SDG Impact Standards
Assurance Scheme
A credible mechanism for integrating sustainability into organisational decision-making
The UNDP has engaged Social Value International as Interim Scheme Manager for the SDG Impact Standards Assurance Scheme. In this role, it will lead the scheme’s operations, guide its implementation, and champion its adoption among enterprises and investors working towards a more sustainable future.
What is the Assurance Scheme?
The SDG Impact Standards Assurance Scheme is designed to help organisations show they are managing their operations in a way that truly supports sustainable development.
It sets out what kind of evidence is needed, how assessments should be carried out, and the certification rules for making sure everything is done fairly and consistently. This allows independent, third-party experts assurance professionals to check whether an organisation's internal management practices and decision-making processes are in line with the SDG Impact Standards.
The SDG Impact Standards are not a reporting scheme and so assurance against the Impact Standards does not compete with existing reporting schemes on sustainability performance or assurance against those reporting schemes.
In short, the scheme gives organisations a clear and credible way to prove they are putting sustainable decision-making into practice.
What are the benefits of the Assurance Scheme?
Who can get involved?
Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)
Become recognised assurance providers
Professional Assurance Practitioners
Complete training to expand offering to clients
Enterprises and Private Equity Investors
Undergo assurance on your SDG Impact management practice
Are you seeking Assurance?
Are you an Enterprise representative or Private Equity Investor seeking conformity to the Assurance scheme?
SVI has a directory of accredited professionals across the globe who can help ensure alignment with the SDG Impact standards.
Want to deliver assurance?
Interested in expanding your professional offering through the SDG Impact Standards?
Take the next step in your sustainability journey by becoming an SDG Impact Standards Accredited Practitioner. This unique opportunity empowers you to deliver assurance to organisations aiming to align their practices with the SDGs. By completing our specialised training course, you'll gain the tools and credibility to lead transformative change and expand your professional offering. Join a global network of experts driving meaningful impact, start your accreditation journey today.
Want to become an Assurance Service Provider?
Is your certification organisation aiming to become a leading provider of assurance services for the SDG Impact Standards?
SVI is currently inviting expressions of interest for its assurer training programme. Don’t miss this opportunity to position your organisation at the forefront of sustainability assurance.
The scheme has been designed to conform with ISO 17065: 2012 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services.
Illustrative Case Study
This case study, developed by Social Value International, is a practical learning resource designed to support understanding and training on the UNDP’s SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises.
Using a fictional company, Seed & Co., based on real-life scenarios in West Africa, it guides users through assessing impact management practices, identifying gaps, and determining readiness for external assurance.
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