Standards
EWOF Limited creates standards and tools that both businesses and consumers want. EWOF Limited will continue to develop a suite of practical and achievable standards based on stakeholder views.
EWOF Site Standard
The EWOF Site Standard is the first standard to be launched. This standard was developed to:
- Provide recognition for small, single-site businesses
- Increase the uptake of formal environmental management participation
- Provide consumers and the community with some reassurance about the site based activities of businesses
The EWOF Site Standard provides recognition over a 12-month period with the expiry date clearly displayed at the bottom of the logo.
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The EWOF Site Standard comprises of the following sections:
- Section 1.0 Management Commitment
- Section 2.0 Waste Management
- Section 3.0 Water Consumption
- Section 4.0 Energy Consumption
- Section 5.0 Stormwater Management
- Section 6.0 Product Origin
- Section 7.0 End-of-life
- Section 8.0 Communication with Suppliers
- Section 9.0 Consumer Information
- Section 10.0 Housekeeping
Verification to the Site Standard is through:
- Desktop assessment*
- Independent referee check
To see an overview of the EWOF verification process click here.
To register for the EWOF Site Standard and view the fees click here.
* There are additional quality control measures in place and provision for on-site audits.
The easy on-line tool helps you implement the standard then gather and upload your package of evidence. Verification is through a desktop assessment*. The process is streamlined and cost-effective.
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