Version 4.1
The most recent version of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard is Version 4.1, released in May 2024 and effective on 1 July 2024. Version 4 is the most ambitious and actionable global standard yet for developing products that are safe, circular and responsibly made. The standard’s methodology addresses interconnected sustainability topics across design and manufacturing phases.
Suitable for businesses of all sizes, the standard offers a comprehensive single-standard solution that will help you advance from commitment to action through the following five-step pathway:
Prioritize action across five key sustainability focus areas: Material Health, Product Circularity, Clean Air & Climate Protection, Water & Soil Stewardship, and Social Fairness
Enact roadmaps for change, from product innovation to operations.
Transform business models, systems and collaboration throughout the value chain.
Verify sustainability performance and measure progress.
Lead industry transformation towards a safe, circular and equitable future.
