Sustainability certification and business contribution to the SDGs

The SDG contribution certification validates that companies integrate sustainability into their strategy, aligning with the SDGs and fostering third-party trust

Objectives and benefits of sustainability certification and its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

Since 2015, the United Nations has been proposing to develop an ambitious framework of reference: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this sense, this organization considers that companies are a key agent for the achievement of the SDGs. For this reason, it is necessary for organizations to incorporate them into their business strategy. On the other hand, the actors involved in the recovery from the crisis caused by COVID-19 highlight that the SDGs provide the framework for such recovery.

There are numerous reviews that refer to the SDGs. Such is the case of the Non-Financial Information Act, which many companies must use as a mandatory reporting reference.

AENOR has developed a certification model that helps companies analyse and certify the contribution of their sustainability strategy to the SDGs.

Certificate of Sustainable Business Strategy: A Step Forward in Compliance with the SDGs

The SDG sustainable strategy certificate validates that companies integrate sustainability into their strategy, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals and fostering the trust of third parties.

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AENOR model for certifying the contribution of the sustainability strategy to the SDGs

AENOR proposes a certification model whose objective is to cover all the salient aspects, generating confidence in third parties and distinguishing the business contribution to the SDGs. The AENOR Model for certifying contribution to the SDGs covers the endorsement that a company's strategy incorporates sustainability and is aligned with the SDGs relevant to the core of its business.

The development of this model translates into three important benefits

  • Have a certification scheme for sustainability management globally aligned with a commonly accepted international reference.

  • Convey this commitment to stakeholders.

  • To make this model compatible with other reports, whether voluntary or regulatory. For example, with the reporting of non-financial information or with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), among others.

Our objective is to develop a certification model that encourages business contribution to the SDGs, being applicable to all types of organizations and sectors and whose purpose is to respond to the needs of the different stakeholders. This model strengthens its commitment to the 2030 Agenda, under the guidelines of the United Nations. 

SDG certification explained in less than a minute

Javier Mejía, AENOR's Director of Strategic Marketing and Product, briefly explains AENOR's new certificate, inspired by the United Nations and Global Compact guidelines
This model is applicable to organizations of any size and in any industry. AENOR offers conditions adapted to the size and needs of each organisation.
VINF (Verification of Non-Financial Information), GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and SR10 (AENOR Social Responsibility Model).

The business sustainability strategy and its contribution to the SDGs

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The 2030 Agenda and the SDGs provide tools to integrate these goals into business strategy, foster sustainability, and effectively communicate progress. 

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