareness of plastics recycling, reclamation, and processing industry, and to create more opportunities to recycle plastics. : https://plasticsrecycling.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | |||
| Plastic Toys | Worker health, safety, and rights | Calculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contract facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities._x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors. _x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. _x000D_ The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the International Council of Toy Industries Ethical Toy Program Code of Business Practices: Labor (including requirements for no forced, compulsory, or child labor, and wages and benefits), The Workplace (including requirements for safe and healthy working conditions), Compliance (including requirements for current audit confirming compliance to the code). Audits against this code, or equivalent, can be performed globally by certified third-party providers, even if the facility in question does not qualify for certification under the ICTI Ethical Toy Program. | International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices : This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. : https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code | ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf United Nations Environmental Program on Chemical Safety : According to the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), "The overall objectives of the IPCS are to establish the scientific basis for assessment of the risk to human health and the environment from exposure to chemicals, through international peer review processes, as a prerequisite for the promotion of chemical safety, and to provide technical assistance in strengthening national capacities for the sound management of chemicals." : http://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc214.htm Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 | Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. Verifiable : Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim. First party systematic risk assessment : A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity. |
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| Plastic Toys | Worker safety - PVC production | This question focuses on PVC associated with both packaging and products._x000D_ For B, materials suppliers include company-owned or contracted organization for the manufacture of all components._x000D_ Calculate E1 as the number of products sold in this category that have no PVC in either the product or its sales packaging, divided by the total number of products sold in this category, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | United Nations Environmental Program on Chemical Safety : According to the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), "The overall objectives of the IPCS are to establish the scientific basis for assessment of the risk to human health and the environment from exposure to chemicals, through international peer review processes, as a prerequisite for the promotion of chemical safety, and to provide technical assistance in strengthening national capacities for the sound management of chemicals." : http://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc214.htm The Guide to Safer Chemicals : The Guide to Safer Chemicals provides guidance on how to design and implement a chemicals management program based on the Principles for Safer Chemicals. The Principles and Guide were developed by BizNGO, a collaboration of business and NGO leaders to create and adopt "safer chemicals and sustainable materials." : https://www.bizngo.org/safer-chemicals/guide-to-safer-chemicals | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models : According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." : https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment | Sales packaging : "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011) |
| Plush Toys | Battery use and longevity | Life cycle-related energy impacts refer to actions that reduce the total energy used by batteries over the life cycle of a product through efforts that enable more efficient battery technologies, lower power requirements for product operation, or lead to the use of fewer batteries during the useful life of the product. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | |||
| Plush Toys | Greenhouse gas emissions intensity - Manufacturing | Included in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including assembly and component manufacturers directly contracted to supply custom parts to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits. You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend on the products produced. If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question. Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend on final products produced, then multiply by 100. For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (2015) to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol web site to facilitate these calculations. Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. The data required for the CDP Climate Change 2020 Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response (refer to C7.3b and C7.6b). The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy 2016 or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions 2016 can also be used to calculate your response. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ CDP Climate Change Questionnaire : The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools | Greenhouse gas : Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. | ||
| Plush Toys | Priority chemicals - Disclosure | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment. | Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html | THESIS Help Center Video: Priority Chemicals - Disclosure KPI : Short video tutorial on the Priority Chemicals - Disclosure KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/533750684 | |||
| Plush Toys | Priority chemicals - Management | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment._x000D_ For B, informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles._x000D_ For C, goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Public disclosure of goals and progress must have occurred within 12 months of the date you respond to this question._x000D_ Examples of tools and protocols for screening chemicals and assessing alternatives include green chemistry, alternatives analysis, restricted substances lists, and other tools that are listed in the Background Information. | The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html ISO 8124-1:2012 Safety of Toys : These standards apply to safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties. The requirements in ISO 8124-1:2012 "are applicable to a toy as it is initially received by the consumer. In addition, they apply after a toy is subjected to reasonably foreseeable conditions of normal use and abuse unless specifically noted otherwise." : http://www.iso.org/iso/home/store/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=62327 Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information : According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." : http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815 | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program : According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. : https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments : The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol : The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." : https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol Consumer Product Safety Commission - Third-party testing : According to their website, "CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction." : https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Testing-Certification/ | PRIO : PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ? : https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models : According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." : https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals : GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. : https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/ THESIS Help Center Video: Priority Chemicals - Management KPI : Short video tutorial on the Priority Chemicals - Management KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/536528286 | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | |
| Plush Toys | Product design | This question does not address sales packaging, only the toy product itself. _x000D_ Product design strategies may include design for durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, recyclability, and compostability. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | Autodesk - Design for Sustainability : Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. : https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Plush Toys | Stewardship programs - Batteries | A battery stewardship program should: inform consumers of the battery recycling program; ensure safe storage; prevent short-circuiting of the batteries during transportation; provide special containers for collecting used batteries; and consider retail collection points. | Call2Recycle : Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. : https://www.call2recycle.org/ | The Big Green Box : According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." : https://biggreenbox.com/index.php | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Plush Toys | Supply chain working conditions - Audit results | Calculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component and material manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. _x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion are those facilities that have been audited by a second or third party. Include facilities that were audited against the ICTI Code of Business Practices even if they are not eligible for certification under the ICTI Ethical Toy Program._x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ | Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf International Labour Organization : The International Labour Organization provides robust information on many social sustainability topics. : http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/alphabetical/lang--en/index.htm Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 | THESIS Help Center Video: Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI : Short video tutorial on the Supply chain working conditions - Audit results KPI. Use case-sensitive password 'thesis' when prompted. : https://vimeo.com/536528319 | Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. |
| Plush Toys | Water use - Supply chain | Calculate B1 as the total spend on textile suppliers that reported their annual water use, divided by total spend on all textile suppliers, then multiply by 100. Perform this calculation using spend data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. Water use is defined as the total amount of withdrawals from municipal and private water providers, surface water, groundwater, or wells. Supplier water use reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. If suppliers completed the CDP Water Security 2020 Questionnaire, refer to W1.2b, W1.2h, and W5.1a to determine if they report water use. | GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ CDP Water Information Request : The CDP Water Information Request provides questions that assess a company's water use, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. CDP can be contacted to respond to the Water Information Request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies | Water use : Water use is defined as total withdrawals from municipal and private water providers, surface water, groundwater, or wells. | |||
| Plush Toys | Worker health, safety, and rights | Calculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contract facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities._x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors. _x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. _x000D_ The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the International Council of Toy Industries Ethical Toy Program Code of Business Practices: Labor (including requirements for no forced, compulsory, or child labor, and wages and benefits), The Workplace (including requirements for safe and healthy working conditions), Compliance (including requirements for current audit confirming compliance to the code). Audits against this code, or equivalent, can be performed globally by certified third-party providers, even if the facility in question does not qualify for certification under the ICTI Ethical Toy Program. | Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code of Labor Practices : This organization works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe that make or grow consumer goods. ETI has a Base Code of Labor Practice and provides guidance and resources for implementing it. : https://www.ethicaltrade.org/resources/eti-base-code SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ | Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf | Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. First party systematic risk assessment : A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity. Verifiable : Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim. Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. |
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| Plush Toys | Worker health, safety, and rights - Supply chain | Calculate B1 as the total spend on direct suppliers that have a documented code of conduct in place for their suppliers, divided by the total spend for materials in this category, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 suppliers to company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all other suppliers that are directly contracted to supply custom components or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities. | SA8000® Standard : Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization that aims to advance human rights at work via the SA8000® Standard. SA 8000 measures social performance in eight areas that are relevant for workplaces in factories and organizations worldwide. : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | Audit Guidelines - SA8000 : Audit types include first party (internal), second party (conducted by an associated organization), and third party (accredited external). : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf | |||
| Wooden Toys | Battery use and longevity | Life cycle-related energy impacts refer to actions that reduce the total energy used by batteries over the life cycle of a product through efforts that enable more efficient battery technologies, lower power requirements for product operation, or lead to the use of fewer batteries during the useful life of the product. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative : Packaging designed to reduce environmental burdens must account for product protection while avoiding over-packaging. Please refer to this website for more information about this assessment. : http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Wooden Toys | Biodiversity - Wood sourcing | Calculate C1 as the percentage of your virgin wood supply that was determined by a third-party reviewed risk assessment to be low-risk to biological diversity, divided by the total mass of your virgin wood supply, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C2 as the percentage of your virgin wood supply that has third-party reviewed site-based management programs to minimize impacts to biological diversity, divided by the total mass of your virgin wood supply, then multiply by 100. Any virgin wood supply that is FSC-certified, SFI-certified, or certified under another PEFC-endorsed certification may be considered to have a site-based management program._x000D_ The sum of C1 and C2 cannot exceed 100%._x000D_ Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. _x000D_ A risk assessment can include an on-site audit by a second or third party that confirms that the site risk is low due to controls or other mitigating factors. | CSA - Canadian Standards Association : CSA Group is an internationally-accredited standards development and testing and certification organization that provides consumer product evaluation, education, and training services dedicated to advancing safety, sustainability, and social good. Some programs include environmental product performance, management systems and processes, registry services, worker and workplace safety, energy efficiency verification, and greenhouse gas clean projects. Programs specific to wood sourcing are outlined in Canada's National Standard for Sustainable Forest Management. CSA is a PEFC-endorsed program. : http://www.csagroup.org/ | PEFC - Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification : The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) provides guidance for integrating best practices for the entire forest supply chain to ensure that timber and non-timber forest products are produced with consideration of ecological, social, and ethical standards. : http://www.pefc.org CERFLOR - Brazilian Forest Certification Program : This organization is an independent, third-party certification program that focuses on sustainable management of natural and planted Amazonian tropical forests. CERFLOR is a PEFC-endorsed certification. : https://www.pefc.org/discover-pefc/our-pefc-members/national-members/brazilian-forest-certification-programme-cerflor FSC Forest Certification : Products with FSC certification come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. The following website provides more information related to the principles that guide the certification process. : https://us.fsc.org/en-us/certification SFI - Sustainable Forestry Initiative - 2015-2019 Standard : The SFI 2015-2019 Standard addresses sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing. SFI also has a chain of custody standard to track wood and paper flow through the supply chain. SFI is a PEFC-endorsed program. : http://www.sfiprogram.org/sfi-standard/ | International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List : The IUCN Red List is a comprehensive list of threatened plant and animal species. The list provides a rating of plant and animal species that are facing a high risk of global extinction. : http://www.iucnredlist.org/ CITES Appendices : The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora contains appendices that list species of animals and plants of concern based on their status as endangered, threatened, or exploited. : https://cites.org/eng/app/index.php Conservation International Biodiversity Hotspots : Conservation International's criteria for biodiversity hotspots include areas where there are at least 1,500 vascular plants as endemics and the ecosystem contains only 30% or less of its original natural vegetation. Currently, 35 areas around the world are classified as biodiversity hotspots. : https://www.conservation.org/priorities/biodiversity-hotspots Convention on Biological Diversity - Forest Biodiversity : The Convention on Biological Diversity - Forest Biodiversity defines forest biodiversity and provides information on the Forest Biodiversity Programme. : https://www.cbd.int/forest/what.shtml WWF Global 200 : The WWF Global 200 is a list of 200 ecoregions defined as large-scale priority areas of uniform ecological features, chosen for the conservation of the most outstanding and representative of the world’s habitats. : https://www.worldwildlife.org/publications/global-200 | ||
| Wooden Toys | Certification - Paper and wood sourcing | Calculate C1 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that only underwent third-party legality verification, divided by the total dry mass of your paper and wood supply, then multiply by 100. Do not include in this calculation any supply that is included under one of the other response options. _x000D_ Calculate C2 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that had FSC Controlled Wood certification, divided by the total dry mass of your paper or wood supply, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C3 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that was certified to the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard or sourced under a PEFC-Due Diligence System, divided by the total dry mass of your paper and wood supply, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C4 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that was FSC-certified, divided by the total dry mass of your paper and wood supply, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C5 as the dry mass of your paper and wood supply that was SFI-certified or certified under another PEFC-endorsed program, divided by the total dry mass of your paper and wood supply, then multiply by 100._x000D_ The sum of C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5 must not exceed 100%. Do not include the same paper or wood supply in the calculation of more than one response option. The last day of the 12-month reporting period must be within 12 months of the completion date of this question. | CSA - Canadian Standards Association : CSA Group is an internationally-accredited standards development and testing and certification organization that provides consumer product evaluation, education, and training services dedicated to advancing safety, sustainability, and social good. Some programs include environmental product performance, management systems and processes, registry services, worker and workplace safety, energy efficiency verification, and greenhouse gas clean projects. Programs specific to wood sourcing are outlined in Canada's National Standard for Sustainable Forest Management. CSA is a PEFC-endorsed program. : http://www.csagroup.org/ EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Volunteer Partnership Agreement : Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) are a central element of the EU's strategy in the fight against illegal logging. A VPA is a bilateral trade agreement between the EU and a timber-exporting country outside the EU. : https://www.euflegt.efi.int/vpa | SFI - Sustainable Forestry Initiative - 2015-2019 Standard : The SFI 2015-2019 Standard addresses sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing. SFI also has a chain of custody standard to track wood and paper flow through the supply chain. SFI is a PEFC-endorsed program. : http://www.sfiprogram.org/sfi-standard/ CERFLOR - Brazilian Forest Certification Program : This organization is an independent, third-party certification program that focuses on sustainable management of natural and planted Amazonian tropical forests. CERFLOR is a PEFC-endorsed certification. : https://www.pefc.org/discover-pefc/our-pefc-members/national-members/brazilian-forest-certification-programme-cerflor FSC Controlled Wood : The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Controlled Wood is non-certified material subject to controlled conditions that can be mixed with FSC-certified material during manufacturing FSC-Mix products. This has enabled manufacturers to manage low and fluctuating supplies of FSC certified forest products, while creating demand for FSC certified wood. : https://us.fsc.org/en-us/certification/controlled-wood FSC Forest Certification : Products with FSC certification come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. The following website provides more information related to the principles that guide the certification process. : https://us.fsc.org/en-us/certification PEFC - Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification : The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) provides guidance for integrating best practices for the entire forest supply chain to ensure that timber and non-timber forest products are produced with consideration of ecological, social, and ethical standards. : http://www.pefc.org PEFC - Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Due Diligence System : The PEFC DDS is an integral part of the PEFC Chain of Custody standard and is the mechanism that avoids the inclusion of timber from controversial sources in products with a PEFC claim. : https://www.pefc.org/for-business/supply-chain-companies SFI - Sustainable Forestry Initiative - 2015-2019 Fiber Sourcing Standard : The SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard is for organizations that do not own or manage land but do procure wood directly from forests. Program Participants must show that the raw material in their supply chain comes from legal and responsible sources, whether the forests are certified or not. Primary producers must be third-party audited and certified to the SFI 2015-2019 Fiber Sourcing Standard. SFI is a PEFC-endorsed program. : https://www.sfiprogram.org/fibersourcingstandard/ | Forest Legality Alliance's Risk Tool : This tool is designed to present useful information about the sourcing of forest products. You can search the tool's content by country or by species to find specific information.? : https://forestlegality.org/risk-tool/ | ||
| Wooden Toys | Greenhouse gas emissions - Raw material transportation | The scope of this question includes the transportation of wood supply from its source, to intermediate processing, and to the final product manufacturer. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Transportation and Air Quality: SmartWay : This program provides information about how to improve fuel efficiency in trucking. Carriers can use the SmartWays carbon emission calculator to track and publicly report emissions associated with their trucking operations. : https://www.epa.gov/smartway Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf | Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools | ||
| Wooden Toys | Greenhouse gas emissions - Supply chain | Scope 1 and 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (2015). Calculate B1 as the total spend on wood or wood-based material suppliers that reported emissions, divided by total spend on all wood or wood-based material suppliers, then multiply by 100. Reporting can occur through public disclosure or private disclosure from the supplier to your organization directly or through another party. Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. If suppliers completed the CDP Climate Change 2020 Questionnaire, refer to C6.1 and C6.3 to determine if they report emissions. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | CDP Climate Change Questionnaire : The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ | Greenhouse gas : Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. | ||
| Wooden Toys | Greenhouse gas emissions intensity - Manufacturing | Included in the scope of this question are fuels combusted and electricity used in facilities that perform final manufacturing activities, including assembly and component manufacturers directly contracted to supply custom parts to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities, as well as trace gases released during manufacture. This may include some or all of your organization's corporate scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions from any final manufacturing facilities not within your organization's financial or operational control (e.g., contract manufacturers). Excluded from the scope of this question are GHG allowances, offsets, and credits. You may calculate B1 using product-specific data or estimate intensity via facility data that is not product specific. If using product-specific data, calculate B1 as the average of each product's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend on the products produced. If using facility data, calculate B1 as the average of each final manufacturing facility's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, weighted by the total spend required to produce the product. If the manufacturing facilities produce more than one category of product, only weight using the total spend required to produce the product specific to the product category in question. Calculate B2 as the total spend on final products for which you are able to obtain data, divided by total spend on final products produced, then multiply by 100. For each final manufacturing facility, follow the instructions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (2015) to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated from electricity purchased or produced, fuels combusted, and trace gases released, and then add them together. Worksheets are available on the GHG Protocol web site to facilitate these calculations. Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. The data required for the CDP Climate Change 2020 Questionnaire combined with production data can be used to calculate your response (refer to C7.3b and C7.6b). The data required for "Disclosure 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization" in GRI 302: Energy 2016 or "Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions" and "Disclosure 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions" in GRI 305: Emissions 2016 can also be used to calculate your response. | Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard : The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol provides guidance and is a useful resource published by the World Resources Institute with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a guide for monitoring and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. : https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard | GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines : The GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines provide a standard set of metrics for companies to report on material environmental, social, and economic impacts, actions, and outcomes. : https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/ CDP Climate Change Questionnaire : The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire provides questions that assess a company's greenhouse gas emissions, goals, and management. The report provided by CDP provides the overview of the results from companies responding to the request. : https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-companies Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Calculation Tools : This site provides a list of sector toolsets developed by GHG Protocol, third-party databases, and other tools based on the GHG Protocol standards that can be used to calculate greenhouse gas inventories for use in emissions calculations. : https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools | Greenhouse gas : Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation in the atmosphere, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. | ||
| Wooden Toys | Packaging Raw Material Sourcing | The scope of this question is the product category’s sales packaging, which is defined as packaging that leaves a store with the consumer. Include the transportation-related packaging for product that is shipped directly to an end consumer. _x000D_ Calculate C1 as the mass of post-consumer recycled material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. This excludes pre-consumer recycled materials._x000D_ Calculate C2 as the mass of sustainably-sourced renewable virgin material in the sales packaging of your final products, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. To be included in C2, the material must be third-party verified (e.g. for paper-based packaging FSC, SFI, PEFC would be examples of certifications for verification)._x000D_ If data on packaging materials specific to these final products is not available, you may use more aggregated internal data to calculate C1 and C2 (e.g., company-level data for sales packaging of similar products). _x000D_ The sum of C1 and C2 cannot be greater than 100%._x000D_ Please refer to THESIS KPI set for Packaging for more detailed packaging indicators. | ISO 18604:2013 : ISO 18604:2013 (Packaging and the environment -- Material recycling) provides measurement standards for determining how recyclable a particular product is. : https://www.iso.org/standard/55872.html FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition : In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. : https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf | How2Recycle Certification : The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. : http://www.how2recycle.info/ | Circulytics - Measuring circularity : The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. : https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity | Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability : The Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability provides metrics and a framework for businesses on the relative sustainability of packaging. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGF-Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0 : The Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability (GPPS 2.0) is a common set of indicators and metrics for business regarding sustainable packaging. The Consumer Goods Forum condensed the "Sustainable Packaging Indicators and Metrics Framework", developed by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, into GPPS 2.0. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGF-Global-Protocol-on-Packaging.pdf | Sustainably-sourced material : Material for which it can be demonstrated through second- or third-party verification that the virgin raw material has been harvested or produced legally and in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, workers, and communities. Materials such as paper can be included in this definition if the source of the packaging content comes from sustainably-managed forests with no deforestation. Renewable material : “Material that is composed of biomass from a living source and that can be continually replenished. To be defined as renewable, virgin materials shall come from sources which are replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion.” (FTC Green Guides:2012) Pre-consumer recycled material : “Material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)) Sales packaging : "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011) Post-consumer recycled material : "Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end?users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.” (ISO 14021:2016 - Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)) |
| Wooden Toys | Priority chemicals - Disclosure | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment. | Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html | ||||
| Wooden Toys | Priority chemicals - Management | For this question, a priority chemical is one that meets the criteria for classification as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, or is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic; or any chemical for which there is "scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health or the environment which give rise to an equivalent level of concern" (REACH Title VII, Chapter 1, Article 57). Priority chemicals are identified on a case-by-case basis._x000D_ Relevant criteria in the US EPA Safer Choice Program and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, listed below, may be used to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment._x000D_ For B, informed substitution implies that factors such as cost and performance, technical feasibility, life cycle impacts, economic and social accountability, and potential to result in lasting change have been taken into consideration to ensure that substitutes and the final product are safer based on their health and environmental profiles._x000D_ For C, goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Public disclosure of goals and progress must have occurred within 12 months of the date you respond to this question._x000D_ Examples of tools and protocols for screening chemicals and assessing alternatives include green chemistry, alternatives analysis, restricted substances lists, and other tools that are listed in the Background Information. | The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the Global Harmonized System. : https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/global.html ISO 8124-1:2012 Safety of Toys : These standards apply to safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties. The requirements in ISO 8124-1:2012 "are applicable to a toy as it is initially received by the consumer. In addition, they apply after a toy is subjected to reasonably foreseeable conditions of normal use and abuse unless specifically noted otherwise." : http://www.iso.org/iso/home/store/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=62327 Safer Choice (EPA) : In order to identify scientific evidence of probable serious effects to human health and the environment, organizations should reference relevant criteria in the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice NSF/GCI/ANSI 355-2011 - Greener Chemicals and Processes Information : According to this website, "The purpose of the Information Standard is to provide the chemical enterprise with a voluntary and standardized way to define and report environmental and human health hazards associated with a chemical product and its gate-to-gate manufacturing process impacts." : http://www.worldcat.org/title/nsfgciansi-355-2011-greener-chemicals-and-processes-information/oclc/772118815 | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Existing Chemicals Program : According to their website, "EPA's existing chemical programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and characterization, and risk management for chemical substances in commercial use." The current chemicals management program is undergoing review and update, including how the agency identifies and prioritizes priority chemicals for review and assessment under TSCA. : https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-monitoring#chemicals United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice - Alternatives Assessments : The EPA's Safer Choice [formerly Design for the Environment (DfE)] partnership program provides guidance for informed decision-making regarding the hazards posed by different materials used in consumer goods. : https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice Consumer Product Safety Commission - Third-party testing : According to their website, "CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction." : https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Testing-Certification/ BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol : The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a "decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer alternatives." : https://www.bizngo.org/alternatives-assessment/chemical-alternatives-assessment-protocol | PRIO : PRIO is a web-based tool developed by the Swedish government to facilitate the assessment of environmental and health risks of chemicals. ? : https://www.kemi.se/prioguiden/english/start United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Exposure Assessment Tools and Models : According to their website, "The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed several exposure assessment methods, databases, and predictive models to help in evaluating what happens to chemicals when they are used and released to the environment and how workers, the general public, consumers and the aquatic ecosystems may be exposed to chemicals." : https://www.epa.gov/ceam/tools-data-exposure-assessment GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals : GreenScreen is a "Chemical Hazard Assessment" method that can be used to identify chemicals of high concern and determine safer alternatives. The tool was developed and is administered by Clean Production Action. A second tool, the GreenScreen List Translator, is a publicly available abbreviated version that screens and classifies chemicals based solely on their presence on authoritative hazard lists. : https://www.greenscreenchemicals.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | |
| Wooden Toys | Product design | This question does not address sales packaging, only the toy product itself. _x000D_ Product design strategies may include design for durability, disassembly, reuse, recycled content, recyclability, and compostability. | Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | Autodesk - Design for Sustainability : Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop provides resources, tools and online learning opportunities to teach the principles of sustainable design. : https://academy.autodesk.com/sustainable-design UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative : Packaging designed to reduce environmental burdens must account for product protection while avoiding over-packaging. Please refer to this website for more information about this assessment. : http://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/ | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Wooden Toys | Stewardship programs - Batteries | A battery stewardship program should: inform consumers of the battery recycling program; ensure safe storage; prevent short-circuiting of the batteries during transportation; provide special containers for collecting used batteries; and consider retail collection points. | Call2Recycle : Call2Recycle® is a product stewardship program providing no-cost consumer battery recycling solutions across the U.S. and Canada. The organization works with their members and collection partners to provide easy, convenient, and safe battery collection. : https://www.call2recycle.org/ | The Big Green Box : According to their website, "The Big Green Box is an international program that offers to companies, consumers, municipalities and other generators a low cost and easy way to provide electronics and battery recycling for themselves as well as their customers." : https://biggreenbox.com/index.php | Public disclosure : Manufacturer-based acts of making information available and readily accessible to the public through one or more forms of media (e.g., online, print, telephone). Print media includes product labels and also includes, but is not limited to, books, magazines, newspapers, and readily accessible journal articles. Online disclosure includes, but is not limited to, publicly accessible websites (desktop or mobile) as well as making information electronically available through reporting platforms or mobile apps. | ||
| Wooden Toys | Supply chain working conditions - Audit results | Calculate B1 as the number of events resolved, divided by the total number of events recorded during both second- and third-party audits conducted in the previous year, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract component manufacturing facilities, as well as all component and material manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities. For B1, answer 100% if zero non-conformance events have been recorded across all facilities. A non-conformance event indicates an audit finding that would trigger a corrective action plan. _x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion are those facilities that have been audited by a second or third party. Include facilities that were audited against the ICTI Code of Business Practices even if they are not eligible for certification under the ICTI Ethical Toy Program._x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ | Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 International Labour Organization : The International Labour Organization provides robust information on many social sustainability topics. : http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/alphabetical/lang--en/index.htm | Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. |
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| Wooden Toys | Sustainable Packaging Design and Production | Calculate C1 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that was recyclable, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. _x000D_ Calculate C2 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for material and process efficiency during packaging manufacturing, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Calculate C3 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated progress on goals for weight or volume optimization during packaging design, divided by the total mass of sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100._x000D_ Goals must be quantitative and time-bound and progress must be reported publicly. Public reporting may include voluntary corporate reporting, sustainability reporting programs, or reporting as part of regulatory compliance._x000D_ Calculate C4 as the mass of sales packaging used for your final products that has demonstrated quantified environmental impact reductions, divided by the total mass sales packaging used for your final products, then multiply by 100. Include sales packaging with demonstrated impact reductions since the inception of the product or since purchase of the brand, if post-inception. _x000D_ Methods for demonstrating quantified environmental impact reduction include, but are not limited to, life cycle impact assessment, or assessment against ISO Standard 18602:2013 (Packaging and the environment -- Optimization of the packaging system), or EN 13428:2004 (Packaging: Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction)._x000D_ Calculate C5 as the number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled with How2Recycle divided by the total number of units sold in the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. _x000D_ Calculate C6 as the number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging labeled according to an established third-party standard divided by the total number of units sold in regions outside the US and Canada that had sales packaging, then multiply by 100. Third party standards include those listed in the Certifications, Standards & Tools section of this KPI. Only include regions outside the US and Canada that are covered by the referenced third-party standards in your calculations._x000D_ Perform these calculations using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. | EN 13428: Prevention by packaging source reduction : European standard 13428:2004 outlines a method for evaluating if packaging material weight and/or volume have been sufficiently minimized while also taking into consideration other packaging performance parameters. The standard also includes recommended methodology for identifying heavy metals and dangerous substances in packaging formats. : http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/packaging/index_en.htm FTC Green Guide's Recyclability Definition : In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission defines when a product or packaging can be claimed recyclable. Please refer these guidelines when determining recyclability. : https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-issues-revised-green-guides/greenguides.pdf ISO 18602:2013 : ISO 18602 provides criteria for optimization of packaging systems. It outlines a procedure for reduction of packaging material weight or volume while taking into consideration packaging function. It also provides assessment methodology for substances hazardous to the environment and heavy metals. : https://www.iso.org/standard/55870.html | Ecoembes Recycling Symbols : Used in Spain, the Ecoembes recycling symbols provide information to consumers for the recycling of packaging up to six different colors: blue for paper and cardboard, yellow for plastics and cans, green for glass, orange for organic materials, red for hazardous waste, and grey for everything else. : https://www.ecoembes.com/en/home Le Guide du TRI (Citeo Sorting Guide) : sed in France, the Citeo Sorting Guide provides information to companies about which product components should be recycled and which should be disposed. : https://bo.citeo.com/sites/default/files/2019-07/20190617_Guide_Info-tri_Citeo_EN.pdf The Triman : Used in France, the Triman is a recycling symbol in e-commerce that sells and ships to France. : https://www.msl.io/uploads/downloads/Triman-Users-handbook-english-V21.pdf Woolworths Recycling Labels : Used in South Africa, the Woolworths Recycling Labels detail how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://www.woolworths.co.za/content/howto/good-business-journey/how-to-read-our-recycling-labels/_/A-cmp201960 On-Pack Recycling Label : Used in the UK, the On-Pack Recycling Label details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : http://www.oprl.org.uk/ How2Recycle Certification : The How2Recycle Label provides guidance to consumers on how to recycle packaging for consumable goods. The label is intended to be used on all types of packaging and to provide instruction regarding how and where various raw materials can be recycled. : http://www.how2recycle.info/ European Certification of Plastics Recycling (EUCertPlast) : The EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for companies that recycle post-consumer plastic waste. : https://www.eucertplast.eu/ Japanese Recycling Symbols : Used in Japan, Japanese recycling symbols tell in a glance to consumers what is recyclable and what is not recyclable, and assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://www.jcpra.or.jp/Portals/0/resource/eng/JCPRAdocuments202012.pdf Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) : Used in Australia and New Zealand, the ARL details how best to label packaging for recycling to assist consumers in recycling correctly. : https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/ The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) : The APR is an international national trade association representing the plastics recycling industry. : https://plasticsrecycling.org/about | Circulytics - Measuring circularity : The Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Circulytics assesses a company’s overall circularity. The tool is designed to support a company’s evolution to a circular economy by informing strategy development and decision making, and identifying opportunities to align with circular economy principles including: designing out waste, keeping materials and products in use, and generating environmental benefits. : https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/resources/apply/circulytics-measuring-circularity | Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook : Walmart provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. : https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/climate/project-gigaton/packaging | Sales packaging : "Packaging that leaves a store with the consumer". (Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability 2.0:2011) Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. Weight or volume optimization : "Process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.” (ISO 18601:2013 - Packaging and the environment--General requirements for the use of ISO standards in the field of packaging and the environment) Material and process efficiency : Material efficiency is the ratio between the material input and the benefits derived. Resource conservation (source reduction) of material inputs and/or improving the functionality of the packaging can positively impact material efficiency. Process efficiency is the ratio between the time spent on production steps to the output. Opportunities to improve material and process efficiency include process improvement, product redesign, and technology changes to packaging equipment. It should be noted that continual source reduction has benefits, but there are trade-offs that must be assessed. Goals : Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. |
| Wooden Toys | Worker health, safety, and rights | Calculate C1 as the number of facilities that have been audited by a third party in the last twelve months, divided by the total number of company-owned or contract facilities, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all component manufacturing facilities that are directly contracted to supply custom parts or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities._x000D_ Facilities eligible for inclusion in the reported percentage are those that have either been deemed low risk through a verifiable assessment, or high-risk facilities audited by a third party. A verifiable assessment can include an on-site audit by a second party or third party, or a first-party systematic risk assessment against a code of conduct to determine risk based on conditions, controls, or other mitigating factors. _x000D_ Perform this calculation using data from a 12-month period that ended within 12 months of the date you respond to this question. _x000D_ The code of conduct must cover the following issues with requirements that meet or exceed those outlined in the International Council of Toy Industries Ethical Toy Program Code of Business Practices: Labor (including requirements for no forced, compulsory, or child labor, and wages and benefits), The Workplace (including requirements for safe and healthy working conditions), Compliance (including requirements for current audit confirming compliance to the code). Audits against this code, or equivalent, can be performed globally by certified third-party providers, even if the facility in question does not qualify for certification under the ICTI Ethical Toy Program. | International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | ICTI Ethical Toy Program Certification : The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) has created the Ethical Toy Program to support toy manufacturers on identifying and addressing social sustainability issues in their supply chains. ICTI offers both certification and auditing programs for manufacturers, and capacity-building resources for factories. : https://www.ethicaltoyprogram.org/en/our-program/certification-and-audit/ Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ : Cradle to Cradle Product Certification™ provides a standard of performance for manufacturers regarding product sustainability and material safety. Individual product assessments are performed by independent and trained third parties and certifications are made by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. : http://www.c2ccertified.org/product_certification | Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) Reference Tools : The Global Social Compliance Program provides a publicly available suite of reference tools that describes existing best practices in social compliance. The reference tools can be used by companies to develop systems and initiatives. : http://supply-chain.unglobalcompact.org/site/article/126 United Nations Environmental Program on Chemical Safety : According to the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), "The overall objectives of the IPCS are to establish the scientific basis for assessment of the risk to human health and the environment from exposure to chemicals, through international peer review processes, as a prerequisite for the promotion of chemical safety, and to provide technical assistance in strengthening national capacities for the sound management of chemicals." : http://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc214.htm | Verifiable : Having the ability to demonstrate, through a reputable assessor, the truth or accuracy of a claim. Second-party audit : An audit conducted by a party having an interest in the organization, such as customers, or by another entity on their behalf. Third-party audit : An audit conducted by external, independent auditing organizations, such as those providing certification of conformity to a standard. First party systematic risk assessment : A first party systematic risk assessment is conducted by the organization itself for management review and other internal purposes and may form the basis for an organization’s declaration of conformity. |
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| Wooden Toys | Worker health, safety, and rights - Supply chain | Calculate B1 as the total spend on direct suppliers that have a documented code of conduct in place for their suppliers, divided by the total spend for materials in this category, then multiply by 100. Include all tier 1 suppliers to company-owned or contract manufacturing facilities, and all other suppliers that are directly contracted to supply custom components or materials to company-owned or contract product assembly facilities. | International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices : This document outlines a toy industry’s ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide and providing education, training, and a single, fair, thorough, and consistent monitoring program for toy factories. : https://www.toy-icti.org/info/codeofbusinesspractices.html | Audit Process - Global Social Compliance Program : Additional guidance on conducting an audit is available in the GSCP Audit Process and Methodology. : https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GSCP_Reference_Tools_APM_interactive.pdf Audit Guidelines - SA8000 : Audit types include first party (internal), second party (conducted by an associated organization), and third party (accredited external). : https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/ |