Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) Certification

Concrete is one of the most widely used materials globally, but its carbon-intensive production has long been a cause for concern. Consequently, more and more public and private construction projects are looking to work with concrete, cement and aggregate suppliers who can prove that they have ethical and sustainable sourcing practices in place. CSC certification provides that proof. As an approved certification body, NSF is here to provide a straightforward certification process at every step.

Why third-party CSC certification is important

Creating differentiation in a crowded market can be tough. Demonstrating your credibility when bidding for work can be even tougher. That’s why CSC certification can be a powerful asset.

To achieve it, you will need to:

• Prove your materials sourcing is ethical and sustainable.
• Show that you’ve adopted better environmental practices.
• Prove that workers throughout your supply chain are looked after and protected.
• Demonstrate your products comply with schemes like LEED and BREEAM.

Assessment for certification is carried out against a standardized framework that encourages lower CO2 emissions, energy efficiency, and better resource management, and upholds fair labor practices, worker safety, and community engagement.

Because CSC certification requires third party audits and scoring across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria by approved independent certification bodies such as NSF, it validates sustainability claims, helping to build client and industry trust.

CSC certification supports LEED, BREEAM and DGNB compliance, opening the door – and borders – to bidding on green building projects around the world.

It helps cement producers, aggregate suppliers, and concrete manufacturers to:

• Enhance their brand reputation and competitiveness by providing a recognized “green identity”.
• Meet evolving environmental regulations and directives, especially in Europe.
• Build confidence among clients, investors, and regulators through transparent ESG reporting.

How to get a CSC certificate

First things first, gauge your current sustainability performance using the Quickscan Tool available in the CSC Toolbox - it’s free to use and will help you to identify where you are strong, and where you have gaps to address.

Don’t worry if you’re not sure where to start, you’re in safe hands. Our experienced team will guide you through each step of the certification process:

No. The size of your business – and where you are on your ESG journey – doesn’t matter. That’s because CSC certification is scalable, affordable, and covers a broad range of sustainability topics – social, governance, and environmental.

NSF is the only approved CSC certification body in North America, so you’re in the right place. If you have operations in other parts of the world, our regional teams will be able to support you there, too. We offer a personalized service combined with technical rigor, a powerful combination that means we are trusted by businesses and industry worldwide.