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Product Sustainability

If environmental product sustainability is a priority for your organization, then partner with NSF to help with your environmental product certifications and third-party validations in order to confirm your commitment to improving human and planet health.

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Use of NSF consulting services or attending NSF training sessions does not provide an advantage, nor is it linked in any way to the granting of certification.

  • Landfill-Free and Waste Diversion Leader Verification

    Build consumer trust and market differentiation with third-party verification of your waste management claims.

  • Building Products and Furnishings

    Certifying sustainable building products and furnishings helps your company to become a preferred vendor, showcases your product(s) climate friendly attributes, and differentiates your product from the competition.

  • Product Transparency Reporting

    In a marketplace wary of green product hype, NSF provides independent, science-based verification of Environmental Claims, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), Health Product Declarations (HPDs), Manufacturer Inventories (MI), and Chemical Action Plans, along with development services for Product Category Rules (PCR), Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and EPDs.

  • Sustainability Strategy Solutions

    Achieve your organization’s sustainability goals with expert guidance to support your journey.

  • Supply Chain Sustainability and ESG Management

    Develop, monitor, and report on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance in your supply chain with expertise from NSF.

  • Product Environmental Performance

    Calculate the environmental impact of products or services to achieve your sustainability goals with expert advice from NSF.

  • ESG Reporting

    Demonstrate your commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts with sustainability expertise from NSF.

  • Climate Action Solutions

    Build your Climate Action Plan, calculate your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and assess climate risks with sustainability expertise from NSF.

  • ESG Verification Solutions

    Verify your ESG reporting results and GHG calculations with independent expertise from NSF.

  • Organic Certification Advice

    Navigate organic certification to the NOP and other global organic standards with expert advice from NSF.

  • Sustainability Scan

    Are your company’s sustainability practices enough to stand out, meet buyer demands, and satisfy existing and impending regulatory requirements? Not sure? NSF’s Sustainability Scan can help.

  • Verification of Compostability and No Intentionally Added PFAS Claims

    NSF provides trusted third-party verification, ensuring that compostable products meet stringent standards and comply with evolving regulations.

  • Environmental Claim Verification

    Build trust and brand credibility with independent verification of environmental claims you make about your products, services or business.

  • NSF Certified Compact Product

    Smarter design for a reduced carbon footprint with validated, trusted results. Lead the way in compact product claims.

  • Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) Certification

    Demand for concrete materials with verifiable sustainability is increasing worldwide. Demonstrate your cement, aggregate or concrete products comply with green building claims, with a CSC certificate from NSF. CSC is recognized in leading green building labels including BREEAM, DNGB, LEED and OGNI, and is the benchmark tool withing the industry.

  • BRCGS Consumer Products Certification

    Confidence in consumer products backed by NSF.

Resources

  • LEAF Marque v17.0: What You Need to Know

    Article
    The new version of the LEAF Marque Standard is here. Discover the key updates and what you need to do to achieve certification. Version 17.0 was published on 5 November 2025 and will apply to audits from 5 May 2026.

  • NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Chemicals of Concern

    Podcast
    This series examines chemicals of concern in the food supply chain, including PFAS, and their impact on food safety, materials, and sustainability. Expert insights highlight risks, regulatory attention, and practical steps toward safer material choices.

  • NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Sustainability and Grocery

    Podcast
    This series explores how grocery and food retailers are addressing sustainability challenges, from eco-fatigue and cost pressures to regulatory change and food safety considerations. Episodes focus on practical approaches to balancing environmental goals with operational and business needs.

How NSF Can Help You

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What’s New with NSF

  • NSF Launches Independent Certification Standard for Compact Products

    August 25, 2026
    New third-party certification verifies products cutting materials and shipping impacts while maintaining safety and performance.
    Read the Story