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Our Vision

A sustainable future that safeguards our environment and our climate, respects the dignity and supports the health and well-being of workers and communities, and raises the standard of living for all.

Our Team

To achieve this vision, we develop standards that promote the highest levels of performance in environmental protection, social/ethical responsibility, good governance, product safety and quality, and continuous improvement. We partner with the public and private sectors to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Victoria Norman
    Executive Director
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  • Chris Powell
    Developer
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History of SCS Standards

SCS Standards was founded in 2020 as the official standards development body for Scientific Certification Systems, and has been an ANSI-accredited Standard Developer since 2021.  

We build on SCS’ significant experience participating in the development of world-class standards promoting safe, sustainable business practices since 1984, including some of the world's most widely recognized standards addressing natural resource extraction from forests, fisheries and mines, food and agricultural production, the built environment, and consumer products. 

We have released several new standards into the marketplace and have supported private entities in their efforts to develop and launch their proprietary standards.  


SCS-115 | Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction

SCS-103 | Recycled Content Standard Annex A: Supplemental Criteria for Electrical and Electronic Equipment

SCS-113 | Certification Standard for Pre-owned Products

SCS-002 | Methodology Standard for Stressor-Effects Life Cycle Assessment

SCS-114 | Certification Standard for Biobased Content

SCS-109 | Certification Standard for Plant-Based Products

SCS-101 | Pesticide Residue Free Certification Standard

SCS-104 | Biodegradability Standard

SCS-103 | Recycled Content Standard

SCS-105 | Indoor Air Quality Product Performance Standard for Building Interiors

SCS-106 | Recycling Program Standard

SCS-001-2 | Certification Standard for Veriflora® Sustainably Grown Cut Flowers and Potted Plants

SCS-203-2 | SCS LegalHarvest™ Verification (LHV) Chain of Custody Standard

SCS-203-1 | SCS LegalHarvest™ Verification (LHV) Standard for the Assessment of Forests

SCS-203-3 | SCS LegalHarvest™ Verification (LHV) Standard for Multi-Site Assessment

SCS-202-1 | Responsible Source™ for Precious Metals Standard

SCS-201 | Responsible Source™ Standard for Chip, Pellets and Manufactured Fibers

SCS-001-1 | Certification Standard for Sustainably Grown Agricultural Crops

SCS-204 | SCS Salvaged Wood & Fiber Standard

SCS-202-2 | Responsible Source™ Standard for Gemstones

SCS-001-3 | Responsibly Managed Peatlands: A Veriflora® Standard for Responsible Horticultural Peat Moss Production

SCS-102 | Pesticide Free Certification Standard

SCS-203-4 | SCS LegalHarvest™ Verification (LHV) Standard for the Assessment of Forests (Costa Rica)

SCS-007-1 | Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds

SCS-110 | Certification Standard for Zero Waste Facilities

SCS-111-2 | Certification Standard for Zero Waste Events

SCS-107 | Certification Standard for Gluten-Free Products

SCS-111-1 | Certification Standard for Zero Waste Projects

SCS-108 | Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products and Services

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