Resources

Sets out the growing trial methodology used to assess the performance of amateur multipurpose growing media.

Explains how independent RSS audits are planned, undertaken and reported, including the responsibilities of scheme members and auditors.

Explains how the Responsible Sourcing Scheme is governed and managed, including the roles of its Board, committees and supporting organisations.

The rules governing RSS membership, assessment, auditing, compliance and use of the scheme’s logos and labelling.

Used to calculate and compare responsibility scores for individual growing media ingredients and finished product mixes.

The current technical guidance for assessing the responsible sourcing and manufacture of growing media. It explains the scheme’s seven criteria, scoring methodology, evidence requirements and worked examples.

Used to calculate the pollution score for an individual growing media ingredient, using the completed questionnaire and relevant risk assessments.

Used to gather the information required to assess the potential pollution impacts associated with a growing media ingredient and its production.

Supports the assessment of air and water pollution risks identified through the Pollution Questionnaire.

Sets out the minimum information that must be included in a supplier’s social compliance self-assessment questionnaire.

Brings together the Version 11 scoring decision trees for all seven responsible sourcing criteria, providing a quick reference when assessing individual growing media ingredients.

Used to determine the social compliance score for an individual growing media ingredient, based on the evidence available across its supply chain.