2023 ISSA Innovation Environment & Sustainability Award Criteria

The product/program makes a measurable impact on at least one of the following sustainability criteria (check all that apply). [Note: Entrant must cite credible evidence of each component.]

  • Greenhouse gas emissions
  • Energy conservation (e.g., electricity, natural gas, fuel/oil, chilled water)
  • Water conservation (e.g., potable, sewage, landscaping)
  • Waste diversion
  • Source materials reduction to current available offerings
  • Other (please specify)

    • The product/program has achieved a credible sustainability standard and/or certification (check all that apply, noting that certain products are only eligible for certain standards/certifications):

  • Safer Choice (U.S. EPA)
  • Green Seal
  • USDA BioPreferred
  • EcoLogo
  • Cradle to Cradle
  • Forest Stewardship Council
  • Other (please specify)

    The product/program leverages biobased content in its manufacturing, packaging, and/or delivery. [Note: Biobased content is defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as containing renewable plant, marine, and forestry-based resources not derived from petroleum.]

  • Yes
  • No

    The product/program makes a measurable impact on operator/worker health and safety (e.g., ergonomic design, use of safer chemistry, etc.)

  • Yes
  • No

    The product/program features prominent training for the end-user

  • Yes
  • No

    In addition to its sustainable attributes, this product/program provides a clear connection for customers’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.

  • Yes
  • No