| # | Name | Description | Publisher | More info |
| 1 | UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The 17 Goals are interconnected, and to leave no one behind, we must achieve them by 2030. | United Nations | |
| 2 | UTZ (Formerly called UTZ Certified) | UTZ, formerly UTZ Certified, is a program and a label for sustainable farming. The UTZ label is featured on over 10,000 product packages in over 116 countries. Since 2014, UTZ has been the world's largest sustainable coffee and cocoa farming program. (Source: Wikipedia) | Rainforest Alliance | |
| 3 | Rainforest Alliance | The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) based in New York City and Amsterdam, with operations in more than 60 countries. Its certificate seal gives information to consumers about business practices based on specific standards they set. (Source: Wikipedia) | Rainforest Alliance | |
| 4 | MSC Fisheries Standard | Wild, traceable, sustainable: the blue fish label is applied to wild fish or seafood from fisheries certified to the MSC Fisheries Standard, a science-based set of requirements for sustainable fishing. | Marine Stewardship Council | |
| 5 | International Cocoa Initiative | The International Cocoa Initiative promotes child protection in cocoa-growing communities. They work to ensure a better future for children and their families. | International Cocoa Initiative | |
| 6 | FSC Forest Management Certification | FSC forest management certification confirms that the forest is being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers while ensuring it sustains economic viability. | Forest Stewardship Council | |
| 7 | FSC Chain of Custody Certification | FSC chain of custody certification provides credible confirmation that products with environmentally and socially responsible sources can access the market. | Forest Stewardship Council | |
| 8 | Fairtrade | The Fairtrade label was developed in the late 1980s by a Dutch development agency collaborating with Mexican farmers. The initiative performs development work and promotes its political vision of an alternative economy. Its main objective is empowering small producers and providing them access to and improving their position in global markets. (Source Wikipedia) | Fairtrade International | |
| 9 | Beter Leven keurmerk | Dutch animal welfare standards and labels allow farmers and consumers to improve animal welfare step by step. | Stichting Beter Leven keurmerk / Dierenbescherming | |
| 10 | ASI Performance Standard | Standard setting and certification organisation that recognises and fosters the responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium | Aluminium Stewardship Initiative | |
| 11 | ASC Tropical Marine Finfish Standard | ASC farm standard. The farming of tropical marine finfish, including Grouper, snapper, pompano, barramundi, and croaker, has been associated with several environmental impacts, such as the use of marine ingredients in feed, negative impact on biodiversity, disease and parasite transfer, and impact of pollution on water quality and the seabed. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 12 | ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard | The ASC and MSC have released a joint standard for environmentally sustainable and socially responsible seaweed production. | Marine Stewardship Council & Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 13 | ASC Tilapia Standard | ASC farm standard. There are several problems associated with poorly managed tilapia farming. Tilapia is adaptable and can cause problems if escapes are not carefully monitored and controlled. In addition, there are issues of pollution when the water quality is not well managed, which also increases the risk of disease. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 14 | ASC Shrimp Standard | ASC farm standard. A widely publicised problem with the shrimp farming industry is its impact on local environments – particularly the clearing of mangroves. But it isn’t just the environment that is affected. Poorly managed shrimp farming can have a detrimental effect on local communities. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 15 | ASC Seriola and Cobia Standard | ASC farm standard. The majority of Seriola and cobia that we eat is farmed. However, Seriola and cobia farming has been associated with several environmental impacts, such as using marine ingredients in feed. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 16 | ASC Seabass Seabream and Meagre Standard | ASC farm standard. Seabass, seabream and meagre farming have been associated with several environmental impacts such as fish escapes, negative impacts on biodiversity, birds and sea mammals, wild fish as an ingredient in feed, the use of antibiotics and other chemicals, impacts on water quality and the seabed. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 17 | ASC Salmon Standard | ASC farm standard. Salmon farming has been associated with several environmental impacts, such as fish escapes, negatives impact on wild salmon, birds and sea mammals, the use of wild fish as an ingredient in feed, the introduction of diseases and parasites, use of antibiotics and the impact of pollution on water quality and the seabed. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 18 | ASC Pangasius Standard | ASC farm standard. ASC certification demands that farms adhere to strict guidelines to ensure they produce a healthy product while minimising the negative environmental and social impacts associated with pangasius farming | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 19 | ASC Flatfish Standard | ASC farm standard. The ASC Flatfish Standard applies to Flounders (species in the genus Paralichthys), Turbot (species in the genus Scophthalmus) and Halibut (species in the genus Hippoglossus) and in all regions globally where these fish are farmed. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 20 | ASC Bivalve Standard | ASC farm standard. ASC certification gives farms clear guidelines to follow and helps protect farms against biodiversity, pollution, diseases, wild seed collection and social. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 21 | ASC Abalone Standard | ASC farm standard. ASC certification helps ensure that farms meet strict requirements from preserving the local environment to ensuring workers are well treated: Biodiversity, feed, pollution, diseases and social. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 22 | ASC Freshwater Trout Standard | ASC farm standard. Nearly all trout that we eat is farmed. However, trout farming has been associated with several environmental impacts, such as poor water quality, the threat of spreading disease, and using marine ingredients in feed. | Aquaculture Stewardship Council | |
| 23 | RSPO Certification | RSPO is a non-profit association that unites stakeholders to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil. The RSPO has developed a set of environmental and social criteria which companies must comply with to produce Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) and help to minimise the negative impact of palm oil cultivation on the environment and communities in palm oil-producing regions. | Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) | |
| 24 | Responsible Jewellery Council: Code of Practices | RJC is the world’s leading standard-setting organisation for the entire jewellery and watches industry. Our members are helping to transform supply chains to be more responsible and sustainable – catalysing partnerships, underpinning trust in the global jewellery and watch industry and securing a future that can be treasured for generations to come. | Responsible Jewellery Council | |
| 25 | UEBT Standard | UEBT defines practices that respect people and biodiversity in how ingredients from biodiversity are grown, collected, researched, processed and commercialised. The UEBT standard checks that these practices are systemically applied independently. | Union for Ethical Biotrade | |
| 26 | Convenant voor de Pensioenfondsen / Agreement for the Pension Fund | Dutch pension funds, the Federation of the Dutch Pension Funds, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), trade unions and the Dutch government have signed a Responsible Business Conduct Agreement on responsible investment by Pension Funds. This agreement helps pension funds to gain a clearer picture of the international investment chain and thus prevent or tackle issues such as human rights violations and environmental damage. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 27 | Covenant Voedingsmiddelen / Agreement for the Food Products Sector | Sector and civil society organisations, trade unions and the Dutch national government have signed the IRBC Agreement for the Food Products Sector. Together, they will minimise the risks of negative impacts, including human rights violations and environmental damage, and work towards a more sustainable production chain in the food products sector. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 28 | Covenant Verantwoord Goud / Responsible Gold Agreement | A broad coalition of companies and organisations in the Dutch gold sector is working to prevent abuses such as exploitation and environmental damage in the gold chain. The coalition comprises goldsmiths, authorities, jewellers, recyclers, NGOs, electronics companies, trade unions, and the government. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 29 | Convenant Sierteeltsector / Floriculture | The Dutch Floriculture Sector has joined forces with the Dutch government, a trade union and an NGO to agree on a more responsible approach to international production and trade in ornamental plants. The sector widely supports the agreement, and more companies are expected to join in the coming months. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 30 | Convenant Metaalsector / International RBC Agreement for the Metals Sector | Metric sector stakeholders are joining forces to advocate for international responsible business conduct (IRBC). The aim is to promote responsible international business conduct and combat human rights and environmental abuses in the metals sector. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 31 | Covenant Land- en Tuinbouw / Agreement for the Agricultural sector | The agricultural sector, civil society organisations, trade unions and the Dutch government are working towards an International Responsible Business Conduct Agreement. Together, they will minimise the risks of adverse impacts and work towards a more sustainable production chain. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 32 | Convenant internationaal maatschappelijk verantwoord beleggen in de verzekeringssector / Agreement for international responsible investment in the insurance sector | Sector organisations in the insurance sector, civil society organisations, trade unions, and the Dutch government have signed the IRBC agreement on international responsible investment in the insurance sector. The agreement helps to clarify the international chain and thus prevent and tackle such issues as human rights violations, environmental damage, and animal suffering. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 33 | Convenant Duurzame Kleding en Textiel / Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile | A broad coalition of businesses and other organisations has signed an agreement on international responsible business conduct in the garment and textile sector. The aim is to improve working conditions, prevent pollution, and promote animal welfare in production countries. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 34 | Convenant Bevorderen duurzaam bosbeheer / Agreement to Promote Sustainable Forestry | The Agreement to Promote Sustainable Forestry promotes the sustainable management of forests and is meant to improve international responsible business conduct throughout the entire wood value chain. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 35 | Convenant Bancaire Sector | A coalition of banks, the Dutch Banking Association (NVB), trade unions, civil society organisations (CSOs), and the Dutch Government have agreed. They aim to work towards a situation in which human rights are respected. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
| 36 | IMVO Initiatief TruStone / IRBC TruStone Initiative | The Dutch and Flemish natural stone sectors have reached agreements with the Dutch and Flemish governments, NGOs and trade unions concerning the more responsible production and purchase of the natural stone. The programme has been given the name ‘TruStone Initiative’. | Dutch Social and Economic Council | |
