🧭 1. What is this platform about?
This online directory is designed to showcase businesses and service providers that support nature-positive outcomes — environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and economically inclusive.
We capture profiles of:
Organizations with verified nature-positive practices.
Producers with certified sustainable goods.
Service providers offering nature-positive solutions (e.g. eco-auditing, agroecology training).
📜 2. What qualifies as a “certification”?
Only third-party conformity assessments for voluntary standards qualify as certifications. Examples include:
ECOCERT, GAP, HAACP, ISO Standards (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 26000, ISO/IEC 17065), Fair Trade, Fair for Life
❌ What doesn’t count as a “certification”?
Business licenses or registrations such as CAC or NEPC are not certifications. They belong in the “Organization Details>>Legal & Regulatory” section of your profile.
📦 3. Where do I upload product certificates?
Product-related certifications (e.g. Organic, ECOCERT) go under the “Certifications” tab — not under “Products” unless directly tied to a product’s labeling claim.
💡 If you’re a service provider and wish to showcase brochures or service descriptions, use the “Services” tab instead.
⚠️ 4. What happens if I upload incorrect or misleading documents?
Mislabeling certifications or uploading unrelated documents may result in:
- Temporary removal from the directory.
- Notification to correct the issue.
- Repeat offenses may lead to permanent suspension.
We maintain high standards of integrity to protect all users and ensure credibility.
🧾 5. What kind of documentation should I upload?
- Business Registration: CAC certificate, NEPC license → “Legal & Regulatory”
- Third-Party Certifications: ECOCERT, Fair Trade, ISO → “Certifications”
- Product Labels: Organic, Forest Stewardship → “Product Certifications”
- Brochures / Service Descriptions: Only if you’re a service provider → “Services”
📣 6. I’m a service provider, not selling physical goods — can I still participate?
Absolutely. If you deliver nature-positive services — from consulting to environmental monitoring — your brochure, service descriptions, and project credentials are more than welcome.
🚫 7. What kind of content is not allowed?
- False claims or fake certifications.
- Misplacement of documents to misrepresent credibility.
- Non-nature-positive products or services.
- Any content violating local or international laws.
🤝 8. Why should I join this platform?
- Showcase your sustainability credentials.
- Build trust with conscious buyers and partners.
- Be part of an international movement toward regenerative economies.