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Eco-lighthouse is a foundation that develops and administers the national certification scheme Eco-lighthouse. Eco-lighthouse is an environmental management system for public and private companies who want to document their environmental performance and social responsibility. The Foundation was established in 2003 and is a national environmental certification scheme operated by Eco-Lighthouse Foundation in Kristiansand.
An Eco-lighthouse enterprise systematically work on environmental measures in the daily life. The businesses must demonstrate and meet both regulatory requirements and requirements imposed by the Environmental Lighthouse certification. The requirements include environmental aspects of energy, waste, transport, procurement and the work environment. The business implements austerity measures to create a more environmentally friendly operation and a good working environment.
Eco-lighthouse has developed customized requirements for 72 different industries (in both the public and private sector). The certificate is awarded by an independent appraisal done by municipalities-appointed certifier. The enterprises must register annual environmental reports, and must be re-certified every three years. The certificate is recognized by the authorities on public procurement, and over 5,000 businesses in Norway is certified as Eco-lighthouse today.
In 2000 Eco-lighthouse won Best Social Eco-innovation award from the British Institute for Social Invention in London.