BS 8900-1:2013

This standard BS 8900-1:2013 Managing sustainable development of organizations is classified in these ICS categories:

• 03.100.99 Other standards related to company organization and management
• 13.020.20 Environmental economics

This British Standard provides guidance on managing sustainable development and a framework that assists organizations to enhance performance and effectiveness. It offers a coherent approach to managing social, economic and environmental aspects of an organization’s activities.

This guidance is intended to be applied by organizations of any size, sector and type. In addition, it is relevant to organizations’ stakeholders.

The guidance does not specify performance criteria or explain the specific elements of social, economic and environmental impacts.