Decent Work And Economic Growth

Decent Work And Economic Growth

Case studies, Research and Supporting Materials associated with the Decent Work And Economic Growth Sustainable Development Goal.

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Case Studies (84 items)

Accreditation unlocking the potential of cassava to promote economic development and fight hunger and poverty

Accreditation unlocking the potential of cassava to promote economic development and fight hunger and poverty

Accreditation supporting the Ivorian Government’s project for the employability of young people based on Industry 4.0

Accreditation supporting the Ivorian Government’s project for the employability of young people based on Industry 4.0

The ENAC accreditation mark enables SGS Tecnos’ clients to export products to Australia

The ENAC accreditation mark enables SGS Tecnos’ clients to export products to Australia

ENAC-accredited certification facilitates products’ export to the Middle East

ENAC-accredited certification facilitates products’ export to the Middle East

The CACES system: accredited certification supporting workplace safety

The CACES system: accredited certification supporting workplace safety

MSPO certification scheme provides numerous benefits to certificate holders

MSPO certification scheme provides numerous benefits to certificate holders

Improving quality in Ghana’s cocoa industry

Improving quality in Ghana’s cocoa industry

Strengthening the quality of essential and vegetable oils exports from South Africa through accreditation of testing laboratories

Strengthening the quality of essential and vegetable oils exports from South Africa through accreditation of testing laboratories

Improving the quality and safety of cassava derivatives in West Africa through accreditation of product certification bodies and testing laboratories under the ILAC MRA/IAF MLA

Improving the quality and safety of cassava derivatives in West Africa through accreditation of product certification bodies and testing laboratories under the ILAC MRA/IAF MLA

Calibration lab saves 120 supplier audit days per year

Calibration lab saves 120 supplier audit days per year

The Footwear Technology Center of La Rioja (CTCR) increase its turnover by 50% with ENAC Accreditation

The Footwear Technology Center of La Rioja (CTCR) increase its turnover by 50% with ENAC Accreditation

Laboratorio Tello increases its business by 50% thanks to ENAC accreditation (2018)

Laboratorio Tello increases its business by 50% thanks to ENAC accreditation (2018)

Certification brings 90,000 Euros of value to Croatian shipyard

Certification brings 90,000 Euros of value to Croatian shipyard

Testing regime enables 17.3% YOY export growth in Chinese traditional medicines

Testing regime enables 17.3% YOY export growth in Chinese traditional medicines

Downer gains 47% operational cost saving from implementation of IS0 55001

Downer gains 47% operational cost saving from implementation of IS0 55001

Sodexo enables clients to benefit from 20 efficiency, cost reductions and increased reliability

Sodexo enables clients to benefit from 20 efficiency, cost reductions and increased reliability

Gerfor achieves savings of over 5 million dollars annually, with the use of 200 technical standards and management systems

Gerfor achieves savings of over 5 million dollars annually, with the use of 200 technical standards and management systems

Accreditation helps LLC “Business Trend” to grow its work programme by 12.7%

Accreditation helps LLC “Business Trend” to grow its work programme by 12.7%

Reduced insurance premiums for snow removal companies certified to SN 9001.

Reduced insurance premiums for snow removal companies certified to SN 9001.

Accreditation helps the Botswana National Dosimetry Laboratory to grow

Accreditation helps the Botswana National Dosimetry Laboratory to grow

Accreditation enables TPK – ZAVOD d.d. to expand into Europe

Indian electricians benefit from accredited personnel certification

Indian electricians benefit from accredited personnel certification

OEM parts supplier aims to increase revenue by US$200k with ISO 9001

Insurer provides lower premium to accredited organisations

Insurer provides lower premium to accredited organisations

Insurers gain accreditation to manage their own risk

Insurers gain accreditation to manage their own risk

XL Catlin insurer recognise value of standards when underwriting cyber risk

XL Catlin insurer recognise value of standards when underwriting cyber risk

UK Tax Authority (HRMC) recognises ISO 9001 as criteria to be Authorised Economic Operator

UK Tax Authority (HRMC) recognises ISO 9001 as criteria to be Authorised Economic Operator

Brazilian Pharma reduces energy use by 30%

Brazilian Pharma reduces energy use by 30%

Safety company uses ISO 50001 to reduce costs of production by 65%

Safety company uses ISO 50001 to reduce costs of production by 65%

Indian Tailor saves $40s with ISO 50001

Indian Tailor saves $40s with ISO 50001

Shoe manufacturer saves $8m with ISO 50001

Shoe manufacturer saves $8m with ISO 50001

Petrochemicals giant saves over $1m with ISO 50001

Petrochemicals giant saves over $1m with ISO 50001

Thai Chemicals company saves $10m with ISO 50001

Thai Chemicals company saves $10m with ISO 50001

LG Chem saves $9.4m with ISO 50001

LG Chem saves $9.4m with ISO 50001

Hitachi saves 60m Yen per year

Hitachi saves 60m Yen per year

Paper producer saves $1.6m with ISO 50001

Paper producer saves $1.6m with ISO 50001

Textile manufacturer saves $318k per year with ISO 50001

Textile manufacturer saves $318k per year with ISO 50001

Gold Mine improves energy performance by 11.4%

Gold Mine improves energy performance by 11.4%

Precision manufacturer improves energy performance by 16.5% saving (US) $52,000

Precision manufacturer improves energy performance by 16.5% saving (US) $52,000

Argentinian Energy company saves $271k with ISO 50001

Argentinian Energy company saves $271k with ISO 50001

Engine manufacturer generates savings of $37m with ISO 50001

Engine manufacturer generates savings of $37m with ISO 50001

Engineering company improves energy performance by 13.08%

Engineering company improves energy performance by 13.08%

$3.2m annual cost savings for paper manufacturer

$3.2m annual cost savings for paper manufacturer

Medical Devices Provider saves €1.4 million with ISO 50001

Medical Devices Provider saves €1.4 million with ISO 50001

Cable manufacturer saves R1.5 million per year

Cable manufacturer saves R1.5 million per year

Irish pharmaceuticals company saves €800k with ISO 50001

Irish pharmaceuticals company saves €800k with ISO 50001

3M saves $400k with ISO 50001 at Korean plant

3M saves $400k with ISO 50001 at Korean plant

Furniture manufacturer reduces energy consumption by 5% per unit.

Furniture manufacturer reduces energy consumption by 5% per unit.

Chrysler saves over $2m with accredited certification (ISO 50001)

Chrysler saves over $2m with accredited certification (ISO 50001)

US Manufacturer saves $700k per year with accredited EnMS

US Manufacturer saves $700k per year with accredited EnMS

IBM plant cuts energy consumption by 9.2% and saves CAD$550,000 per year

IBM plant cuts energy consumption by 9.2% and saves CAD$550,000 per year

Welding wire and manufacturing plant cuts energy consumption by 22%

Welding wire and manufacturing plant cuts energy consumption by 22%

US Defence Contractor saves $1m per year with ISO 50001

US Defence Contractor saves $1m per year with ISO 50001

Toyota (South Africa) saves US$360k with ISO 50001

Toyota (South Africa) saves US$360k with ISO 50001

Producer of car parts saves US$333,000 with ISO 50001

Producer of car parts saves US$333,000 with ISO 50001

Steel Company saves USD 7.6m in year 1 with ISO 50001

Steel Company saves USD 7.6m in year 1 with ISO 50001

3M cuts energy costs by 15.2% with ISO 50001

3M cuts energy costs by 15.2% with ISO 50001

Dairy Producer saves 21% of energy costs, while increasing production by 42%

Dairy Producer saves 21% of energy costs, while increasing production by 42%

Thai Chemical company saves USD 9.4m

Singaporean supermarket gains USD 3.2 million annually from standards

Singaporean supermarket gains USD 3.2 million annually from standards

47% of sales linked to ISO 9001 certification

47% of sales linked to ISO 9001 certification

Standards generate BRL 4.37 million (1.9 % of company turnover)

Standards generate BRL 4.37 million (1.9 % of company turnover)

30% of Fruit exporter profits attributed to standards

30% of Fruit exporter profits attributed to standards

Standards have a positive impact of 4.96% on EBIT for brick company

Standards have a positive impact of 4.96% on EBIT for brick company

Standards contribute between 1.1% and 2.8% of EBIT

Standards contribute between 1.1% and 2.8% of EBIT

Standards contribute ZAR 147.5 million (USD 19.8 million) annually for cement producer

Standards contribute ZAR 147.5 million (USD 19.8 million) annually for cement producer

German ICT company achieves 14% cost savings and 19% increase in sales

German ICT company achieves 14% cost savings and 19% increase in sales

Standards contribute 0.43% to total revenue of Indonesian concrete manufacturer

Standards contribute 0.43% to total revenue of Indonesian concrete manufacturer

Development Bank of Japan uses accredited certification to assess loan premiums

Development Bank of Japan uses accredited certification to assess loan premiums

FSSC 22000 accepted by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

FSSC 22000 accepted by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

Businesses earn reduced environmental levies recognition through accredited certification of ISO 14001

Businesses earn reduced environmental levies recognition through accredited certification of ISO 14001

Annual energy cost reductions of 13% and 11% with ISO 50001

Annual energy cost reductions of 13% and 11% with ISO 50001

Certification of products with official labelling has become a commercial asset

Certification of products with official labelling has become a commercial asset

ISO 15189 accreditation boosts revenue for PathLab Medical Laboratories ltd.

ISO 15189 accreditation boosts revenue for PathLab Medical Laboratories ltd.

Electronics firms saves $32,357 with ISO 50001

Electronics firms saves $32,357 with ISO 50001

ISO 50001 saves cement plant in Canada $2,071,309

ISO 50001 saves cement plant in Canada $2,071,309

247% return on ISO 50001 certification for Standard Bank

247% return on ISO 50001 certification for Standard Bank

ISO 50001 payback in less than 2 months for cement business

ISO 50001 payback in less than 2 months for cement business

Telecoms company improves energy performance by 21% with ISO 50001

Telecoms company improves energy performance by 21% with ISO 50001

Arabian Cement Company saves $8.74m from ISO 50001

Arabian Cement Company saves $8.74m from ISO 50001

Nissan Saves $9.4 Million by Implementing ISO 50001

Nissan Saves $9.4 Million by Implementing ISO 50001

Competing on a level playing field with larger rivals

Competing on a level playing field with larger rivals

Up to 28% insurance premium reduction with Health & Safety certification

Up to 28% insurance premium reduction with Health & Safety certification

Accreditation reduces the need for regulatory audits and the associated costs

Accreditation reduces the need for regulatory audits and the associated costs

Research (73 items)

ISO 9000 certification associated with increase in bilateral exports (2009)

ISO 9000 certification associated with increase in bilateral exports (2009)

The economic impact for manufacturing sites operating to BRCGS certification

The economic impact for manufacturing sites operating to BRCGS certification

Getting Aligned: How Adopting Standards Affects Canada’s Productivity and Growth

Getting Aligned: How Adopting Standards Affects Canada’s Productivity and Growth

Accreditation and certifications. Economic value and social benefits

Accreditation and certifications. Economic value and social benefits

The positive economic impact of accredited certification for exporters (ISTAT, 2020)

The positive economic impact of accredited certification for exporters (ISTAT, 2020)

World Bank Group Infographic

World Bank Group Infographic

European Metrology Research Programmes boost sales of 1,627 million Euro

European Metrology Research Programmes boost sales of 1,627 million Euro

Standards influence economic growth (2018)

Standards influence economic growth (2018)

International commerce – the value of accreditation and standardization (May 2019)

International commerce – the value of accreditation and standardization (May 2019)

ISO 22000 certified dairy companies significantly outperform the non-certified (2015)

ISO 22000 certified dairy companies significantly outperform the non-certified (2015)

ISO 9001 revision achieves its goals and offers great opportunities (2010)

ISO 9001 revision achieves its goals and offers great opportunities (2010)

ISO 9000 enhances organisation’s internal and external efficiency (2013)

ISO 9000 enhances organisation’s internal and external efficiency (2013)

Quality results for Greek businesses following ISO 9001 certification (2015)

Quality results for Greek businesses following ISO 9001 certification (2015)

ISO 9001 Accredited companies show better organisational performance than non-accredited (2015)

ISO 9001 Accredited companies show better organisational performance than non-accredited (2015)

Environmental performance positive relationship with the operational performance for organisations with ISO 9001 (2015)

Environmental performance positive relationship with the operational performance for organisations with ISO 9001 (2015)

ISO 9000 Accredited Malaysian companies outperformed non-accredited (2004)

ISO 9000 Accredited Malaysian companies outperformed non-accredited (2004)

ISO 9000 delivers success to manufacturing organisations in Saudi Arabia (2006)

ISO 9000 delivers success to manufacturing organisations in Saudi Arabia (2006)

Companies gain financial rewards following implementation of ISO 9000 in Greece (2015)

Companies gain financial rewards following implementation of ISO 9000 in Greece (2015)

Combined implementation of ISO 22000 and ISO 9001, proves a favourable effect on companies’ performance in Europe (2013)

Combined implementation of ISO 22000 and ISO 9001, proves a favourable effect on companies’ performance in Europe (2013)

Excellence from ISO 9001 certified organisations in Cyprus (2007)

Excellence from ISO 9001 certified organisations in Cyprus (2007)

ISO 9000 Standards prove to benefit companies (Greece 2001)

ISO 9000 Standards prove to benefit companies (Greece 2001)

ISO 14001 delivers positive results (Australia 2012)

ISO 14001 delivers positive results (Australia 2012)

Investment in ISO/IEC 17020 and its impact in Latin America (August 2018)

Investment in ISO/IEC 17020 and its impact in Latin America (August 2018)

Italian Study identifies the benefits of accredited H&S management systems

Italian Study identifies the benefits of accredited H&S management systems

Innovation Dynamics and the Role of Quality Infrastructure (2012)

Innovation Dynamics and the Role of Quality Infrastructure (2012)

Symbola report identifies environment management systems to be a competitive accelerator

Symbola report identifies environment management systems to be a competitive accelerator

Censis Report: ISO 9001 certified companies perform better

Censis Report: ISO 9001 certified companies perform better

Insurance association: Standards and Accreditation support risk and add value (2018)

Insurance association: Standards and Accreditation support risk and add value (2018)

The Economic Value of Accreditation in Australia (April 2018)

The Economic Value of Accreditation in Australia (April 2018)

Standards support business competitiveness in Colombia (2018)

Standards support business competitiveness in Colombia (2018)

UK Business report uses 9001 as an indicator of Good Governance

UK Business report uses 9001 as an indicator of Good Governance

The Correlation between the number of accredited laboratories and domestic GDP (January 2017)

The Correlation between the number of accredited laboratories and domestic GDP (January 2017)

Does ISO 9001 pay? – An analysis of 42 studies

Does ISO 9001 pay? – An analysis of 42 studies

Purchasers in Asia consider ISO 9001 certified suppliers to perform better

Purchasers in Asia consider ISO 9001 certified suppliers to perform better

Formal standardisation positively related to firm performance in German manufacturing sector

Formal standardisation positively related to firm performance in German manufacturing sector

Standards needed to increase customer satisfaction and product comparability in Insurance Industry

Standards needed to increase customer satisfaction and product comparability in Insurance Industry

Standards play a role in rebuilding a safer and more trusted financial services sector

Standards play a role in rebuilding a safer and more trusted financial services sector

Mutual recognition of certification has significant effect on trade in the food, beverage and tobacco industry

Mutual recognition of certification has significant effect on trade in the food, beverage and tobacco industry

Standards have a positive effect on Chinese food exports

Standards have a positive effect on Chinese food exports

ISO 14001 certification provides critical positive impact on many dimensions of operational performance.

ISO 14001 certification provides critical positive impact on many dimensions of operational performance.

Exploring business benefits of internationally recognized certifications

Exploring business benefits of internationally recognized certifications

Accreditation helps businesses to win new or maintain existing business

Accreditation helps businesses to win new or maintain existing business

QMS certification enhances business performance and delivers financial benefits

QMS certification enhances business performance and delivers financial benefits

12 year study in Brazil shows direct link between QMS Certification and increased sales revenue

12 year study in Brazil shows direct link between QMS Certification and increased sales revenue

Positive impact of integrated management system certification for Portuguese SME’s

Positive impact of integrated management system certification for Portuguese SME’s

Certified companies’ see improving rates of return after certification from non-certified companies

Certified companies’ see improving rates of return after certification from non-certified companies

Spanish firms certified to ISO 22000 improve their services and achieve major external benefits

Spanish firms certified to ISO 22000 improve their services and achieve major external benefits

US OHSAS 18001 certified firms show significant increases in business and safety performance

US OHSAS 18001 certified firms show significant increases in business and safety performance

Portuguese ISO 9001 certified organisations show higher levels of improvement

Portuguese ISO 9001 certified organisations show higher levels of improvement

Comprehensive literature review of 82 scientific studies shows clear benefits of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Comprehensive literature review of 82 scientific studies shows clear benefits of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Environmental Management Systems Certification improves performance according to US Managers

Environmental Management Systems Certification improves performance according to US Managers

Australian and New Zealand companies improve operational performance with ISO 9001 certification

Australian and New Zealand companies improve operational performance with ISO 9001 certification

65% of ISO 9001 certified companies obtain high levels of internal and external benefits

65% of ISO 9001 certified companies obtain high levels of internal and external benefits

Financial performance of ISO 14001 certified publicly traded US firms is higher than those without certification

Financial performance of ISO 14001 certified publicly traded US firms is higher than those without certification

Brazilian publicly traded ISO 14001 certified companies demonstrate higher profitability

Brazilian publicly traded ISO 14001 certified companies demonstrate higher profitability

Australian firms enhance environmental performance and social and market positioning with ISO 14001 certification

Australian firms enhance environmental performance and social and market positioning with ISO 14001 certification

ISO 9001 certified firms perform significantly better on Singapore Stock Exchange

ISO 9001 certified firms perform significantly better on Singapore Stock Exchange

US public traded manufacturing firms show improved financial performance with ISO 9001 certification

US public traded manufacturing firms show improved financial performance with ISO 9001 certification

Harvard Business School confirms ISO 9001 US certified companies out-perform similar non-certified ones

Harvard Business School confirms ISO 9001 US certified companies out-perform similar non-certified ones

Spanish companies improve customer relationships with ISO 9001 certification

Spanish companies improve customer relationships with ISO 9001 certification

ISO 9001 certification supports success for Spanish construction companies

ISO 9001 certification supports success for Spanish construction companies

ISO 9001 improves Greek service companies’ performance during economic downturn

ISO 9001 improves Greek service companies’ performance during economic downturn

Management Standards certification improve the sustainability performance of Chinese manufacturing firms

Management Standards certification improve the sustainability performance of Chinese manufacturing firms

Gaining a competitive advantage by implementing and using ISO 9001

Gaining a competitive advantage by implementing and using ISO 9001

ISO 9001 certification has significant effect on Brazilian cardboard companies

ISO 9001 certification has significant effect on Brazilian cardboard companies

ISO 9000 improves quality and performance results of Australian companies

ISO 9000 improves quality and performance results of Australian companies

ISO 9000 certification significantly impacts process innovation performance of Australian companies

ISO 9000 certification significantly impacts process innovation performance of Australian companies

The benefits of adopting the Quality Management Standard, ISO 9001 as a small business owner

The benefits of adopting the Quality Management Standard, ISO 9001 as a small business owner

The value of ISO 14001 in Australia and New Zealand

The value of ISO 14001 in Australia and New Zealand

The Value of ISO 9001 for Australian and New Zealand Businesses

The Value of ISO 9001 for Australian and New Zealand Businesses

The value of accreditation for small conformity assessment bodies

The value of accreditation for small conformity assessment bodies

The value of ISO 9001 for businesses

The value of ISO 9001 for businesses

Accreditation plays a significant role in facilitating trade, employment and GDP

Accreditation plays a significant role in facilitating trade, employment and GDP

Supporting Material (8 items)

Ensuring Quality to Gain Access to Global Markets : A Reform Toolkit (the World Bank)

Ensuring Quality to Gain Access to Global Markets : A Reform Toolkit (the World Bank)

Guide for the Use of Standards and Accreditation in public procurement

Guide for the Use of Standards and Accreditation in public procurement

Inter-governmental agency promotes use of quality infrastructure to make renewable energy investment decisions

Inter-governmental agency promotes use of quality infrastructure to make renewable energy investment decisions

Directory of accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies in West Africa (August 2017)

Directory of accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies in West Africa (August 2017)

ISO Economic Benefits of Standards

ISO Economic Benefits of Standards

Standards for SMEs

Standards for SMEs

What’s the bottom line?

What’s the bottom line?

What ISO standards can do for you as an SME

What ISO standards can do for you as an SME

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