Guidance for Certifying to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard
This series provides guidance for quarriers and producers who are in the process of certifying to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard.
- Receive an overview of the documentation that is required to achieve this section.
- Preview data collection templates.
- Obtain useful tips and examples for completing this section properly and efficiently.
It covers the following sections:
- Chemicals
- Water
- Land Reclamation & Adaptive Reuse
- Site Management
- Transportation
- Corporate Governance
- Human Health & Safety
- Energy
- Excess Process Materials & Waste
- Innovation
To learn more, visit https://naturalstoneinstitute.org/sustainability.
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PR140: An Overview of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard
Learn why natural stone quarriers, fabricators, and distributors should certify to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard. Get a high level overview of the process including document review, on-site audit, and the resources available for companies to complete each step.
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PR247: Chemicals: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Chemicals section contains the following credits:
Chemical Inventory (required)
Chemical Management Program (required)
Additional Chemical Management Program
Elimination of Chemicals of Concern
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PR240: Water: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Water section contains the following credits:
Water Reduction Planning (required)
Water Recycling
Required: A minimum of 25% of the water accounted for in the water inventory for processing and quarry operations shall be captured and recycled
Optional: 85%+
Optional 95%+
Enhanced Water Treatment (required)
Optional: Diversion of 50%+ of sludge
Optional: Input water sourced from rainwater, grey water, or other nonpotable source
25-49%
50-74%
75%+
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PR244: Corporate Governance: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Corporate Governance section contains the following credits:
Prohibition on Forced Labor (required)
Prohibition on Child Labor (required)
Prevention on Discrimination (required)
Community Outreach/Service (required)
Social Accountability (required)
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PR243: Land Reclamation & Adaptive Reuse: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Land Reclamation & Adaptive Reuse section contains the following credits:
Post Closure Reclamation Plan (required)
Community Involvement
Exemplary Site Closure
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PR242: Site Management: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Site Management section contains the following credits:
Site Management Plan (required)
Ecosystem Boundaries (required)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Verification of Site Management Plan
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PR241: Transportation: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Transportation section contains the following credits:
Chain of Custody (required)
Transportation Management Plan (required)
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PR248: Human Health & Safety: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Human Health & Safety section contains the following credits:
Occupational Safety Plan (required)
Optional: Improved workplace safety using data for less injuries or illnesses
Air Emissions Inventory (required)
Air Emissions Management Plan (required)
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PR245: Energy: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Energy section contains the following credits:
Energy Inventory (required)
Energy Management Program (required)
Total Energy Reduction
Carbon Management
Renewable & Alternative Energy Sourcing
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PR246: Excess Process Materials & Waste: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Innovation section of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard contains the following credits:
Excess Materials Inventory (required)
Excess Materials Reduction Plan (required)
Demonstrated Excess Process Materials Reduction
Demonstrated Solid Waste Reduction
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PR249: Innovation: Document Review Guidance for the Sustainability Standard
The Innovation section of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard contains the following credits:
Health & Safety
Transportation
Waste Reclamation or Reuse
Energy Conservation