”The demand for environmentally
preferable products is rapidly evolving and influencing purchasing
decisions along entire supply chains,” said Pat Meyer, Senior Product
Steward and program leader at BASF. “These purchasing requirements have
spawned hundreds of eco-labels and programs from the federal government,
large retailers, trade associations and third-party organizations,
leading to a lot of confusion.”
As a result, many businesses
are spending considerable time and resources trying to understand and
manage these classifications. “The BASF
SELECT™ Eco-Label Manager tool is designed to simplify and streamline these efforts,” said Meyer.
Currently, the tool includes 100 programs for review, primarily
associated with North America, but is continuing to add programs from
all regions globally. Examples include Built Green™ Canada, a residential construction checklist and energy rating system; USGBC LEED® programs,
and the Green Guides, a set of guidelines established by the Federal
Trade Commission to help manufacturers make clear and substantiated
marketing claims.
"Currently, the tool is available to all BASF employees, preferred BASF
customers and stakeholders. If you would like to gain access to the
SELECT™ Eco-Label Manager or are interested in learning more about the
database or visit
www.selectecolabels.com."
