• Mohini Narendrakumar Lilhare
• Shishir Pratap Singh
• Uzma Bee
• Md Tausif Akhtar

In recent years, there has been notable global growth in the number of sustainability certificates. According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), there are already more than 400 sustainability certifications in existence across a wide range of companies, products, and sectors, including energy and the environment, food and agriculture, health and safety, and social responsibility. An increasing number of businesses and organizations are pursuing certification as a way to demonstrate their dedication to sustainable practices, standards, and benchmarks and set themselves apart in the marketplace. This increase in certifications may be ascribed to the public's rising understanding of the significance of sustainability. As essential instruments for evaluating quality and proving proficiency, certifications are frequently granted through external assessments or endorsements from respectable certifying bodies or systems. By supporting expert evaluations of standard quality, these systems provide easier market navigation and better decision-making for consumers and purchasers. A person or organization's conformity with particular standards, laws, or requirements set by reputable third parties can be attested to by formal certificates or credentials known as certifications. These can be given to people, goods, services, or organizations. Independent groups, government bodies, or professional associations usually create and manage them. Programs for certification may combine instruction, assessment, and testing to make sure all requirements are satisfied.

""The Impact of Eco-Certifications on Consumer Trust and Purchase Behaviour in Social Commerce”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.d516-d526, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404368.pdf

""The Impact of Eco-Certifications on Consumer Trust and Purchase Behaviour in Social Commerce”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppd516-d526, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404368.pdf