358-11 Green Economy and Trade A Guide for the Assessment of the Costs and Benefits of Sustainability Certification

Summary

This study seeks to provide guidance on how to approach an assessment of the broader costs and benefits deriving from sustainability certification. In contrast to traditional Cost-Benefit-Analyses, this methodology is addressed to researchers, policymakers and practitioners who want to explore the economic implications of the use of sustainability standards and complement these with environmental and social implications of sustainability certification for both the public and the private sector.

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Issuer

UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

Year

2016

Region

International

Issuer (type)

UN Environment Programme (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing
Finance & Insurance
Education

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land