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UKAS is collaborating with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the UN’s lead agency on international development. UNDP works in over 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and support countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As part of a wider UNDP initiative to accelerate investment towards achieving the SDGs, the SDG Impact Standards Assurance Scheme aims to provide a robust framework to guide and validate SDG-aligned investment and business practices.
The SDG Impact Standards are designed to embed the SDGs into all core business and investment decision-making processes, positioning sustainability at the heart of enterprise operations. In support of this, UKAS intends to develop an accreditation programme under ISO/IEC 17065:2012 for organisations wishing to offer accredited certification against the UNDP SDG Impact Standards.
Those organisations that submit an expression of interest will be invited to attend a meeting with other interested parties where the terms of the project will be discussed including proposed timelines or phasing that may be required.
What is a UKAS accreditation project?
An accreditation project is an essential step in extending UKAS’s accreditation offerings. As these standards have not previously been subject to accredited conformity assessment, UKAS undertakes a structured development process to evaluate their applicability and establish a proportionate and effective assessment methodology. This activity involves collaboration with interested certification bodies to refine the accreditation approach, ensuring it aligns with industry needs and best practices.
Express your interest
UKAS would like to hear from organisations and technical experts that may wish to either become an accredited certification body or support UKAS as a stakeholder to provide expertise and support to the development of this accreditation.
Organisations that wish to learn more or participate in the project for accredited certification against ISO/IEC 17065:2012 are requested to contact [email protected] by 20 June 2025 and provide the following information:
- Name of organisation.
- Confirm whether your interest is in assisting with the development of the assessment/or as a potential conformity assessment applicant.
- Status of any current accreditation or certification.
Please note that submitting an expression of interest does not indicate any commitment to participate in the project on the part of the interested parties nor does the acceptance of an expression of interest commit UKAS to accept the interested party on any future project.
Your participation in this accreditation project provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of accredited certification for these standards. Enabling accreditation in these areas is a vital part of UKAS’s mission to support safe and sustainable innovation across all elements of society.
By fostering robust and internationally recognised accreditation frameworks, UKAS ensures that organisations can confidently implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a more secure and responsible business environment. UKAS looks forward to working collaboratively with certification bodies to develop accreditation frameworks that drive trust and confidence across industries.