TRANSPARENCY
(20% of the overall score)

Score A:
This product is fully transparent regarding its supply chain and production processes. Responsible sourcing criteria are fully respected. This product can be considered as having a low risk according to EF’s criteria.
The “Transparency Index” relies on declared information via Earthworm’s charcoal transparency survey.
We based our analysis on the following information:
• Supply chain information,
• Country of origin of the raw material,
• Location of carbonization plant.
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Percentage of final score |
Main EF criteria for assessment |
 Transparency |
40% |
- Analysis of declared information,
- Risk of mixing wood/ wood charcoal of different origin,
- Corruption perception index of country of origin of raw material.
|
 Forest |
20% |
- Certification (FSC/PEFC),
- Deforestation risk of country of origin of raw material (e.g. Forest conversion rate),
- Illegal logging risk.
|
 Production |
20% |
- Type of technology,
- EF estimated yield based on technology record,
- Type of raw material used.
|
 Social |
20% |
- Respected workers right,
- Occupational health and Safety measures,
- Certification (BSCI...).
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Average Grade A-E based on results from 4 categories
Remark: An A score is only possible if a EF Field assessment is present.
The EF Field score has to be = or > 80%.
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