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IISD’s State of Sustainability Initiatives (SSI) team provides advice for decision-makers about voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) and other supportive initiatives to advance sustainable and inclusive value chains.
We provide trusted, evidence-based and impartial research paired with clear, actionable recommendations to drive change. We support strategy, policy, and program development and support advancing implementation to achieve impact. We bring together various actors and perspectives to facilitate dialogue and coordinated action.
Read more about our services in our brochure.
Who we work with
We empower governments, standard-setting bodies, and producers’ organizations and value chain actors to identify pressing sustainability challenges, set priorities, and take informed action to drive sustainable production, consumption, and trade.
We work with policy officials from governments in producing and consuming countries, regional blocs, intergovernmental organizations, multilateral entities, Voluntary Sustainability Standards Setting Organizations (VSSSOs), value chain actors, and producer and consumer groups.
What kinds of services do we provide?
By the numbers
In 2024, the SSI team collaborated with more than 330 partners across 23 countries. Over 93% of participants reported increased knowledge and strengthened capabilities, and nearly 100% expressed satisfaction with our work.
Our experts also share their insights globally and have been featured in prominent media publications, including the Wall Street Journal, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and the Financial Times.