Textile Exchange - Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
Standard
11The Global Recycle Standard (GRS) was originally developed by Control Union Certifications (CU) in 2008 and ownership was passed to Textile Exchange January 1, 2011. The previous version of the standard, GRS 3.0, was released in 2014. The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of Recycled Content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. The goal of the GRS is to increase use of Recycled materials in products and reduce/eliminate the harm caused by its production.The Global Recycled Standard is intended for use with any product that contains at least 20% Recycled Material. Each stage of production is required to be certified, beginning at the recycling stage and ending at the last seller in the final business-to-business transaction.
Which ESG topics does the data source address?
Below you find the impact areas within the Responsibly Impact Parameter Framework which are covered by this data source.
Workplace health and safety
Social impact parameter
Product safety
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Paid employment leaves
Social impact parameter
Compliance to local laws and regulations
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Career management, education and training
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Working hours
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Paid overtime
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Precarious work
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Working contract
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Minimum wage
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Living wage
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Workplace systems and procedures
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Workplace grievance mechanism
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Workplace harassment and mistreatment
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Equal opportunity, rights and treatment
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Gender pay gap
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Freedom of association and collective bargaining
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Minimum age and child labor
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Forced or compulsory labor
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Waste recycling
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Waste management
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Environment management system
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Wastewater
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Carbon management plan
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Air pollution
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Pollution incident prevention process
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Water consumption
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Energy and fuel consumption
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Energy and fuel efficiency
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Recycled materials
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Supply chain traceability
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ESG TOPICS
Social
19
Environmental
11
Supplier
1