Cradle to Cradle Certified
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) · Oakland/San Francisco, California, USA
AG Process Grade
Grade A See the Certification rubric →Cradle to Cradle Certified operates a published, science-based multi-category product standard with independent third-party Assessment Bodies distinct from the certifying Institute, separate and published fee schedules for Institute administration versus assessment work, a public certified-products registry, and mandatory 2-year recertification. The main gaps are lack of confirmed external accreditation oversight of Assessment Bodies and no disclosed pass/denial rate.
Founded 2012 · Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) · HQ Oakland/San Francisco, California, USA · Sustainability & ESG · Entry Paid
Cradle to Cradle Certified is a multi-attribute product standard administered by the nonprofit Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. Products are assessed by independent, Institute-recognized Assessment Bodies against five categories (material health, material reutilization/circularity, renewable energy & carbon management, water stewardship, social fairness) and awarded one of five levels (Basic, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) based on the lowest-scoring category.
Profile data
| Organizer | Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) |
| Location | Oakland/San Francisco, California, USA |
| Entry fee | $1,800-$15,000 |
| Cost to receive award | Undisclosed |
| Winner rate | Undisclosed |
| Selection authority | Mixed |
| Data confidence | ● Fully documented |
| Official site | https://c2ccertified.org/get-certified/the-process(nofollow) |
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