Standards for Applying the Principles of Social Value 

About the Standards 

The Standards for Applying the Principles of Social Value is a practical resource that reflects best practices in impact management, social return on investment (SROI) and social value accounting. This complete set of Standards outlines out an accounting and decision-making framework that optimises impacts on the well-being of people and the planet. 

Shaping the future of social value practice 

Our Standards have undergone a rigorous, multi-stakeholder consultation to ensure they are clear, credible, and globally applicable. 

Following the final consultation in April 2025, feedback is now being reviewed ahead of final revisions. The completed Standards will be reviewed by SVI’s inaugural Standards Committee and published in early 2026. 

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Timeline for publication of SVI Standards

February 26th: Launch of the SVI Standards consultation + application window for Standards Committee
March 26th: SVI Info Session on the SVI Standards public consultation

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April 17th: Deadline to submit applications for the Standards Committee
April 30th: Deadline to complete the SVI Standards public consultation
May: Announcement of the new Standards Committee Members
May: First Steering Committee meeting

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November: Second Steering Committee meeting

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January: Launch of the final set of Standards for Applying the Principles of Social Value

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The public consultation on the Standards and Guidance closed on 30th April. We thank all contributors for their feedback.  

There is still time to contribute verbal feedback on the Standards in a set of technical deep-dives throughout May. Take a look at our Events Calendar to find out more.  

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