Standard Owner Benchmark - CSA GROUP

By CommonShare

CSA Group, formerly known as the Canadian Standards Association, is an international standards development and testing organization. It operates in various sectors, including health and safety, sustainability, electrical products, and systems. Here are some key aspects of CSA Group:

-Standards Development: CSA Group develops and publishes standards and codes across a wide range of industries and sectors. These standards help establish best practices, safety protocols, and technical requirements for products, services, and systems. The organization collaborates with industry experts, regulators, and stakeholders to create consensus-based standards that promote asafety, sustainability, and innovation.

-Testing and Certification: CSA Group provides testing and certification services to verify that products and systems comply with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. Their testing facilities assess product performance, safety, and environmental impact. Once products meet the necessary criteria, CSA Group grants certification marks that signify compliance with the applicable standards.

-Training and Education: CSA Group offers training programs and educational resources to help individuals and organizations understand and apply standards effectively. These programs cover topics such as workplace safety, electrical codes, energy efficiency, sustainability, and more. By providing education and training, CSA Group aims to enhance knowledge and promote the adoption of best practices.

-Sustainability Services: CSA Group supports sustainability initiatives by offering services such as greenhouse gas verification, life cycle assessment, and environmental product declarations. These services help organizations measure, report, and reduce their environmental impact, enabling them to make more sustainable decisions throughout their operations and supply chains.

-Global Presence: While CSA Group is based in Canada, it operates internationally. It has offices, laboratories, and testing facilities in multiple countries, allowing it to serve clients globally and contribute to harmonized standards development and implementation on an international scale.

CSA Group's expertise in standards development, testing, certification, and sustainability services plays a crucial role in enhancing product safety, promoting sustainability, and facilitating trade by ensuring compliance with industry-specific requirements.

Overall Rating

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Governance

The certification uses a multi-stakeholder, independent governance model to support the development of the standards related to the certification.

Buy Side Availability

Buy side availability details out how easy it is for consumers to find products and companies exhibiting the standards offered by the certification.

Digital Accessibility

How easy is it for innovative new companies, startups, and local retailers to have the same access and affordable pricing models to use standard information in digital applications.

Supply Side Digitization

Details on the certificate are easily available via technology for inclusion in third party digital applications.

Relevance

This considers the scale of the certification, and the number of products and companies that currently contribute to the certificate. National and local certification are normalized with countries.

How our Standard Owner Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.