# SCS Standards > ANSI-accredited standards development organization advancing sustainability > https://www.scsstandards.org ## About SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is an ANSI-accredited standards development organization with 40 years of leadership in developing science-based standards for products, processes, and services across diverse industry sectors. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Scientific Certification Systems, we develop standards that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through robust, transparent, and collaborative multi-stakeholder processes. ## Who We Serve We partner with: - Corporations developing proprietary sustainability standards - Industry associations establishing sector-wide best practices - NGOs advancing environmental and social goals - Certification bodies implementing assurance programs - Organizations seeking American National Standards development ## Why Choose Us **ANSI Accreditation** - Recognized standards development body committed to openness, balance, and consensus. **40 Years of Leadership** - Proven experience developing standards across multiple sectors and sustainability dimensions. **Science-Based Approach** - Standards grounded in sound science, aligned with international best practices and UN SDGs. **Multi-Stakeholder Process** - Development committees include industry, academia, civil society, and user representatives. **Full-Service Capability** - From standard development through assurance system design and ongoing scheme management. ## Services ### Standard Development We develop broad-reaching standards that drive environmental, social, and governance best practices. Our standards address responsible sourcing, life cycle impacts, climate change, water stewardship, forest management, circularity, and more. Standards range from proprietary supply chain specifications to public international, multi-stakeholder consensus standards. https://www.scsstandards.org/our-work ### Assurance Systems Development We design assurance systems that support credible and consistent program implementation. Our systems are based on international standards (ISO 17065, ISO 17021), meet regulatory requirements (EU ECD), and provide reliable, comparable data for measuring impact and effectiveness. https://www.scsstandards.org/assurance-systems-development ### Scheme Management and Oversight We manage SCS-owned schemes and proprietary standards on behalf of scheme owners, including interpretations, variance evaluation, complaints handling, stakeholder engagement, standard revisions, and certification body oversight. https://www.scsstandards.org/scheme-management ## SCS Standards Library ### Agriculture and Food - Sustainably Grown Agricultural Crops (SCS-001) - Veriflora® Sustainably Grown Cut Flowers and Potted Plants (SCS-002) - Pesticide Residue Free Certification ### Environmental and Climate - Stressor-Effects Life Cycle Assessment Methodology (SCS-003) - Responsibly Managed Peatlands (SCS-004) - Water Stewardship ### Circular Economy - Responsible Chemical Recycling (SCS-007) - Recycled Content Standard (SCS-103) - Bio-based Material Content ### Responsible Sourcing - Sustainably Produced Gemstones (SCS-101) - Chain of Custody - Traceability View complete standards library: https://www.scsstandards.org/standards-library ## Standard Development Process 1. **Inception** - Request submitted for new or revised standard 2. **Evaluation** - Review alignment with organizational objectives 3. **Committee Formation** - Multi-stakeholder consensus body established 4. **Development** - Collaborative drafting with technical expertise 5. **Public Consultation** - Open review period for stakeholder input 6. **Finalization** - Consensus approval and publication 7. **Periodic Review** - Revisions at least every five years ## The Value We Provide **Uniformity and Credibility** - Third-party standards provide uniform frameworks and gold-standard public credibility. **Impact Reduction** - Clear performance criteria support environmental protection, social responsibility, and continuous improvement. **Market Leadership** - Standards differentiate achievements and enable organizations to exceed regulatory requirements. **UN SDG Alignment** - Standards reinforce progress toward global sustainability goals. ## Notable Clients Mondelez (Cocoa Life), B Lab, Bonsucro, and leading organizations across food and agriculture, manufacturing, mining and jewelry, biofuels, and circular economy sectors. ## Contact **Location** 2261 Market Street #30372 San Francisco, CA 94114 Phone: (510) 452-8000 **Resources** - Request information: https://www.scsstandards.org/contact - Join a Standards Development Committee: https://www.scsstandards.org/apply-join-sdc - Submit standard request: https://www.scsstandards.org/leave-comment - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scs-standard/ --- *SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is a subsidiary of SCS Global Services (Scientific Certification Systems)*