Certifications
Why we include certifications
We’re big fans of transparency and choice. And when it comes to certifications we thought long and hard about whether or not to include them.
Ultimately we think it’s really important for businesses who have worked hard for certification, or for whom certification is really important to be able to show them off (this can depend heavily on their products and services).
We also know many people actively look for certifications like FairTrade or Certified Organic when making a purchase. So we want to give you the option to find and support the businesses you align with.
Why we include businesses WITHOUT certification
We wholeheartedly believe there is a very important place for certifications in our supply chains.
We also believe that context is very important and some businesses can’t afford certification, some aren’t quite ready for certification (us included!*), some have business models that don’t fall neatly into a certification. And, in our experience, some businesses simply don’t want or need certification for a variety of reasons. But a lot of these businesses are still creating a huge impact to their cause.
If certification is important to you, you can use the certification filter in the ‘more filters’ function on the directory, so you’ll only see businesses that have your selected certification(s).
* Certifications are in our road map, once we have established Think Enough.
Certifications (A-Z)
This is an evolving list of certifications that are held by the businesses featured on Think Enough.
Australian Certified Organic
ACO Certification Ltd (Previously Australian Certified Organic) is a certifier for organic and biodynamic produce. They provide a wide variety of certification services to operators from all sectors of the organic industry. Certification ensures compliance with national and international production standards and allows trace back of all products to their origin. Learn more.
Certified B Corporation
Businesses that are Certified B Corporations (or B-Corps) have gone through a rigorous social impact assessment process that certifies the business meets high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Learn more.
Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA)
Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA) is an accreditation body that works collaboratively with local textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) businesses to protect and uphold the rights of Australian garment workers. To be ECA accredited, a business’s manufacturing operations are audited from design to dispatch to ensure that local TCF workers, including workers, are being paid appropriately, receiving all their legal entitlements and working in safe conditions. Learn more.
Fairtrade
Fairtrade connects disadvantaged producers and consumers, to promote fairer trading conditions and empower producers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control over their lives. A product with the FAIRTRADE Mark means the producers and businesses have met the stringent Fairtrade social, economic and environmental standards. Learn more.
NASAA Certified Organic (NCO)
NASAA Certified Organic (NCO) is a fully-owned subsidiary of the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA), and provides certification services to the organic industry, in Australia and internationally. NCO businesses receive a certification if their product has been produced in line with the strict national and industry Organic and Biodynamic Standards. Learn more.
PETA Approved Vegan
People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world. Their “PETA-Approved Vegan” certification highlights clothing, accessories, furniture, and home decor items made of vegan alternatives to animal-derived materials such as leather, fur, silk, feathers, or bone. Learn more.
Registered Charity (ACNC)
A charity is an organisation that exists solely for charitable purposes that create public benefit. Charities fall into a not-for-profit legal structure and are required to be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) which ensures their charity status is legitimate. Learn more.
Social Traders
Social Traders provides the only Social Enterprise certification in Australia. Their logomark intends to give businesses and government the assurance that a Social Enterprise has been independently verified so more of them feel confident in directing their procurement spend to certified social enterprises. Learn more.
Supply Nation
Supply Nation is a national directory of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses that offer registration and/or certification to members. Their 5-step verification process provides peace of mind by ensuring that all businesses listed on Australia’s largest national directory of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, Indigenous Business Direct, are not only Indigenous owned but are also regularly audited for changes in company structure and ownership. Learn more.
Sustainable Salons
Sustainable Salons is a social enterprise and directory of sustainable salons in Australia and New Zealand. Sustainable Salon members participate in a range of sustainable procurement and practices to reduce landfill through recycling programs. Learn more.
1% For the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual memberships and everyday actions. Businesses with 1% For the Planet membership have committed to donate the equivalent of 1% of gross sales through a combination of monetary, in-kind and approved promotional support directly to environmental nonprofits. Learn more.