Environmental technology verification for market confidence

ETV Canada independently verifies the performance claims of innovative environmental technologies, giving purchasers, regulators and developers a credible basis for decision-making.

Verified

120+

technologies verified through the program

25+

years of environmental technology verification

ISO 14034

aligned with the international ETV standard

No cost

initial screening to check eligibility

Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) is an independent process for evaluating the environmental performance claims of innovative technologies against credible test data

Why ETV?

Verification provides technology developers with credible evidence of performance and gives decision-makers reliable information on which to base procurement and regulatory decisions.

For technology developers

Validate your technology

01

Demonstrate performance

Provide credible evidence to support environmental performance claims.

02

Strengthen market opportunities

Make it easier for new customers to adopt an innovative technology.

03

Gain international recognition

Use a framework aligned with ISO 14034, recognized worldwide.

For purchasers and regulators

Decide with confidence

01

Make informed decisions

Compare technologies using independently verified performance data

02

Reduce procurement risk

Base purchasing decisions on verified results rather than unverified claims

03

Access transparent information

Review published Verification Reports and Technology Fact Sheets

Explore verified environmental technologies

Explore technologies that have undergone independent Environmental Technology Verification and review verified performance claims, applications, and verification details.

Technology Company Category Verified since
Atlan FlowFilter Atlan Stormwater LLC Stormwater Management 2026 View technology
Filterra® Bioretention System Imbrium Systems Stormwater Management 2018 View technology
Hydroworks® Hydrostorm (HS) Hydrodynamic Separator Hydroworks Stormwater Management 2018 View technology
SciCLONE™ Hydrodynamic Separator Bio Clean Environmental Stormwater Management 2019 View technology
The Stormwater Management StormFilter® – (NJDEP) Contech Engineered Solutions LLC Stormwater Management 2020 View technology
The Stormwater Management StormFilter® – (TAPE) Contech Engineered Solutions LLC Stormwater Management 2020 View technology

120+

Verified through the ETV program

Our four-stage process helps technology developers understand what is required at each step

01

Screening

Submit an online screening application to determine whether your technology is eligible for verification. Screening is provided at no cost.

02

Formal Application

Provide the required information and supporting documentation to begin the formal verification process.

03

Verification

Existing test data and other evidence are reviewed to assess the technology’s environmental performance claim.

04

Award

Successful verification results in a Verification Report, Technology Fact Sheet, Verification Certificate, and authorization to use the ETV logo.

Technologies across environmental applications

Energy

Improving energy efficiency, performance, and resource use.

Soil & Groundwater

Addressing contamination, remediation, and environmental restoration.

Air & Emissions

Reducing, monitoring, and managing air pollutants and emissions.

Stormwater Management

Managing runoff, filtration, and stormwater quality.

Materials & Waste

Reducing waste, improving resource recovery, and supporting circularity.

Contaminated Sites

Supporting the assessment, treatment, and remediation of contaminated environments.

Water & Wastewater

Improving water quality, treatment, and wastewater management.

Climate Change

Supporting emissions reduction, carbon management, and climate action.

ISO 14034

ISO 14034 provides an internationally recognized framework for independently verifying the environmental performance claims of innovative technologies.

ETV Canada applies the principles of ISO 14034 to provide a consistent and credible approach to environmental technology verification.

Trusted by environmental technology leaders

Supporting innovation
with independent verification

3 Years

Verification
period

ISO 14034

International
standard

Diesel engine retrofit technologies

Verification has generated considerable commercial interest in our technology from end users, as well as regulators and distribution partners.

GESI (Global Emissions Systems Inc.)

Street sweepers

ETV Canada is a great program for buyers of street sweepers not only in Canada but also internationally. ETV Canada provides a mechanism to confidently verify a street sweeper’s environmental performance when testing using the City of Toronto’s PM10 and PM2.5 Street Sweeper Efficiency Test Protocol. ETV Canada raises the bar for street sweeper environmental standards.

TYMCO, Inc.

Thermal soil remediation technologies

Mobile onsite equipment with [ETV] verified 99.99% destruction efficiency facilitates market acceptance and provides credibility

Nelson Environmental Remediation (NER)

Soil Erosion/dust control technologies

As a longtime client of the Canadian ETV Program, Midwest Industrial Supply is recognized globally for providing Earth-conscious technology solutions to manage and overcome dust, erosion, ice, or unstable soil conditions. Since 1999 Midwest’s Canadian ETV verification of Soil Sement® technology has provided the company with a solid basis for gaining market acceptance and building confidence in the technology’s performance among private and public organizations throughout North America and around the world.

In light of the clear value realized through ETV verification, Midwest is currently eyeing another one of its innovative dust suppression technologies – EnviroKleen® — for the Canadian ETV Program.

Midwest Industrial Supply