We are revolutionizing our standards system.

HOW IT WORKS

Moving towards a more inclusive, outcome-focused system

• Hybrid approach

  To make sure we are achieving our desired outcomes, we are planning to move to a hybrid approach that combines traditional, practice-based requirements with a more outcome-driven approach.

• Animal welfare

  We are reviewing best practices for the treatment of animals and how their role in agricultural systems can bring positive impacts.

• Human rights and livelihoods

  We are designing a new approach to evaluating the most impactful areas for people and communities that focuses on commitments, due diligence, and appropriate actions based on scale and risk.

• Supply chain best practice

  We are aiming to drive meaningful change in the environmental footprint of first processing facilities, including chemical management, water resources, air quality, and waste reduction.

• New fiber and material types

  We are exploring how we can expand our standards into the most impactful production areas by including new animal-based fibers, fiber crops, and forest-derived materials, such as manmade cellulosic fibers.

• Innovative material alternatives

  We are looking at opportunities for capturing feedstocks for biosynthetics and assessing eligibility requirements for reclaimed inputs and recycling processes.

• Simplify and strengthen standards and options for certification

  We are exploring an approach that would recognize other standards, programs, and industry initiatives in line with the outcomes identified in our standard.