This standard is under review. Please download a copy and send your comments to our Head of Standards Dr Andrea Edwards (Andrea@ecochoice.org.nz) by 4 July, 2025.
We welcome your technical input, as well as commentary on whether we have struck the right balance between ambition and feasibility.

Summary of Draft Changes:

1.  Update of Environmental Management Systems Criteria (5.5.1)
2. Update of Modern slavery and social accountability Criteria (5.3)
3. Update to Hazardous Substances (5.6)
4. Update to Waste Management Criteria (5.9)
5.  Update to Energy Management and greenhouse gas emissions Criteria (5.10)