The evolving role of sustainability systems: why we need a smart mix of regulation and voluntary action
Sustainability systems have evolved dramatically over the past 30 years. Once limited to certifying and labelling products, they are now powerful tools for tackling critical global challenges – from poverty and human rights violations to climate change and deforestation. So what’s fuelled this transformation? And how is new sustainability legislation...
Green Claims Directive: no time to delay
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How Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) helps advance sustainable business practice
Getting the right data on supply chain performance can be complicated. Can DPI offer a new, collective approach to tackle the challenges?
Learning from ISEAL Innovations Fund projects
The ISEAL Innovations Fund has awarded 96 projects to date, all striving to unlock innovative approaches, partnerships and solutions. With the first batch of Phase two projects coming to a close, we’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on emerging learnings and insights from these eight projects.
The ISEAL Code launches in China《ISEAL可持续体系良好实践规范》
The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Commercial Sub-Council (CCPIT-CSC) and ISEAL have released the Chinese version of the ISEAL Code.
Deforestation-free supply chains: The role of declaration in excess
ISEAL commissioned SCS to examine how 'declaration in excess' is understood and used by supply chain actors to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Revised ISEAL benchmarking guide
Aligned with the ISEAL Code featuring updated recommendations and an improved layout, the revised guide further supports credible benchmarking of sustainability systems.
Sustainability Claims Good Practice Guide consultation: have your say
A new two-month public consultation seeks input on ISEAL’s Sustainability Claims Good Practice Guide, revised to help sustainability systems navigate an increasingly complex claims landscape.
The EU Clean Industrial Deal: a clear opportunity to leverage credible sustainability systems
ISEAL welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal (CID) announced by the EU Commission recently. This joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation is an important commitment.
Are sustainability systems reducing greenhouse gas emissions? For now, the research is insufficient
Driving down greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is vital for people and planet. More research is needed to help us understand what works best.
Lessons on land tenure complexity, free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and traceability challenges
With the EU as the primary market for Ugandan coffee exports, there is a pressing need to align with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements. What are the key hurdles and potential solutions?
Inclusivity and the drive for more equitable agri-food systems
Without an inclusivity-driven approach, changes to agri-food systems risk reinforcing existing inequalities. New guidance notes from Evidensia, ISEAL and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) explore the key interventions.
Advancing gender equality through credible sustainability systems
ISEAL’s new toolkit looks to advance gender equality, tackling gender-based issues within standards and beyond.
EU’s Omnibus package gets the balance wrong between simplification and meaningful sustainability action
Yesterday, the EU Commission finally published the first tranche of its much-awaited Omnibus package.
The Mining Association of Canada joins as an ISEAL Community Member
We are delighted to announce that the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has been approved as an ISEAL Community Member.
Advancing equity and livelihoods: new research supports transformation strategies for the seafood sector
ISEAL and AidEnvironment’s new whitepaper builds understanding and support for equity and livelihoods in seafood and beyond. It recommends realigning focus from risk reduction to sustainable livelihood and fairness.
Bright future for landscape approaches
At a time when sustainability solutions are urgently needed, landscape initiatives have the potential to address systemic environmental, social and economic issues holistically and at scale.
