“Sustainability can only be effective if it is integrated into a company’s daily decision-making and management processes,” says Sara Brandimarti, global head of sustainability – business assurance division at TÜV SÜD. “ISO 53001 provides a structured framework for this. It helps organizations systematically consider sustainability aspects and derive long-term changes from them that go beyond individual projects or reporting requirements.”
TÜV SÜD highlighted ISO/UNDP 53001 as a framework for integrating sustainability into daily management.
The certifiable standard helps companies assign responsibilities, set goals and monitor progress through continuous improvement.
It can integrate with existing ISO management systems, supporting transparent sustainability practices amid rising customer, investor and regulatory expectations.
Response to rising stakeholder expectations
The expectations of customers, investors, and regulatory authorities regarding sustainability continue to rise. Transparent and systematic management of sustainability issues is becoming increasingly important, particularly for companies operating in complex international supply chains. With ISO/UNDP 53001 as a certifiable standard, an independent certification body such as TÜV SÜD can now assess whether an organisation’s SDG management system meets the standard’s requirements. Organisations that take this approach demonstrate that they manage their sustainability-related activities within a structured and transparent management framework.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JP)
