Using recycled materials can help organizations meet sustainability expectations while improving transparency across the supply chain. GRS and RCS provide structured frameworks for verifying recycled content and supporting responsible production practices.
At Ken Compliance, we help businesses understand the requirements of GRS and RCS and develop practical systems that fit their existing operations. Our approach focuses on clear processes, reliable documentation, supply chain transparency, and effective implementation.
Our consultants can support your organization with:
Our aim is to help your organization manage recycled materials with greater transparency and maintain the documentation needed throughout the supply chain.
Why Implement GRS & RCS?
GRS and RCS can help organizations demonstrate responsible handling of recycled materials while creating greater transparency throughout their supply chains.
Improve Recycled Material Traceability
Clear procedures and documentation can help organizations track recycled materials from sourcing through production and delivery.
Strengthen Supply Chain Transparency
A structured system helps businesses maintain better visibility of material sources, suppliers, production processes, and relevant records.
Support Responsible Production
GRS can help organizations address broader sustainability-related requirements, while RCS focuses on verifying recycled content within products and supply chains.
Improve Documentation & Control
Well-maintained records make it easier to demonstrate how recycled materials are received, processed, stored, and incorporated into products.
Build Customer Confidence
Demonstrating verified recycled content and responsible supply chain practices can help businesses respond to growing customer and market expectations.
Support Market Requirements
GRS and RCS can help organizations meet the sustainability and recycled-content expectations of brands, buyers, and international supply chains.
Encourage Continuous Improvement
Regular monitoring, internal reviews, and corrective actions can help organizations improve their recycled-material management processes over time.
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) are standards used to support the verification and traceability of recycled materials through the supply chain. GRS also includes additional requirements related to social, environmental, and chemical practices.
RCS primarily focuses on verifying recycled content and maintaining chain-of-custody requirements. GRS includes recycled-content verification along with broader requirements covering social, environmental, and chemical practices.
Manufacturers, processors, suppliers, traders, brands, and other organizations involved in products containing recycled materials can benefit from implementing GRS or RCS requirements, depending on their role and applicable certification scope.
