Objectives ::
This section is intended as a resource guide in alignment with the following project objectives
Primary objectives ::
- To provide relevant resources to businesses on their quest towards sustainability
- To provide relevant resources to major stakeholders concerning sustainable practices and climate change
- To provide guidance on implementation of ISO 26000 to businesses, particularly MSMEs.
- To educate businesses and to persuade them to adopt ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility.
- To facilitate adoption of ISO 26000 Guidance amongst businesses, particularly amongst MSMEs.
- To highlight the importance of sustainable business practices for the planet and the people.
Standard Vs. Framework
Although standards and frameworks are terms used interchangeably, in our case we will distinguish between these two terms to provide greater clarity on the capabilities of the resources. Table below provides a comparison between the two terms along select parameters.
| Criteria | Framework | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation criteria | Provides broad guidelines on implementation. These guidelines are more suggestive rather than prescriptive. | Specify specific requirements that organizations need to comply with. Compliance is key. |
| Certification | Do not offer certification. | Most offer certification upon successful compliance with the stated requirements. Often certification requires compliance audit of the organization. |
| Producers and promoters | Products of individual or individuals who generally are experts in their fields. Occasionally it can be the output of organizations. | Produced and promoted by organizations. Such organizations generally tend to be widely accepted and acknowledged as authorities in the field. |
Resources ::
| S.No. | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) | Standard |
| 2 | ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems | Standard |
| 3 | The SDG Compass | Framework |
| 4 | GRI Standards | Standard |
| 5 | Together for Sustainability (TfS) | Standard |
| 6 | IRIS+ | Standard |
| 7 | GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard | Standard |
| 8 | The Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) framework | Framework |
| 9 | Assessing Low-Carbon Transition (ACT) | Standard |
| 10 | SSE Model Guidance | Standard |
| 11 | The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index | Standard |
| 12 | Base of the Pyramid Impact Assessment Framework (BoP IAF) | Framework |
| 13 | LIFE Programme | Guideline/Program |
| 14 | Living Planet Index | Guideline/Program |