Green Policies, Regulations & Standards

NVIDIA’s supplier framework combines a Supplier Code of Conduct, climate strategy, and ESG requirements to manage emissions across semiconductor and technology supply chains. Suppliers must measure emissions, improve energy efficiency, and increase renewable energy use, particularly in manufacturing. Procurement integration links sustainability performance to supplier eligibility, while governance extends across multi-tier supply chains. The system reflects an energy-centric approach to Scope 3 emissions focused on semiconductor production and data centre infrastructure.

Uber’s climate framework combines supplier governance, emissions reporting, platform data systems, and driver electrification programmes to manage transport-related Scope 3 emissions. Its largest climate impacts come from rides and deliveries arranged through the platform, making emissions governance dependent on vehicle transition, charging access, customer choices, and merchant practices. Uber uses carbon intensity metrics, CDP disclosure, and limited assurance to support reporting, while procurement rules apply to corporate suppliers. The model reflects a platform-based approach to Scope 3 governance.

The Body Shop’s supplier framework combines a Supplier Code of Conduct, ethical sourcing standards, Community Fair Trade partnerships, and packaging circularity commitments. Suppliers must align with responsible sourcing expectations, support recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging, and provide transparency across ingredients, manufacturing, and packaging supply chains. The model links supplier performance to procurement eligibility, Scope 3 management, and consumer-facing sustainability claims. Recent restructuring creates uncertainty for some supplier relationships, but the framework remains a relevant example of values-led supply chain governance in beauty.

Ben & Jerry’s supplier framework combines responsible sourcing policies, dairy sustainability programmes, and regenerative agriculture initiatives to manage environmental impacts at the farm level. Suppliers must participate in sustainability programmes, reduce emissions, and adopt regenerative practices, particularly in dairy production. Governance is based on farmer engagement and continuous improvement, with increasing emphasis on emissions measurement. Procurement relationships link sustainability performance to supplier eligibility, creating a farm-centric approach to Scope 3 emissions and agricultural sustainability.

Hyundai’s supplier framework combines ESG requirements, green procurement policies, and EV supply chain initiatives to manage emissions across automotive value chains. Suppliers must provide emissions data, reduce manufacturing carbon intensity, and ensure traceability for key components, especially battery materials. Procurement integration links environmental performance to supplier eligibility, while governance extends across multi-tier supply chains. The system reflects a product-linked approach to Scope 3 emissions focused on manufacturing and materials.

FSC Certification is a global, voluntary system that verifies responsible forest management and traceable supply chains. Based on environmental, social, and economic standards, it applies to forest owners and businesses handling forest products. Certification requires compliance with FSC principles and third-party audits to ensure sustainable sourcing and credible product claims.

The SBTi Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard (FINZS) provides a science-based framework for financial institutions to align lending, investing, and underwriting activities with net-zero emissions by 2050. It requires setting near- and long-term targets, measuring financed emissions, and disclosing progress, enabling consistent portfolio alignment with 1.5°C climate pathways.

GDFI Certification is a voluntary, third-party system verifying that commodities are deforestation-free and legally produced across entire supply chains. It combines due diligence, traceability, and independent audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as the EU Deforestation Regulation. Companies must map supply chains, assess and mitigate risks, and maintain verifiable data linking products to origin. Annual public reporting on due diligence systems is required. Certification is granted through external audits and maintained through ongoing surveillance, providing a consistent, globally applicable framework for demonstrating deforestation-free sourcing.

The UBA “Evaluation in Life Cycle Assessments” method (1999) helps interpret LCA results by providing a structured way to compare different environmental impacts, such as climate change and resource use. Aligned with ISO standards, it supports consistent decision-making and recognises that both scientific data and value judgements are needed to assess results.

PEFC RED certification is a voluntary scheme recognised by the European Commission that enables organisations to demonstrate compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas (GHG) performance criteria set out in the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II and RED III). It applies to solid biomass fuels derived from forest and tree-based sources and used in energy generation within the EU. The scheme builds on PEFC’s existing chain of custody system, introducing additional requirements for verifying sourcing practices, tracking materials through the supply chain, and accounting for emissions. Certification is granted following independent third-party audits.