Sustainability
Through our standards, certification and auditing services, NSF can support your company-wide sustainability strategies, allowing you to open new business opportunities, pursue efficiency gains, save money and attract and retain employees, customers and investors.
Further your commitment to sustainability. See how NSF can support your ESG strategy with consulting, standards, certification and auditing services.
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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.Sustainable Practices and Systems
NSF helps you to facilitate a culture of sustainable practices and systems within your organization and supply chain to minimize risk.Circularity, Waste and Materials Management
Closed-loop and circular economy models provide frameworks for businesses to increase efficiency and reduce waste through better materials management.Safer Chemistry
Make informed chemical and material selection decisions by evaluating specific or full chemical inventories with NSF chemical assessment services.Supply Chain Sustainability
Commit to responsible sourcing and transparency to increase competitiveness and build client, investor and consumer confidence.ENERGY STAR® Certification
Demonstrate your company’s commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility with an ENERGY STAR label.Sustainability Consulting Solutions
NSF is here to help your business on the journey to a more sustainable future. Your success is our success because we share the same world.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.Sustainability Strategy Solutions
Achieve your organization’s sustainability goals with expert guidance to support your journey.CDP Sustainability Reporting
If you need to improve your CDP score, or want help with CDP project management, our expert team can provide guidance at every step.ESG Reporting
Demonstrate your commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts with sustainability expertise from NSF.ESG Verification Solutions
Verify your ESG reporting results and GHG calculations with independent expertise from NSF.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.Organic Certification Advice
Navigate organic certification to the NOP and other global organic standards with expert advice 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.Product Environmental Performance
Calculate the environmental impact of products or services to achieve your sustainability goals with expert advice from NSF.Seafood Producers and Suppliers
Protect your brand, reduce risk and keep consumers safe by tackling your unique challenges — sustainable sourcing, food fraud and contamination.e-Waste Recycling Certification
Demonstrate your organization's commitment to safer reuse and recycling of electronic waste through R2 and RIOS™ certification.Landfill-Free and Waste Diversion Leader Verification
Build consumer trust and market differentiation with third-party verification of your waste management claims.Certifications for Forestry Operations
NSF certification of third-party audits of forestry operations, which gives you a competitive edge to lead an environmentally-conscious business.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.EPA Safer Choice
Achieve transparency and credibility for your cleaning product's chemical ingredient safety and cleaning performance.CleanGredients Data Verification
Get your cleaning product chemical ingredients listed as pre-approved to meet the EPA’s Safer Choice standard from NSF.Social Responsibility Audits
Increase social impact and mitigate supply chain risk through social responsibility scheme management, auditing and verification.GLOBALG.A.P.
Improve food safety and business performance, and gain access to the world's largest food retailers.Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Certification
Everyone in the production and supply chain of farmed seafood wants to prevent food fraud and contamination. BAP certification from NSF shows compliance with all regulations.Animal Welfare and Wellness
Demonstrate your commitment to animal welfare practices in your global supply chain through auditing, certification or verification.MarinTrust Standards
Producers and users of marine-based products are concerned about sustainable sourcing and accurate labels. Through NSF, MarinTrust Standards meet these concerns.Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certification
Producers of seaweed and wild-caught fish face responsible management and chain-of-custody requirements. MSC certification from NSF shows compliance with requirements.Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) Certification
Producers and sellers of farmed and wild seafood want to document sustainable sourcing, label accuracy and traceable quality. NSF’s GSA certification meets this challenge.Certified Seafood International (CSI) Certification
All sources of wild-caught seafood face the challenge to verify sustainable practices, supply integrity and traceability. CSI Certification through NSF meets this demand.SMETA Ethical Audits
Supply chain monitoring is essential to human rights due diligence, and an important tool to help identify risks. Gain confidence with SMETA audits.Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard Certification
The world’s first sustainability standard certification program for urban and community forests.LEAF Marque Certification
Prove your commitment to sustainability with LEAF Marque certification.FSMA 204 Traceability Rule
Initial Scoping and Readiness AssessmentSpecialist Market Insight
Expand your reach and take advantage of new market opportunities - without delays.GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Certification
Demonstrate high production standards and gain access to international buyers with an IFA certification.ISCC Certification
International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) is an independent, leading system supporting sustainable, traceable, deforestation-free supply chains. It contributes to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.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.Safety and Food Hygiene Complaint and Issue Management
Your partner for food safety and regulatory compliance, expertise and risk management.Environmental Claim Verification
Build trust and brand credibility with independent verification of environmental claims you make about your products, services or business.Health Product Declarations (HPD)
Demand for sustainable materials for building construction and interior design is growing, and transparency about what goes into those materials matters. A Health Product Declaration® (HPD) verified by NSF can build industry trust and opportunities for your product.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.Rainforest Alliance Certification
Drive more sustainable agricultural production and responsible supply chains with Rainforest Alliance Certification with NSF.BRCGS Consumer Products Certification
Confidence in consumer products backed by NSF.
Get up to speed with our webinar: Boosting your ESG Reporting Journey
Hear the latest news and learn about best ESG reporting practices from NSF’s experts.
Resources
Meet the Experts Behind NSF Forestry Certification
ArticleNSF's forestry certification experts bring deep industry knowledge, hands-on auditing experience and a commitment to impartial, independent assessment.
From A to B, Safely: How Transportation Shapes Food Safety, Resilience and Growth
ArticleTransportation is a critical link in the food supply chain, and it’s becoming more complex as it grows in scale.
NSF Forestry Program: Sustainable Forestry Certification and Accreditation Expertise
ArticleOur forestry services are delivered through NSF, providing expert certification, auditing, assurance, and compliance solutions across the forestry sector.
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What’s New with NSF
NSF Welcomes Hanjun Kwon, Managing Director, APAC
September 14, 2026Experienced business leader to drive sustainable growth, organizational development and operational excellence across the Asia-Pacific region.
NSF Welcomes Nicole Parent Haughey to Board of Directors
September 10, 2026NSF's appointment of Nicole supports the organization's continued focus on long-term growth and transformation.
NSF Launches Independent Certification Standard for Compact Products
August 25, 2026New third-party certification verifies products cutting materials and shipping impacts while maintaining safety and performance.
Thomas Vyles Honored With 2026 Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award
August 19, 2026The award honors Walter F. Snyder, co-founder and first executive director of NSF, and pioneers whose work advances environmental and public health.