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Business benefits of using sustainability standards: A meta-review (Infographic)

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Published 2017 by ISEAL Alliance. Authored by Moleenar, J.W. and Kessler, J.J.

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Sustainability Approaches:

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Issues:

Consumers and supply chains
Participant costs and benefits

Outcomes of Interest:

Knowledge
Market access
Price premiums

Specific Themes:

Accessibility
Finance
Risk mitigation / management

Sectors:

Multi-sector

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption
Region/Country:

Geographies:

Global

Summary

This is an infographic based on the findings of a 2017 report by Aidenvironment and commissioned by ISEAL, which reviews the business benefits that using sustainability standards can deliver to various business entities along the length of the supply chain. It also aims to gain understanding on how benefits materialise, and the limitations to the delivery of such benefits.

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