ISEAL Alliance 110d ago

How regulation sets the baseline for sustainable business practices while voluntary standards drive ambition and practical implementation. Featuring Karin Kreider (ISEAL), Xavier Giné (World Bank), Emmanuelle Maire (European Commission, DG Environment), Amaryllis Verhoeven (European Commission, DG GROW), Stefan Crets (CSR Europe), Heidi Hautala (European Parliament) and Jack Yao (CCPIT Commercial Sub-council / Organization for Trade Development and Standards Cooperation). Speakers highlight the importance of a smart mix of regulation and voluntary standards, combining legal certainty with flexibility and innovation. They also emphasise inclusive policymaking, capacity building and collaboration across governments, businesses and civil society. ISEAL’s Sustainability Policy Forum brought together policymakers, businesses and sustainability systems to explore how public policy and voluntary sustainability initiatives can complement each other. Learn more about ISEAL and credible sustainability systems: https://www.isealalliance.org