CRI and MTS cooperated in determining that NSF administration and ANSI designation was the best solution to build stakeholder trust in this comprehensive global supply chain standard underpinned by life cycle analysis (LCA). Both CRI and MTS believe the carpet standard will drive progress toward sustainable product development and pave the way for future MTS product standards and administration including product certification by Ernst & Young's Global Sustainability Audit Group.
Denny Darragh, Chairman of the MTS Board of Directors stated that they are very proud to stand with CRI as both organizations donate all rights to the carpet standard to a marketplace that is looking for ways to understand and evaluate products making claims of sustainability.
This important agreement with the carpet industry and the launching of the world's first consensus sustainable product Standard, provide great benefits for global sustainability consistent with MTS' mission and activities, and further cements their joint dedication to environmental stewardship.
The certification arm of NSF and Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) are two highly reputable certification firms prepared to begin the detailed data verification required by the Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard.
Washington, DC based non profit firm MTS is comprised of leading environmental groups, governments, and companies accelerating the global market transformation to sustainability. MTS is committed to the development and administration of sustainable product standards utilizing its SMART Sustainable/EPP Product Template.
Dalton, Georgia based The Carpet and Rug Institute is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry. CRI is the source for science-based information and insight into how carpet and rugs can create a better environment - for living, working, learning and healing.
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