What is the GS1 Sustainability programme?

The programme is GS1’s global approach to create value for the users of our standards by supporting and adressing industry sustainability needs. The programme is built on a comprehensive approach for GS1 to address the existing and emerging sustainability topics, and includes comprehensive global approaches to sustainability and circularity topics, including the required standards and data services development but also collateral, training and education, stakeholder engagement, and marketing and communication support. MOs and Regions will work with the programme and integrate the approaches in the MO operations as needed and include in local strategies and plans aligned to the global programme. Ultimately ensuring that MOs are ready to address the industry members sustainability needs. The programme will also help establish a global sustainability community where MOs know where to turn and where to share updates and information and seek strategic advise on local engagements. The programme is transversal and primarily focusing on sustainability in the GS1 core sectors retail, marketplaces and healthcare., and with the potential to expand to other sectors as they grow in relevance (dependent on Vision 2030 priorities).