what makes a sustainability standards system credible?
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Principles for Credible and Effective Sustainability Standards Systems
ISEAL Credibility Principles
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What makes a standards system credible?• Proliferation of standards and labels
• Limited impacts evidence
• Standards users need clarity
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What is essential to deliver positive impact?
• Core values applicable to all standards systems
• Embraced by ISEAL members to achieve intended outcomes
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DEKRA (USA)
Society Action Group (India)
GIZ (Germany)
Consumers International (UK)
Nordic Swan (Norway)
Retail Council of Canada (Canada)
Forest Stewardship Council (China)
WWF – Market Transformation Initiative (China)
Royal Ahold(USA)
Rural AdvancementFoundationInternational USA (USA)
Amigos da Terra Amazonia Brasileira (Brasil)
Unilever (Netherlands)
Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (UK)
UNEP (Observer)
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Applying the Principles
Peruvian Rainforest © Max Bello | Rainforest Alliance
• Shape global discussion
• Drive improvement in standards systems
• Inform sourcing decisions
• Ensure meaningful comparisons
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ISEAL Credibility Principles
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1. Sustainability
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• Clearly defined objectives
• Actions and decisions align with sustainability vision
• Structured to deliver outcomes
Cockle Picking © Marine Stewardship Council
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2. Improvement
• Demonstrate and improve impact
• Strong monitoring and evaluation systems
• Continual learning
Measuring logs in Peru © David Dudenhoefer, 2011, Rainforest Alliance
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3. Relevance
Colombia © David Bonilla for 4C Association
• Most significant sustainability issues in product or sector
• Reflect scientific knowledge and international norms
• Global consistency and local adaptation
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4. Rigour
• Requirements lead to measurable progress
• Consistency throughout standards system
• Accurate certification decisions
Photo © Robin Romano, GoodWeave
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5. Engagement
• Balanced and representative stakeholders
• Proactive engagement strategies
• Mechanisms to resolve complaints
Field School, Ivory Coast © UTZ Certified
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6. Impartiality
• Identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest
• Increased transparency and balanced representation
• Assurance and governance
Fairtrade Gold © Eduardo Martino, Fairtrade International
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7. Transparency
• Freely available information about standard and impacts
• Disclose how important decisions are made
• Organised and relevant to enable informed choice
Photo © Robin Romano, GoodWeave
Photo © MSC
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8. Accessibility
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• Reduce unnecessary barriers to uptake
• Minimise overly burdensome requirements
• Facilitate access tocapacity building
Baobab tree © David Brazier, Union for Ethical BioTrade
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9. Truthfulness
• Claims are verifiable and not misleading
• Use precise language and allow informed choice
• Supported by robust traceability process
Palm oil processing plant © Bremen Yong for RSPO
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10. Efficiency
• Collaborate with or reference other credible standards
• Business model ensures long-term financial viability
• Consistent and resilient systems
Photo © Scott Welker for GoodWeave