ISO has published ISO/UNDP PAS 53002 , a guidance document to help organizations contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).They were developed in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to provide organizations with a unified approach to systematically manage and optimize their sustainable development impact across various operational aspects.
These guidelines provide a structured framework to maximize positive impacts and reduce negative ones, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Through proactive measures and integrating sustainable development into business operations and decision-making processes, they ensure a balanced approach to economic, social and environmental sustainability.
The benefits for organizations are numerous:
Align organizational strategies with sustainable development goals
Improve stakeholder engagement and social contribution
Improve sustainability reporting and transparency
Supports the management of risks related to sustainability issues
(Source: https://www.iso.org/ )