Directing capital toward green initiatives, sustainable technologies, and projects with positive environmental and social outcomes.
Sustainable Investment
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Resource Efficiency.
Controls for authentication, authorization, and system access ensuring only authorized parties can access resources and data.
Access Management
ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A - Access Control.
Ensuring fair treatment of workers throughout the supply chain including subcontractors and informal workers.
Supply Chain Labor Rights
EU ESPR Annex I - Labor Standards.
Designing products for durability, repairability, recyclability, and minimal environmental impact throughout their lifecycle.
Sustainable Product Design
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Durability and Recyclability; UNTP circularity.design.
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
A hierarchical classification scheme for conformity topics used to categorise conformity criteria published by scheme owners. Encompasses sustainability (environmental, social, governance), product integrity, trade compliance, technical conformity, and information security domains. Designed as a common reference taxonomy for interoperable conformity assessments across regulatory frameworks and voluntary standards.
UNTP Conformity Topic Classification
Protecting biodiversity, natural habitats, and ecosystem services from degradation caused by production and extraction activities.
Ecosystem Preservation
EU ESPR Annex I - Biodiversity Impact; UNTP environment.biodiversity.
Acceptance of conformity assessment results, certifications, and test reports across jurisdictions through mutual recognition agreements.
Mutual Recognition
WTO TBT Agreement Art. 6; ILAC and IAF mutual recognition arrangements.
Ensuring safe, sanitary, and dignified accommodation for workers where employer-provided housing is applicable.
Living Conditions
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Worker Welfare.
Reducing waste generation through prevention, reuse, and improved production processes across the product lifecycle.
Waste Minimization
EU ESPR Art. 6 - Waste Prevention; UNTP environment.waste.
Transparent disclosure of environmental, social, and governance performance to stakeholders and the public.
Open Reporting
EU ESPR Art. 12 - Information Requirements; UNTP governance.transparency.
Ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Rights and Equality
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Social Sustainability; UNTP social.rights.
Implementation of technical and organizational security measures to protect digital infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity Controls
ISO/IEC 27001; NIST Cybersecurity Framework; IEC 62443.
Restriction and responsible management of hazardous substances in materials, products, and production processes.
Chemical Safety
EU ESPR Annex I - Substance Restrictions.
Protecting worker health and safety through hazard prevention, protective equipment, and safe working environments.
Workplace Safety
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Social Impact; UNTP social.safety.
Correct assessment, declaration, and payment of applicable customs duties, taxes, and fees.
Tariff and Duty Compliance
WCO Revised Kyoto Convention; national customs legislation.
Compliance with inclusive design and accessibility standards ensuring products and services are usable by people with diverse abilities.
Accessibility Requirements
ISO 21542 Accessibility; WCAG 2.1; EN 301 549.
Protection of personal information and responsible data handling in compliance with privacy regulations and ethical standards.
Data Privacy
EU ESPR Art. 12 - Digital Product Passport.
Banning or restricting harmful materials and substances of concern in product composition and manufacturing.
Substance Control
Independent audits, inspections, and verification processes to confirm adherence to sustainability standards and regulations.
Compliance Verification
EU ESPR Art. 4 - Compliance Monitoring.
Compliance with mandatory government-imposed technical requirements for products, processes, and production methods.
Technical Regulations
WTO TBT Agreement Art. 2 - Technical Regulations.
Accuracy and traceability of measurements and calibrations to national and international measurement standards.
Metrology and Measurement
BIPM International System of Units; OIML Recommendations.
Compliance with cross-border trade restrictions, licensing requirements, and controlled goods regulations.
Import and Export Controls
WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement; national export control regimes.
Transparent documentation and verification of material and product origins throughout the supply chain.
Origin Tracking
Procuring raw materials through sustainable and responsible practices, avoiding conflict minerals and environmentally destructive extraction.
Ethical Material Sourcing
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Supply Chain Due Diligence; UNTP governance.transparency.
Sustainable water management including efficient use, pollution prevention, and watershed protection throughout operations and supply chains.
Water Conservation
EU ESPR Annex I - Water Use; UNTP environment.water.
Meeting defined performance specifications, functional requirements, and quality benchmarks for products and services.
Quality Performance
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Performance Standards.
Compliance with applicable product certifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Standards Adherence
EU ESPR Art. 4 - Ecodesign Requirements.
Promoting reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling of materials to create closed-loop resource flows.
Resource Circularity
EU ESPR Art. 8 - Recycled Content; UNTP circularity.content.
Protection of data, digital systems, and information assets, and the establishment of trust frameworks for digital interactions.
Information Security and Digital Trust
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security; GDPR; eIDAS; NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Advancing sustainability, circularity, and responsible practices throughout supply and production networks.
Circular Value Chains
UN SDGs 8, 12, 17; OECD Guidelines Chapter II: General Policies and Chapter VI: Environment; EU ESPR Art. 8, 10.
Incorporation of secondary and recycled materials into production processes, reducing dependence on virgin resources.
Recycled Material Integration
Assessing and managing financial risks arising from environmental, social, and governance factors.
Economic Risk Management
EU ESPR Art. 11 - Governance.
Verification of product origin to determine eligibility for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.
Rules of Origin
WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin; WCO Revised Kyoto Convention.
Preventing bribery, extortion, and corrupt practices through policies, controls, and organizational culture.
Anti-Corruption Measures
EU ESPR Art. 11 - Governance Requirements; UNTP governance.ethics.
Designing safe physical work environments that minimize musculoskeletal strain and support worker comfort and productivity.
Ergonomic Design
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Product Safety.
Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on sustainability performance against defined targets and indicators.
Outcome Tracking
EU ESPR Art. 12 - Reporting Requirements.
Adherence to technical regulations, voluntary standards, and conformity assessment procedures that ensure product and process fitness for purpose.
Technical Conformity
WTO TBT Agreement; ISO/IEC 17000 series conformity assessment standards; Codex Alimentarius.
Third-party conformity assessment including laboratory testing, product certification, and inspection by accredited bodies.
Testing and Certification
ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification; ISO/IEC 17025 Testing Laboratories.
Systematic assessment and prioritization of environmental, social, and governance risks across operations and supply chains.
Risk Identification
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Due Diligence.
Providing access to medical support, occupational health services, and health insurance for workers.
Healthcare Access
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Health Provisions.
Preparedness planning, training, and response capabilities for workplace emergencies including fire, chemical spills, and natural disasters.
Emergency Readiness
EU ESPR Annex I - Safety Measures.
Adherence to trade regulations, customs requirements, market access rules, and cross-border compliance frameworks.
Trade and Market Access
WTO TBT and SPS Agreements; UNECE Trade Facilitation Recommendations; WCO Harmonized System.
Verification and assurance of digital identities, credentials, and trust relationships in electronic transactions and communications.
Digital Identity and Trust
eIDAS Regulation; W3C Verifiable Credentials; UNTP Digital Identity Anchor.
Preventing all forms of forced, bonded, or compulsory labor including debt bondage and human trafficking in supply chains.
Forced Labor Elimination
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Human Rights Due Diligence.
Promoting organizational integrity, accountability, and transparent practices in business operations and decision-making.
Ethical Governance
UN SDG 16; OECD Guidelines Chapter II: General Policies and Chapter VII: Combating Bribery; EU ESPR Art. 11-12.
Meaningful engagement with affected parties including workers, communities, and civil society in governance processes.
Stakeholder Inclusion
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Stakeholder Dialogue.
Transition to sustainable energy sources including solar, wind, hydro, and other renewables in production and operations.
Renewable Energy Use
EU ESPR Art. 7 - Energy Efficiency; UNTP environment.energy.
Accessible grievance mechanisms, whistleblower protections, and feedback systems for workers, communities, and stakeholders to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
Feedback Channels
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Stakeholder Engagement.
Ensuring fair market practices, preventing anti-competitive behavior, and maintaining a level playing field.
Competitive Fairness
Building supplier capacity and capability to meet sustainability requirements through training, support, and partnership.
Supplier Development
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Supply Chain Support.
Continuous improvement of operational processes to achieve better sustainability outcomes over time.
Process Enhancement
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Performance Improvement.
Preventing deforestation and promoting sustainable forestry practices in raw material sourcing and land use.
Forest Conservation
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Resource Use; UNTP environment.deforestation.
Ensuring reliability, uptime, and integrity of digital systems through resilient architecture and continuity planning.
System Integrity and Availability
ISO 22301 Business Continuity; ISO/IEC 27001 Availability Controls.
Ensuring products are safe, reliable, and meet quality and sustainability standards throughout their lifecycle.
Product Integrity
UN SDGs 9, 12; OECD Guidelines Chapter VIII: Consumer Interests; EU ESPR Art. 4-7 and Annex I.
Provision of fair wages, reasonable working hours, and dignified employment conditions throughout the supply chain.
Decent Work Conditions
EU ESPR Annex I - Supply Chain Due Diligence; UNTP social.labour.
Compliance with food safety, animal health, and plant health standards designed to protect human, animal, and plant life.
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
WTO SPS Agreement; Codex Alimentarius; OIE; IPPC.
Preparedness planning, detection, response procedures, and recovery capabilities for security breaches and system failures.
Incident Response and Recovery
ISO/IEC 27035 Incident Management; NIST SP 800-61.
Accurate tariff classification and customs valuation of goods in accordance with the Harmonized System and national schedules.
Customs Classification
WCO Harmonized System Convention.
Logging, monitoring, and accountability mechanisms for digital activities to support compliance verification and forensic analysis.
Audit Trail and Accountability
ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A - Logging and Monitoring.
Safeguarding young workers from hazardous conditions and eliminating child labor in all forms across supply chains.
Youth Protection
EU ESPR Annex I - Child Labor Ban.
Adherence to consensus-based standards developed by recognized standards bodies for products, services, and management systems.
Voluntary Standards
WTO TBT Agreement Art. 4 - Standards; ISO, IEC, ITU standards.
Meeting regulatory requirements for market entry including product registration, type approval, and pre-market conformity assessment.
Market Authorization
WTO TBT Agreement Art. 5 - Conformity Assessment Procedures.
Ensuring safe, adequate, and nutritious food provisions for workers where employer-provided meals are applicable.
Nutrition Standards
Prioritizing the health and safety of workers and communities through hazard prevention, preparedness, and wellbeing support.
Health and Safety Assurance
UN SDG 3; OECD Guidelines Chapter V: Employment and Industrial Relations; EU ESPR Art. 5, 10 and Annex I.
Tracking product origins, components, and transformations throughout the supply chain to enable transparency and accountability.
Supply Chain Traceability
EU ESPR Art. 12 - Digital Product Passport; UNTP governance.transparency.
Supporting local community development, livelihoods, and participation in decisions that affect their wellbeing.
Community Empowerment
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Stakeholder Engagement; UNTP social.community.
Systematic identification, assessment, and mitigation of workplace hazards to reduce risk of injury and illness, including incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action.
Workplace Hazard Control
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Social Sustainability; UNTP social.safety.
Controlling worker exposure to harmful chemical, biological, and physical agents through monitoring and protective measures.
Exposure Management
EU ESPR Annex I - Substance Safety.
Establishing management frameworks, policies, and processes for systematic improvement of environmental, social, and governance outcomes.
Systemic Sustainability
UN SDGs 12, 16; OECD Guidelines Chapter II: General Policies; EU ESPR Art. 4, 5, 10-12.
Ethical sourcing and purchasing practices that consider environmental, social, and governance factors in supplier selection.
Responsible Procurement
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Supply Chain Responsibility.
Conformity with standards ensuring compatibility, data exchange, and seamless interaction between systems, components, and services.
Interoperability Standards
ISO/IEC JTC 1 information technology standards; W3C web standards.
Environmental protection, resource conservation, and climate resilience. Covers emissions reduction, energy transition, water stewardship, waste prevention, biodiversity, and circular design.
Ecological Resilience
UN SDGs 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15; OECD Guidelines Chapter VI: Environment; EU ESPR Art. 5-8 and Annex I.
Promoting gender diversity, equal opportunity, and elimination of gender-based discrimination in employment and business practices.
Gender Equity
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Social Sustainability.
Supporting local economic development and equitable distribution of economic benefits in communities of operation.
Regional Economic Growth
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Community Benefits; UNTP social.community.
Providing clear, accurate, and accessible product labeling and information to enable informed consumer choices.
Consumer Information
EU ESPR Art. 7 - Information Obligations.
Protection of human rights, promotion of fair labor practices, and support for community wellbeing across operations and supply chains.
Human Equity and Welfare
UN SDGs 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10; OECD Guidelines Chapter IV: Human Rights and Chapter V: Employment and Industrial Relations; EU ESPR Art. 10.
Respecting intellectual property rights including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Intellectual Property Protection
EU ESPR Art. 11 - Governance Standards.
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating environmental, social, and operational vulnerabilities in supply networks.
Supply Chain Risk Reduction
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Risk Management.
Training and developing stakeholder knowledge and skills to implement and maintain sustainability practices.
Capacity Building
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Stakeholder Support.
Respecting freedom of association, collective bargaining rights, and worker participation in workplace governance.
Worker Representation
EU ESPR Annex I - Labor Rights.
Addressing worker mental health, stress management, and overall wellbeing through support programs and workplace culture.
Wellbeing Support
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Social Impact.
Effective collection, recycling, and disposal processes for products at end of useful life, minimizing environmental impact.
End-of-Life Management
EU ESPR Art. 6 - End-of-Life Requirements.
Balancing profitability with sustainable economic practices that create shared value for businesses and communities.
Economic Sustainability
UN SDGs 8, 9; OECD Guidelines Chapter II: General Policies; EU ESPR Art. 5, 7, 10, 11.
Enhancing product durability, repairability, and lifespan to reduce premature obsolescence and waste.
Product Longevity
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Durability; UNTP circularity.design.
Optimizing resource utilization to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining productivity.
Resource Efficiency
EU ESPR Art. 7 - Efficiency Standards.
Adherence to international trade sanctions, embargoes, and restricted party screening requirements.
Sanctions Compliance
UN Security Council sanctions; national sanctions regimes.
Adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations in all jurisdictions of operation.
Legal Compliance
EU ESPR Art. 4 - Compliance Obligations; UNTP governance.compliance.
Developing sustainable technologies, processes, and business models that reduce environmental impact while creating economic value.
Green Innovation
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Innovation Requirements.
Building long-term profitability and organizational resilience through sustainable business models and practices.
Business Resilience
EU ESPR Art. 11 - Governance for Sustainability.
Enhancing the stability, diversity, and resilience of value chain networks against disruption.
Supply Network Strength
EU ESPR Art. 10 - Supply Chain Resilience.
Meeting defined functional, reliability, and performance benchmarks established by regulations, standards, or contractual requirements.
Performance Specifications
Industry-specific performance standards and testing protocols.
Formal organizational commitments, policies, and targets for environmental, social, and governance performance.
Sustainability Policies
EU ESPR Art. 11 - Governance Framework.
Measuring, reporting, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, methane, N2O, F-gases) across production, transport, and supply chain activities.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Environmental Sustainability; UNTP environment.emissions.
Protection of data confidentiality and integrity in transit and at rest through cryptographic controls and key management.
Encryption and Data Security
ISO/IEC 19790 Cryptographic Modules; NIST FIPS 140.
Accuracy, completeness, and digital exchange of trade and customs documentation including certificates, invoices, and declarations.
Trade Documentation
UNECE Trade Facilitation Recommendations; UN/CEFACT standards.
Improving energy efficiency across supply chain operations including manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing.
Energy Optimization
EU ESPR Art. 7 - Energy Efficiency.
Public disclosure and reporting of sustainability policies, performance, and progress to stakeholders.
Transparent Communication
EU ESPR Art. 12 - Information Disclosure; UNTP governance.transparency.
Safeguarding personal and sensitive data in compliance with privacy regulations, consent requirements, and ethical data handling principles.
Data Protection and Privacy
GDPR; ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management.
Controlling and reducing non-GHG air pollutant emissions including SOx, NOx, VOCs, particulates, and ozone-depleting substances from operations and production processes.
Air Quality Management
EU ESPR Annex I - Air Emissions; WHO Air Quality Guidelines; Montreal Protocol (ozone-depleting substances).
Ensuring consumer safety through compliance with product safety requirements, testing, and hazard prevention.
Product Safety Standards
EU ESPR Art. 5 - Safety Requirements; UNTP social.safety.
Ensuring suppliers meet environmental, social, and governance requirements through assessment, monitoring, and collaboration.
Supplier Sustainability
Creating decent jobs and fostering inclusive economic participation through sustainable business growth.
Employment Opportunities