Environmental Stewardship & Circularity Requirements: Focus on L - XXL Companies

Modified on Mon, 23 Feb at 10:00 PM

This video covers sub-requirements under the Environmental Stewardship & Circularity  Impact Topic that specifically apply to L to XXL companies, focusing on those relevant for year 0.  The video uses a case study format to highlight examples of evidence a multi-site company might provide. 

Specifically, the video aims to: 

  • Clarify interpretation of the new standards under the Environmental Stewardship & Circularity impact topic focusing on select requirements applicable to L to XXL companies.

  • Provide examples of evidence a multi-site company might submit to meet the compliance criteria for select Environmental Stewardship & Circularity requirements.


The following sub-requirements are reviewed: 

  • ESC1.1 The company monitors waste production from its operations and where it ends up.

  • ESC1.5 The company identifies its facilities in or near ecologically sensitive areas, and whether they are negatively affecting these areas.

  • ESC1.6 The company monitors the animal welfare conditions in its operations.

  • ESC1.7 The company conducts an assessment to identify actual and potential environmental impacts connected to its operations and value chain.

  • ESC2.2 The company has a biodiversity transition plan to halt and reverse biodiversity loss caused by its operations and value chain.

  • ESC2.6 The company assesses the potential negative environmental impacts related to potential organizational clients and projects, and takes necessary mitigation actions.

  • ESC3.3 The company’s product development incorporates circularity principles.

  • ESC3.5 The company takes steps to increase the recovery of its products and packaging after their end-of-life.

  • ESC5.3 The company works with suppliers to prevent or mitigate their most material environmental impacts.



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