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International Green Flag Organization (IGFO)
Ashw12345 (talk) 14:58, 13 March 2013 (UTC) Welcome International Green Flag Organization (IGFO) www.internationalgreenflag.org www.internationalgreenflag.org The International Green Flag (IGF) Certification and Award scheme is set up by the Go Green International Organization ('GGIO Charitable Trust' originated from India ) through its independent wing called International Green Flag Organization (IGFO) to recognize/ to encourage and promote the practices of international standard benchmarks of excellence among small and big industry / institutes and organizations to enhance broadly the protection of Environment, Quality of Life and Services globally. The IGF represents the hopes and aspirations of the environmentalist to make the Earth safer for life. The International Green Flag is a certification by the IGFO that the owner meets its stringent standards.

IGF is awarded in recognition of steps taken towards making the Earth eco-friendly. IGFO flag criteria include standards for quality, safety, environmental education and information, the provision of services and general environmental management criteria. The Flag is sought for participants as an indication of their high environmental and quality standards.

IGFO Awards : Applicants / Sites for IGF Award are judged against following main key criteria :- 1. A welcoming place 2. Healthy, safe and secure environment, Safety precautions and information 3. Clean and well maintained 4. Environmental Sustainability 5. Biodiversity 6. Conservation and heritage 7. Marketing methods 8. Environmental Management 9. Achievement 10. Community involvement 11. Compliance with the requirements and standards for excellent quality of products 12. License and approvals required by local Governments 13. Waste disposal bins and sanitary facilities 14. Emergency plans to cope with pollution safety risks 15 First aid equipment 16. Display of facility /building plan 17. Storage of hazardous wastes 18. Sign-posted for various facilities 19. Emergency plans in case of pollution, fire or other accidents. 20. Environmental education policies to staff. Hoisting of ‘International Green Flag’ brings added pride to display the excellence of any set up that qualifies the certification by IGFO under strict norms and rules. It is the symbol of our pride for protecting the global environment.

‘International Green Flag’ is a trademark owned by GGIO which is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization consisting of global member countries. Certificates, which IGFO refers to as awards, are issued on an annual basis.

The Flag Code of IGFO The Flag Code of IGFO governs usage of the flag. The flag code also governs the protocol of flying the flag and its use. Flag hoisting requires valid certification by IGFO. IGFO reserves all the rights to manufacture the flag to maintain its standards. IGF shall be made of hand spun and hand woven wool/cotton/silk khadi bunting or any biodegradable and easily washable material only. IGF shall be rectangular. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2 always. The standard sizes of the IGF shall be as follows:— Flag Size No. Dimensions in millimeters 1. 2400 x 1600 2. 1500 x 1000 3. 1200 x 800 (mostly used for buildings) 4. 750 x 500 5. 225 x 150  for motor-cars of authorized VIPs 6. 150 x 100 for table flags. An appropriate size should be chosen for display. The International Green Flag specifications are strictly maintained. It is a horizontal rectangular Green Flag, with GGIO logo on top center. Green background represents the Green practices and greenery on the Earth, our relation to soil, our relation to the plant life here on which all other life depends... In the centre of flag is logo of IGFO, highlighting that it is only for those who have certification and awarded for excellence by IGFO. The International Green Flag can not be used / manufactured/ reproduced in any form for the purpose of any trade, business, calling or profession, or in the title of any patent, or in any trade mark of design, any name or emblem, or embroidering or printing it on cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins or any dress material or any colorable imitation thereof without the previous permission of the IGFO or of such officer of IGFO as may be authorized in this behalf by the IGFO/GGIO. ) The Flag made of paper may be waved by public on occasions of important environmental, cultural and sports events. Wherever the Flag is flown, it should occupy the position of honour and be distinctly placed. A damaged or disheveled Flag shall not be displayed. Globally the IGF scheme is to encourage others to achieve the high environmental standards, creating a benchmark of excellence in their operational areas for better environment. GGIO Charitable Trust runs the scheme under its separate independent wing called IGFO and managed through special managers and auditors selected under contract. A pilot scheme started in 2013 in India and Malaysia and then expanded further globally.

Who can Participate? Interested heads of small and big  industry / institutes and organizations globally who feel that they are operating at a good level of excellence and want to enhance further may apply for the certification and award of Prestigious ‘International Green Flag’. Green Heritage Sites can also apply for IGF award. Using of IGFO logo on various product : IGFO logo can be used on the only products for which the valid certificate is held by the user. Users of IGF and its logo have to apply for renewal at least 3 months in advance to avoid any delay in renewal. Audits : Globally it takes nearly 3 months or more process to arrange / complete; the audit / inspection for certificate.

For more information and help, please write to: The Secretary General IGFO New Delhi Contact No. : +919646180000, +918224088888 Emai: id : ggio.headoffice@gmail.com Website : www.internationalgreenflag.org