TOPIC GUIDE / Understand the evidence
Materials & sustainability
Learn how material and environmental information fits into a wider product information process.
Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent introductory guidance
Keep claims connected to evidence
Environmental and materials information needs clear definitions, boundaries, and supporting records. Avoid treating an attractive dashboard as proof of the underlying data.
Useful starting points
- Record methods, units, and source versions.
- Distinguish measured information from estimates.
- Review applicable requirements before making public claims.
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