Standards for Applying the Principles of Social Value
Shaping the future of Social Value practice
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 an accounting and decision-making framework that optimises impacts on the well-being of people and the planet.
The Principles of Social Value
The Standards are built on the Principles of Social Value, which provide the foundation for understanding
and accounting for value.
Built through collaboration with a global community of practitioners, the Social Value International Standards continue to evolve through rigorous consultation, technical development and practitioner oversight.
The evolution of the Standards
For the first time, the Standards have been consolidated into a single, comprehensive document that supports the consistent application of the Principles of Social Value.
To support ongoing development and improvement of the Standards, SVI has convened a global Standards Committee of experienced
social value practitioners.
The Social Value International Standards are designed for both practitioners and organisations seeking to measure and manage the value created by certain activities.
Who are the Standards for?
Use the Standards to prepare social value or impact accounts for projects, programmes or organisations. The Standards help ensure your analysis is consistent, transparent and aligned with best practice.
For practitioners
Use the Standards to guide how you manage and optimise impacts over time. This includes understanding how your activities affect people and using this information to support better decision-making.
For organisations
Each Standard in the document includes references to supporting guidance that provides practical advice for implementation. You can access the guidance below or contact us with any questions.
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