1、BSI Standards PublicationBS 8900-2:2013Managing sustainabledevelopment oforganizations Part 2: Framework for assessmentagainst BS 8900-1 SpecificationPublishing and copyright informationThe BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the documentwas last issued. The British Standa
2、rds Institution 2013Published by BSI Standards Limited 2013ISBN 978 0 580 80588 2ICS 03.100.99; 13.020.20The following BSI references relate to the work on this document:Committee reference SDS/1Draft for comment 12/30271078 DCPublication historyFirst published July 2013Amendments issued since publi
3、cationDate Text affectedBS 8900-2:2013 BRITISH STANDARDContentsForeword ii0 Introduction 11 Scope 32 Normative references 33 Principles of sustainable development 34 Putting sustainable development into practice 35 Sustainable development maturity matrix 7List of figuresFigure 1 Example of a sustain
4、able development maturity matrix 8Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to ii,pages 1 to 8, an inside back cover and a back cover.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8900-2:2013 The British Standards Institution 2013 iForewordPublishing informationThis part of BS 8900
5、 is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence fromThe British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 31 July 2013. It wasprepared by Technical Committee SDS/1, Sustainable Development. A list oforganizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to itssecretary.Sup
6、ersessionTogether with BS 8900-1:2013, it supersedes BS 8900:2006 which is withdrawn.Relationship with other publicationsThis British Standard is published in two parts: Part 1: Guide; and Part 2: Framework for assessment against BS 8900-1 Specification.Presentational conventionsThe provisions of th
7、is standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Itsrequirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is“shall”.Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented insmaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.Contractual and
8、legal considerationsThis publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of acontract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legalobligations.BRITISH STANDARDBS 8900-2:2013ii The British Standards Institu
9、tion 20130 Introduction0.1 ContextBS 8900 is concerned with the strategic management for sustainabledevelopment. To engage with the guidance of BS 8900-1 and the requirementsof BS 8900-2, it is necessary for the leaders of the organization to takeownership and drive the management of sustainable dev
10、elopment on acontinuing basis, and to ensure drive down into the operational managementlevel. BS 8900-2 is not a management system specification. Instead, it provides astrategically based framework, or scheme, which will direct and lead theorganizations approach.BS 8900-2 sits above existing managem
11、ent system specifications (for example,accountancy, people management, quality, environmental and health and safety)and leads and directs them. It does not duplicate them; rather, it maximizes thevalue of existing approaches such as management systems and reporting. In this,it provides for the formu
12、lation of high level sustainable development objectives.Sustainable development management is about the leaders of businesses andother organizations and their employees taking a responsible approach to social,economic and environmental matters that are relevant to the organization, andexpressing the
13、se in line with the business case.Some examples of sustainable development matters are: social issues: fair treatment and development of employees; positiveinvolvement in the community; providing work-based learning opportunitiesand any appropriate work with schools, colleges and universities; provi
14、dinglocal employment opportunities; economic issues: providing stable employment; pursuing innovation inprocesses, products and management methods, including linking this to anyrelevant environmental and social factors; understanding and meetingcustomer requirements in relation to sustainable develo
15、pment; fairtreatment of suppliers and customers; and environmental issues: reducing waste, energy use, material use; providingproducts and services that reduce adverse impacts on the environment.Taking into account the legitimate interests of the stakeholders of theorganization is of central importa
16、nce.0.2 ApplicationThe purpose of BS 8900-2 is to provide a framework for assessment against theguidance contained in BS 8900-1. It is suitable for any type or size oforganization and can be used as a tool to help understand and embed thesustainable development principles set out in BS 8900-1, thus
17、helping anorganization to determine and follow its own pathway on sustainabledevelopment.The requirements summary can be used in two ways.1. Self-assessmentFor an organization in the process of developing a strategic understanding ofsustainable development, the requirements can be used as a starting
18、 point tounderstand where and how sustainable development can be embedded, i.e. forself-assessment purposes. Using the requirements to discuss sustainabledevelopment principles in the context of the organizations activities andinvolving a range of stakeholders in this process can provide a helpful s
19、teer.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8900-2:2013 The British Standards Institution 2013 1This process of evaluation can also be repeated over time, thus sustaining aproactive approach to sustainable development in the organization. Theperson(s) leading this self-assessment should be in a position that permits t
20、hemto take a strategic view of an organizations activities in respect to sustainabledevelopment and implement improvements or changes where appropriate. It isvital that the process is owned and driven by those responsible for strategicmanagement in the organization.During the assessment process obje
21、ctive evidence is gathered by consideringdocumentary evidence, interviews and inspection/observation.2. Third-party assessmentFor an organization seeking a third-party assessment of its sustainabledevelopment activities, the requirements provide a structure for the assessmentprocess, but not a scori
22、ng mechanism. An assessor can use the questions toestablish the organizations current position, and also to gauge progress overtime.0.3 The assessment processThe assessment process is intended to establish that the organization has takena genuine and effective approach to addressing sustainable deve
23、lopmentmanagement in line with the guidance in BS 8900-1, as expressed in therequirements in BS 8900-2.In accordance with BS 8900-1, the organizations approach is to be founded ondeclaration of its principles of sustainable development and adherence to theguidance given in the various sections of th
24、e standard.This includes the formation of a sustainable development maturity matrix,which: is a descriptive document, not numeric; is unique to the organization; and sets out in clear, descriptive terms the organizations position of progress inrelation to its declared principles of sustainable devel
25、opment.For the assessment, the organization needs to demonstrate how it is meetingthe guidance given in BS 8900-1, as expressed in the requirements in BS 8900-2.Each of the requirements in BS 8900-2 needs to be addressed, makingappropriate reference to key evidence, including, where appropriate, rel
26、evantsupporting qualitative and quantitative data.A portfolio (including a description of the scope of the activities and operationsof the organization and evidence demonstrating the organizations approach tosustainable development) can assist in the assessment process. Evidence wouldtypically be dr
27、awn from existing internal processes and/or systems. As such, aportfolio should integrate rather than duplicate (i.e. by providing appropriatesignposting to supporting systems and documents).BRITISH STANDARDBS 8900-2:20132 The British Standards Institution 20131 ScopeThis British Standard provides a
28、 framework for assessment against BS 8900-1,Managing sustainable development of organizations Part 1: Guide.BS 8900-2 is to be read and used in conjunction with BS 8900-1.This British Standard is intended to: be an evaluative framework, to support organizational self-assessment orthird-party assessm
29、ent; result in formative outcomes.It is not intended to: result in a summative score; support direct comparisons between organizations.This British Standard is applicable to any type or size of organization.2 Normative referencesThe following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively reference
30、d in thisdocument and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, onlythe edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of thereferenced document (including any amendments) applies.BS 8900-1:2013, Managing sustainable development of organizations Part 1: Guide3 P
31、rinciples of sustainable developmentThe organization shall decide what sustainable development means in relationto what it does and what it stands for by developing its own principles ofsustainable development (see BS 8900-1:2013, Clause 3) with reference to: inclusivity; integrity; stewardship; tra
32、nsparency; and other principles that it sees fit to adopt.The organization shall use these principles to form the basis for a sustainabledevelopment maturity matrix (see Clause 5 and BS 8900-1:2013, Clause 5, forfurther details).4 Putting sustainable development into practice4.1 The organization: it
33、s vision and principlesThe organization shall use its principles of sustainable development(see Clause 3) as the basis for making a statement of its vision, which is: a publicly available document and communication tool, made available tostakeholders; used in communications to promote the stance of
34、the organization onsustainable development.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8900-2:2013 The British Standards Institution 2013 3This statement could, for example, be in the form of a policy, a missionstatement, etc., and shall be drawn up by senior management and endorsed bythe leader of the organization.4.2 Ide
35、ntification of issues and stakeholder engagement4.2.1 GeneralThe organization shall identify and manage its sustainable development issues.NOTE The main mechanism is by stakeholder engagement; see 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.4.2.2 Stakeholder identificationThe organization shall identify and regularly review ke
36、y internal and externalstakeholders, including their interest and relationship with the organization.4.2.3 Stakeholder engagement and ongoing managementThe organization shall document evidence that stakeholder engagement isbeing undertaken with appropriate transparency and accountability, andappropr
37、iate opportunities for dialogue to understand the social, economic andenvironmental impacts of its activities.The organization shall develop a good level of trust with stakeholders, throughboth performance regarding stakeholder concerns and through transparencyand accountability for decisions affect
38、ing stakeholders.The cycle of dialogue with stakeholders shall be continuous.Stakeholders that are identified as being key to the organization shall beprovided with information that informs them of how the organization hasresponded to their views.4.3 Capabilities of the organization4.3.1 GeneralThe
39、principles of inclusivity, integrity, stewardship and transparency (and anyother principles identified by the organization) shall be considered at strategicmanagement level, in both the allocation of resources and in the confirmationof the existence and availability of appropriate competencies.4.3.2
40、 Resource allocationIn relation to sustainable development objectives, the organization shall identifythe required types and levels of resources. The organization shall use itsplanning and budgeting processes to make resources available. The organizationshall make appropriate arrangements to allocat
41、e responsibilities and conferauthority to enable it to achieve its sustainable development objectives.4.3.3 Competence buildingThe organization shall identify training and development needs of bothmanagers and employees to enable them to implement the organizationssustainable development objectives.
42、The organization shall carry out a review of existing learning and developmentprogrammes to ensure that: recruitment and induction programmes clearly outline the organizationsvision and objectives for sustainable development; sustainable development issues and their management are woven into allrele
43、vant professional and functional training;BRITISH STANDARDBS 8900-2:20134 The British Standards Institution 2013 learning and development resources provide opportunities to adapt anddevelop the organizations culture and behaviour where necessary; and competencies required to manage sustainable devel
44、opment form part of theperformance appraisal system.4.4 Management4.4.1 GeneralThe leaders of the organization shall define a robust strategic approach to themanagement of sustainable development, whether by directing, appropriatelyextending and adding to existing management systems or by other mean
45、s suchas a performance-based approach.Management for sustainable development shall be firmly expressed andcommunicated in the organization as a core part of businessopportunity/business survival.4.4.2 Assessing risk and opportunitiesIn terms of sustainable development issues, the organization shall:
46、 identify potential issues and impacts, both positive and negative, direct andindirect, and analyse key risks and opportunities (in terms of impact andlikelihood) to establish the significant sustainable development issues forthe organization; and prioritize actions and allocate resources to maximiz
47、e opportunities andminimize risks, to achieve the organizations sustainable developmentobjectives.The results of the risk assessment shall be shared with stakeholders and used toestablish and refine sustainable development objectives that are informed bythe organizations vision and its sustainable d
48、evelopment principles.4.4.3 Identifying performance indicatorsRegarding the measurement of sustainable development objectives and toenhance transparency, the organization shall: identify indicators that are key to meeting the sustainable developmentobjectives; establish the chosen indicators across
49、relevant parts and functions of theorganization; and define effective methods of assessing performance using these indicators.4.4.4 Achieving progressThe organization shall arrange reviews against its sustainable developmentobjectives, either through existing management systems or other mechanisms.This system or other mechanism shall enable the organization to: assign specific responsibilities to record, manage and track actualperformance against the chosen objectives and indicators; ensure the process is comprehensive b
