Frameworks & Legislation

Learn about sustainability frameworks and regulations and find the right sustainability consultants who can help you comply with them

Global Sustainability Goals and Principles
April 14, 2025

Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

SBTi sets company goals aligning with global measures to mitigate climate change.

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Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

SASB

Establishes industry-specific standards for corporate sustainability disclosure and performance.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Sustainability Legislation

WEEE

WEEE regulates disposal and recycling of electronic and electrical equipment in EU.

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WELL Building Standard
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

WELL Building Standard

WELL Building Standard is a performance-based system for measuring healthy buildings.

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Sustainalytics
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

Sustainalytics

Sustainalytics provides ESG research, ratings, and analysis for sustainable investments.

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United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
Global Sustainability Goals and Principles

UNGC

The UNGC is a voluntary UN initiative promoting sustainable and ethical business practices.

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UK Climate Change Act
Sustainability Legislation

UK Climate Change Act

The UK Climate Change Act mandates reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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U.S. Clean Air Act
Sustainability Legislation

U.S. Clean Air Act

The U.S. Clean Air Act regulates air emissions to protect public health.

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S&P Global
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

S&P Global

S&P Global provides intelligence, data, and ratings for global financial markets.

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Global Sustainability Goals and Principles

SDGs

SDGs are global objectives targeting environmental, social and economic sustainability.

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Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Global Sustainability Goals and Principles

SBTi

SBTi sets company goals aligning with global measures to mitigate climate change.

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Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

SECR

SECR is a UK regulation mandating energy and carbon emissions reporting.

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Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
Sustainability Legislation

RoHS

RoHS regulates and limits hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment.

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Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Global Sustainability Goals and Principles

PRI

PRI is a global network promoting sustainable investing to address environmental risks.

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Rainforest Alliance Certification
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

Rainforest Alliance Certification

Rainforest Alliance Certification verifies sustainable farming and forestry practices.

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Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB)
Global Sustainability Goals and Principles

PRB

PRB guides banks to align operations with sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Paris Agreement
Sustainability Legislation

Paris Agreement

The Paris Agreement aims to mitigate global warming by reducing greenhouse emissions.

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Mandatory Carbon Reporting - UK
Sustainability Legislation

Mandatory Carbon Reporting � UK

UK firms must publicly report their annual greenhouse gas emissions.

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Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD)
Sustainability Legislation

NFRD

NFRD mandates companies to disclose environmental, social, and governance statistics.

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Natural Capital Protocol
Global Sustainability Goals and Principles

Natural Capital Protocol

The Natural Capital Protocol is a framework for valuing nature in business.

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Moodys
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

Moody's

Moody's provides credit ratings, research, tools, and analysis for global markets.

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MSCI
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

MSCI

MSCI provides investment decision support tools including indexes, analytics and ESG research.

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Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certification Explained
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

MSC

MSC Certification verifies and promotes sustainable, environmentally-friendly seafood sourcing.

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LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

LEED

LEED is a globally recognized green building certification system.

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Kyoto Protocol
Sustainability Legislation

Kyoto Protocol

The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty to reduce global greenhouse emissions.

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International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

ISSB

ISSB develops and promotes globally recognized sustainability accounting standards.

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ISO 26000 - Social Responsibility
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

ISO26000

ISO 26000 provides guidance on businesses implementing corporate social responsibility.

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Integrated Reporting (IR)
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

Integrated Reporting (IR)

IR is a comprehensive report of a company's financial and sustainability performance.

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GRESB
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

GRESB – The Global ESG Benchmark for Real Assets

Find a consultant to guide your organisation through GRESB’s framework and elevate your sustainability performance.

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Green Seal Certification
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

Green Seal Certification

Green Seal Certification is a validation of products meeting environmental standards.

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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

GRI

GRI is a standard for sustainability reporting by businesses globally.

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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

GOTS

GOTS is a global standard ensuring organic status of textiles, from production to sale.

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EU Taxonomy Regulation
Sustainability Legislation

EU TR

The EU Taxonomy Regulation is a classification system for sustainable investments.

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FTSE4Good Index
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

FTSE4Good Index

The FTSE4Good Index measures performance of companies demonstrating strong sustainability practices.

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

FSC

FSC Certification ensures responsible, sustainable forest product management practices.

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Fair Trade Certification
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

Fair Trade Certification

Fair Trade Certification ensures ethical sourcing, fair wages, and sustainable practices.

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European Green Deal
Sustainability Legislation

European Green Deal

European strategy for sustainable economy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

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EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)
Sustainability Legislation

EU ETS

EU ETS is a tool for controlling industrial greenhouse gas emissions.

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EU Ecolabel
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

EU Ecolabel

EU Ecolabel is the European Union's official environmentally friendly product certification.

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Environmental Protection Act (EPA) - UK
Sustainability Legislation

EPA

The UK's Environmental Protection Act regulates waste management and air quality.

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Environmental Information Regulations (EIR)
Sustainability Legislation

EIR

EIR provides public access to environmental information held by UK authorities.

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Energy Star Certification
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

Energy Star Certification

Energy Star Certification is an official recognition for energy-efficient products.

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EcoVadis | Sustainability Rating & Assessment Explained
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment and Rating

EcoVadis operates a platform assessing the sustainability of global supplier operations.

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Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

DJSI

DJSI is a global index assessing companies' environmental, social, governance performance.

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Corporate Governance Code - UK
Sustainability Legislation

Corporate Governance Code � UK

UK's Corporate Governance Code dictates ethical, fair, transparent business operations standards.

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Cradle to Cradle Certification
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

Cradle to Cradle Certification

Cradle to Cradle Certification evaluates product sustainability from manufacture to disposal.

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Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs)
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

CERs

CERs are credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries.

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CDP Scores
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

CDP Scores

CDP scores are evaluations of businesses' environmental disclosure and performance.

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Bloomberg
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

Bloomberg

Bloomberg is a global provider of financial data, news, and analytics.

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Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

CDP Scores

CDP is a global platform collecting and disclosing companies' environmental impact.

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Carbon Trust Standard
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

Carbon Trust Standard

The Carbon Trust Standard certifies organisations reducing carbon emissions sustainably.

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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Sustainability Legislation

CEQA

CEQA assesses environmental impact of projects before approving them in California.

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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

CSRD

CSRD mandates companies to report their environmental, social and governance impacts.

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ISO 14001
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is a globally recognized framework for managing environmental responsibilities.

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International Labour Organization (ILO) Standards
Global Sustainability Goals and Principles

International Labour Organization (ILO) Standards

ILO Standards are global guidelines fostering fair, safe, and decent work conditions.

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Equator Principles
Global Sustainability Goals and Principles

Equator Principles

Equator Principles guide financial institutions to finance environmentally sustainable projects.

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B Corp
Sustainability Certifications & Standards

BCorp

B Corp is a certification for businesses prioritising social and environmental impact.

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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Sustainability Ratings and Rankers

TCFD

TCFD provides climate-related financial risk disclosures for investors and companies.

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