Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)	Type:	Standard
Organization:	European Commission	Download:	EMAS Guide (2013)
Description:	Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a management tool for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report and improve their environmental performance. EMAS was established in 1993 by the European Commission with the sole objective of encouraging all kinds of organisations to use environmental management systems and reduce their environmental impacts. The downloadable guide listed here provides step by step guide to businesses interested in participating and acquiring EMAS certification.
Url:	https://green-business.ec.europa.eu/eco-management-and-audit-scheme-emas_en
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	ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems	Type:	Standard
Organization:	International Standards Organization (ISO)	Download:	NA
Description:	ISO 14001 is an environmental management system developed by the International Standards Organization (ISO). It is uitable for organizations of all types and sizes, be they private, not-for-profit or governmental. It requires that an organization considers all environmental issues relevant to its operations, such as air pollution, water and sewage issues, waste management, soil contamination, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and resource use and efficiency. Upon successful implementation, organizations can opt for ISO 14001:2015 certification.
Url:	https://www.iso.org/iso-14001-environmental-management.html
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	The SDG Compass	Type:	Standard
Organization:	UN Global Compact	Download:	SDG Compass guide
Description:	Guides companies on how they can align their strategies as well as measure and manage their contribution to the realization of the SDGs. The SDG Compass presents five steps that assist companies in maximizing their contribution to the SDGs: understanding the SDGs, defining priorities, goal setting, integrating sustainability and reporting.
Url:	https://sdgcompass.org/
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	GRI Standards	Type:	Standard
Organization:	Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB)	Download:	Consolidated GRI Standards 2020
Description:	The GRI Standards are a modular system comprising three series of Standards: the GRI Universal Standards, the GRI Sector Standards, and the GRI Topic Standards. Each Standard begins with a detailed explanation of how to use it. The Standards contain disclosures, which provide a structured means for an organization to report information about itself and its impacts. The disclosures can have requirements and can also include recommendations. Requirements list the information an organization must report or instructions it must comply with and report in accordance with the GRI Standards. Recommendations indicate that certain information, or a particular course of action, is encouraged though not compulsory.
Url:	https://www.globalreporting.org/
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	Together for Sustainability (TfS)	Type:	Standard
Organization:	Together for Sustainability (TfS)	Download:	NA
Description:	Together for Sustainability (TfS) is a member-driven initiative, raising CSR standards throughout the chemical industry. The members are chemical companies committed to making sustainability improvements within their own – and their suppliers’ – operations. TfS aims to build global standard for environmental, social and governance performance of chemical supply chains. Though Assessments and Audits vary in their approach, Management, Environmental, Health & Safety, Labour & Human Rights and Governance performance is measured.
Url:	https://www.tfs-initiative.com/
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