ISO Standards

What is ISO?

ISO is a non-governmental, international organisation bringing together 167 national standard bodies. These bodies and ISO members collaborate to develop market relevant International Standards to support organisations to develop solutions to global challenges through innovation.

 

Here are just a few of the ISO standards Calathea can help you to achieve:

 

ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems

  • ISO 14001:2015 aids organisations in achieving the intended outcomes of environmental management systems, providing value for both the environment and the organisation.
  • This ISO standard is applicable to any organisation, regardless of size, type and nature and is applicable to all environmental elements of all business activity.
  • This standard contributes to 12 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

 ISO 31000:2018 – Risk Management Standards

  • This ISO standard provides organisations with guidelines on managing the risks that they face and provides a standard approach to managing any type of risk, regardless of industry or sector.
  • These guidelines can be used in decision making across all levels of a business.
  • This standard contributes to 7 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

ISO 26000:2010 – Social Responsibility

  • ISO 26000:2010 provides guidance to organisations on social responsibility, focussing on:
  • Concepts, terms and definitions
  • Background, trends and characteristics
  • Principles and practices
  • Core subjects and issues
  • Integrating, implementing and promoting socially responsible behaviours
  • Identifying and engaging stakeholders
  • Communicating commitments and performance
  • ISO 26000:2010 assists organisations in their contribution towards sustainable development, advising them to take into consideration societal, environmental, legal, cultural, political and organisational diversity.
  • This standard contributes to 16 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

 

Where does Calathea fit in?

Calathea provides complete visibility of the environmental, social, governance, regulation and risk within your supply chain,  allowing you to understand and make informed decisions to mitigate these, whether that be collaborating with suppliers to achieve sustainability objectives or planning contingencies for global supply chain disruptions. This visibility enables organisations to both adhere to, and meet the requirements of many ISO standards, providing competitive advantage in times where consumers and clients alike are searching for and prioritising suppliers who meet and exceed their own sustainability policies.

 

If you are interested in finding out more about how Calathea can assist you in meeting ISO standards and more, book a chat with us now.

 

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