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ISEAL offers a range of services for sustainability professionals and standard-setting organisations to help them develop credible standards systems and to understand what makes a standards system effective and impactful. In addition to strengthening the effectiveness of our members, ISEAL helps those working within emerging standards systems to develop strong foundations in core technical areas. This ranges from “nuts and bolts� learning through technical webinars to personalised support in the form of workshops and one-on-one guidance. This brochure provides an overview of the range of services that ISEAL offers to its members and subscribers.
Standards Systems Essentials This suite of services covers the fundamentals of credible standards systems. We provide the expertise for individuals and organisations to improve the effectiveness of established and emerging standards systems. These services are provided individually or as part of a package. Technical Training Workshops Introductory and advanced workshops led by ISEAL experts, providing participants with insight into core elements of credible standards systems and highlighting new practices and innovations from the field. ISEAL Monthly Technical Webinar Series Regular training webinars covering the essentials of effective standards systems as well as innovative practices in the standards landscape. Emerging Standards Training Modules A suite of reference manuals covering each of the important components of a sustainability standards system to guide organisations as they develop their systems.
Personalised Support ISEAL experts are available to work with your organisation on a wide range of technical and policy issues, including technical review of your standards system’s procedures and practices. This personalised support can be accessed as needed or as part of a package that also includes a dedicated account manager to field queries as well as regular online Q&A sessions.
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Good practice in standard-setting Good practice in assurance Good practice in impacts Theory of Change Life cycle analysis and sustainability standards Underlying principles for effective and impactful standards Standards in emerging economies Certification models Audit processes Auditor competence Credible assurance for small holders Impacts and M&E for standards Credible claims and labelling Traceability and chain-of-custody Governance Financial and business models Capacity building Inter-operability of standards systems
Pathway to ISEAL Membership These services are ideal for standards systems interested in pursuing ISEAL membership because we will support your work towards compliance with the ISEAL Codes of Good Practice. Annual Code Compliance Progress Review Support to develop a work plan showing progress towards compliance with the ISEAL Codes of Good Practice, complemented by technical reviews and advice on progress made. Technical Reviews of Code Self-assessments Comprehensive technical review and discussion of completed self-assessment forms for compliance with the ISEAL Codes of Good Practice. This is useful preparation for an application to become an ISEAL associate member.
The ISEAL Community ISEAL fosters a community of committed organisations and individuals working to scale up the impacts of sustainability standards. The services described in this brochure are available exclusively to ISEAL subscribers and members. We invite you to become part of this vibrant community. Once you have joined as a subscriber or member, you can benefit from these add-on services and tailor them to meet your needs.
Become an ISEAL Subscriber: ISEAL subscribers are organisations (standard-setters, businesses, NGOs, consultancies, producer groups, etc.) and individuals that are committed to scaling up the impacts of sustainability standards. ISEAL subscribers gain access to resources and build relationships across the ISEAL community. Subscribers also receive up-to-date information on emerging policies and trends in the standards community. For more information, contact Rosie Forsyth at
rosie@isealalliance.org.
“To my knowledge there isn’t another body that exists which can provide such confidence, through guidance and forward thinking.”
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“ISEAL is advantaged by having so much expertise convened within the broad organisation of members.”
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“WWF works with leading global certification systems to ensure continuous improvement. Full ISEAL membership is one of WWF’s minimum requirements for certification systems.” Richard Holland, WWF Market Transformation Initiative Director
For more information on obtaining ISEAL’s expertise for your standards initiative or your sustainabilityfocused organisation, email Rosie Forsyth, ISEAL’s Senior Community Support Coordinator at
rosie@isealalliance.org
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ISEAL is a non-governmental organisation whose mission is to strengthen standards systems for the benefit of people and the environment. Its membership is open to all multi-stakeholder sustainability standards and accreditation bodies that demonstrate their ability to meet the ISEAL Codes of Good Practice and accompanying requirements, and commit to learning and improving.