ISO 53001: A New Global Standard for Sustainable Development Goals Emerges

Credibility and accountability are critical for impact organisations to earn trust, attract capital, and deliver real outcomes. ISO 53001, the new management system standard for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is a transformative tool that enables organisations to move beyond alignment with the ISO Strategy 2021 - 2030 towards auditable, comparable, and decision-useful impact data. Co-developed by ISO and UNDP, ISO 53001 aims to strengthen governance, attract values-aligned investment, and protect against impact washing—positioning early adopters as leaders in the global shift from intention to verified, measurable impact. Join this session to learn more about the standard and how it can be easily integrated into existing operations.

Key Takeaways:

• Gain a clear understanding of ISO 53001’s purpose, structure, and practical value
• Learn how it complements existing systems and unlocks new opportunities for impact measurement and investment-readiness
• Discover how institutions are using this standard to move from ambition to action—and why early adoption is critical

This session is open to all registered conference delegates.