FSC validates on-the-ground operations employing the best management practices at a specific forest to ensure the long-term health of the total forest ecosystem. FSC wood is independently certified by a third party as well-managed and sustainable. FSC standards were developed by representatives of conservation groups, the timber industry, economic development organizations and the general public. A forestry operation that meets FSC standards protects forest ecosystems, water quality, wildlife habitats and local communities. To ensure the integrity of the certification, the wood and fiber from certified forests are tracked through the commercial chain from logging sites to retailers and to the end user through a mandatory chain of custody. A mandatory chain of custody is the best way to prevent illegal logging and deforestation which causes about 25% of climate change according to the Global Canopy Programme led by Oxford University.
http://www.fscoax.org
http:/www.certifiedwood.org

Cleaner and Greener Certification is a program of Leonardo Academy, a charitable foundation dedicated to putting the competitive markets to work on reducing environmental emissions. It helps businesses, organizations and participants who reduce environmental emissions create market rewards for their reductions, including: recognition, preferential purchasing by businesses, organizations and participants who reduce environmental emissions create market rewards for their reductions, including: recognition, preferential purchasing by consumers of products from certified companies, & adding rewards for emissions reductions from energy efficiency regulations. All certified entities are required to reduce their emissions. This is important because about 65%-85% of all energy use in the US comes from product production, delivery, & use (Green Energy, Leonardo Academy 1998).
http:/www.cleanerandgreener.org

Motor vehicles are arguably the most complex and environmentally damaging consumer products on the planet. From the cradle to the grave, cars, vans and trucks spread pollution and use up vast stores of natural resources. By applying the best practices currently available in the auto industry, it is possible to manufacture vehicles that produce less pollution from the assembly line on through road use and to end-of-life disposition. As a general rule, motor vehicles are classified as "clean" if they conform to three basic standards: 1) fuel efficiency is 1.5 times the fleet average within that vehicle's class; 2) tailpipe emissions are within California's "Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle" (SULEV) standard; and 3) the manufacturing process uses fewer and non-toxic recyclable materials. This standard is supported by American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Ecology Center, Environmental Defense, Great Lakes United, Michigan Environmental Council, & Union of Concerned scientists.

MTS ad "Delivering a Cleaner Environment" promoting the Clean Vehicle Standard was prepared for FedEx, Environmental Defense, and the Pew Charitable Trusts.
http://www.clearncarcampaign.org/standard.html
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/greencar