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About EcoLogoM
The EcoLogoM Program is a Type I
eco-label, as defined by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
in its standard - "Environmental Labeling" (ISO
14024). This means, the Program compares products /
services with others in the same category, develops
rigorous and scientifically relevant criteria, and
awards the EcoLogoM to those that are
environmentally preferable throughout their entire
whole life a thorough evaluation and auditing
process.
Additionally, the EcoLogoM Program is one
of only a handful of such programs internationally
that has been successfully audited by the
Global EcoLabelling Network (GEN) through their
GENICES accreditation program to ensure compliance
with ISO 14024 principles.
EcoLogoM certification criteria documents
(CCDs) are developed in an open, public and
transparent process, with a broad base of
stakeholder participation including user groups
(e.g. procurement associations, institutional
purchasers and consumer protection organizations),
product producers (e.g. industry members and
associations), government / regulators, general
science-based representatives (e.g. academics, life
cycle experts and other scientists), environmental
non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), and other
environmental advocates. The criteria address
multiple environmental attributes related to human
health and environmental considerations throughout
the life cycle of the product. Currently, there are
122 Certification Criteria Documents addressing over
250 product types.
Certification Criteria Document CCD-003
The electricity sector
is unique among industrial sectors in its very large
contribution to air emissions and other
environmental impacts. Electricity generation
produces a large share of carbon monoxide, nitrogen
oxides and sulphur dioxide. These, in turn,
contribute to smog and acid rain, and the formation
of fine particulate matter. Fossil fuel-fired
electric power plants also emit carbon dioxide,
which contributes to climate change. In addition,
the sector has significant impacts on water and
habitat and species.
The EcoLogoM
Program addresses these challenges by establishing
strict requirements for public consultation, aquatic
and riparian habitat and species impacts,
non-electricity values, and air emissions. The net
environmental benefit will be reduced human health
impacts, less potential for emissions of greenhouse
gases and other air contaminants, and diminished
impacts on local habitats.
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