Label WiN=WiN
Fair Stone

Our evaluation

After checking the label according to the requirements of the DGNB, we come to the following conclusion:

The label WiN=WiN Fair Stone is recognised within the scope of certification for criterion ENV1.3 of the 2018 version DGNB System Criteria Catalogue for New Buildings and Interiors at quality level 1.2. The recognition is for the product group natural stone.

Justification

The WiN=WiN Fair Stone Label makes a special contribution towards improving working conditions in stone processing companies and quarries by certifying natural stones in developing and emerging countries. The standard fulfils important social aspects, including the requirements of the ILO core labour standards. In addition, natural stones can be traced back to the quarry via a Tracing Fair Stone system.

Compliance with the criteria for the award of the seal is comprehensively checked. For example, checks are carried out through announced and unannounced visits to the suppliers. If a label holder violates the criteria for awarding the label, it must remedy the deficiencies, otherwise the label is withdrawn.

The basis for recognition is exclusively the aspects to be considered for the DGNB criterion ENV1.3.

Ecological and social aspects for which the fulfilment of the requirements of the DGNB cannot be guaranteed with a WIN=WIN Fair Stone label are mainly:

Ecological requirements:

• 4.1 Land use

Social requirements:

• 6.2 Supporting the local community and businesses

The partially fulfilled requirements are:

Ecological requirements:

• 2.1. Renaturation/reclamation of extraction areas

• 2.5. Limited annual reduction

• 8.1. Recycling of waste water

• 9.1. Waste prevention

• 11.1. Reduction of transports

Social requirements:

• 2.2. Adequate housing conditions for employees

• 2.3. Sufficient medical care

• 3.1. Fair employment contracts and salaries

• 6.1. Prevention of the extraction of raw materials in conflict-ridden and conflict-prone regions

• 6.3 Improvement of local infrastructure

• 6.4 Consent of the resident community

There is potential for development in particular in the area of support for local society and businesses and land use, as well as in the above-mentioned ecological and social aspects partially fulfilled. On this basis and the requirement to implement the evidence not fulfilled, the label is recognised.

Validity

The recognition is valid for one year from the release of this test report, i.e. until 20 December 2024.