Spotlight on Partners

A State of Knowledge Review (2018) Voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) are an important means of providing assurance that products and materials traded in complex, global supply chains have been produced in an ethical and environmentally benign way. Understanding what these standards deliver on the ground is an important part of the debate about their ongoing relevance. To address this question, ISEAL commissioned 3Keel and the University of Oxford to conduct a review of the evidence on whether standards systems drive the adoption

A new series of case-studies developed by the ISEAL Alliance illustrates how VSS and governments can collaborate to create more sustainable supply chains. With this initiative, ISEAL aims to provide new insights for policy-makers and stimulate further dialogue on the interactions between governments and sustainability standards – an important topic that was the focus of the UNFSS’s 2nd Flagship report in 2016. The case-studies build on the UNFSS Flagship report discussions into the optimal dynamics between public policy processes

(Geneva) – The International Trade Centre (ITC) today unveiled Sustainability Map a new online gateway connecting businesses and producers that will help pave the way towards more sustainable trade. ITC launched the innovative tool during the second day of the Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) Forum, held in Geneva, Switzerland on 25-27 September. T4DF Forum Programme_Final A freely available online platform, Sustainability Map offers users access to wide-ranging information related to sustainability initiatives and standards, allowing businesses

Dr. Manish Pande, Director of Quality Council of India, shared his perspectives on VSS with UNCTAD.   Q:   Why are Voluntary Sustainability Standards important? Can they contribute to the implementation of 2030 Agenda? A:    With almost 500 Private Sustainability Standards (PSS) in 199 countries and 25 industrial sectors, the PSS systems have become the new market reality as a tool for sustainable supply-chain management, marketing and competitiveness. PSS have played a crucial role in ensuring product safety and preventing fraud since the

The focus of the event is on how voluntary sustainability standards can support sustainable value chains. This year, the Forum will explore the theme of partnerships and the different dynamics underlying existing and emerging models of collaboration in the sustainability landscape. We trust that the issues addressed are very relevant for you and your organization.