By adhering to standards, organizations can significantly reduce their environmental impact and contribute to global sustainability goals.

Standards encourage organizations to optimize their use of resources and therefore reduce operational costs.

Compliance with recognized standards enhances trust among stakeholders and improves brand image

Standards require continuous improvement, encouraging organizations to innovate to improve performance. 

Standards provide a systematic approach to managing risks and preventing incidents, ultimately protecting the environment and the organization's reputation. 

Standards help organizations manage and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, avoiding penalties and legal issues. 

Regulations often set minimum requirements, while standards raise the bar through continuous improvement.

Environmental regulations vary significantly from one place to another. Where regulatory systems are weak, standards fill the gaps. Standards set benchmarks and provide guidance for organizations to operate sustainably, regardless of the regulatory system.

Widespread adoption of environmental standards sets new norms which can influence the development of new policies and regulations that protect the environment.

Standards are generally updated more frequently than regulatory systems. Standards often reflect and respond to the latest environmental challenges, technological advancements and scientific findings.