RELEASE OF THE ESG 1000® NON-FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATION STANDARD
The IGSF – International Group for Sustainable Finance, an NGO based in Luxembourg, announces the release of the ESG 1000® certification standard (Environmental, Social, and Governance – Index 1000), dedicated to the non-financial governance of companies and organizations.
The publication of a certification standard dedicated to non-financial governance (historically referred to as a “CSR management system”) by the Standardization Body IGSF marks a significant milestone in advancing towards sustainable development.
The ESG 1000® certification standard stands out, on the one hand, for its certifying nature in an international environment heavily dominated by labeling systems, and on the other hand, for its unique approach to measuring overall performance. It aligns economic performance with objectives related to non-financial governance, with the aim of promoting sustainable growth and ensuring the fair distribution of the value created.
For companies and organizations certified under the ESG 1000® standard, the certification provides a tool for validating, enhancing, and strengthening their non-financial commitments.
The IGSF aims to deploy the ESG 1000® standard in over 50 countries within the next five years, through duly authorized certification bodies.
