Certification Standard for Zero Waste
Version:
4.0
Status:
Final Standard
Revision Status:
Not Under Revision
Description:
This standard measures the amount of waste diverted from landfill through reduction, recycling and re-use as a percentage of total waste generated. Facilities and projects demonstrating at least 50% waste diversion can be recognized under this standard, while events demonstrating at least 75% waste diversion can be recognized.
Transition period: Starting January 2025, organizations seeking to get certified will be audited against Version 4.0. Existing certificate holders can begin using Version 4.0 and will be required to transition to the new version of the standard at their next audit, at the latest starting January 1, 2026.
Documents
SCS-110 Zero Waste Standard V4.0
SCS-110 Zero Waste Standard V3.0
SCS-110 Certification Body Requirements V2.0
SCS Standards Certification Body Approval Requirements V2.0