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About Us

For 40 years we have been a leader in developing standards for products, processes, and services across a wide array of industry sectors. Our standards range from proprietary supply chain specifications to public international, multi-stakeholder consensus standards. They can be single-attribute or multi-attribute in scope, covering selected aspects* or entire life-cycles.

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  • Standard Development Services

    We partner with corporations, industry associations, NGOs, and social and environmental stakeholder groups to facilitate and develop proprietary voluntary sustainability standards that break new ground in environmental and social responsibility and provide a platform to recognize leadership efforts in multiple initiatives.

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  • SCS Standards Library

    Access our broad selection of certification standards designed for advancing best practice in sustainability and innovation for wide rangin global markets. Our standards are developed in consultation with sector experts and a public consultation prior to publishing, including periodic revisions to keep up to date with industry best practice.

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We are leaders in the field of sustainability

Experience devloping science-based standards to drive sustainable development and a circular economy

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Our Mission

We develop standards that promote the highest levels of performance in environmental protection, social/ethical responsibility, good governance, product safety and quality, and continuous improvement. We partner with the public and private sectors to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • Advance the mission through the development of leadership standards.
  • Build stronger communities through environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
  • Nurture innovative ideas that challenge the status quo to ensure a sustainable economy and healthy planet.
  • Partner with others who share our commitment to bold action to accelerate adoption of sustainability solutions.

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SCS Standards is an ANSI accredited standards development body, signifying our firm commitment to openness, balance, and consensus, as well as providing a path to facilitate the development of recognized American National Standards.

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SCS Standards is a non-profit organization committed to the development of standards that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Standards are developed in alignment with best practices and guidelines provided by internationally recognized bodies to ensure a robust, transparent and collaborative approach. SCS Standards is the official standards development body for Scientific Certification Systems, Inc.

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