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Episode 02 – Accreditation Matters: Our Role in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)

01 Mar 2023
Accreditation Matters
This joint IAF and ILAC podcast discusses matters related to accreditation and the integral role of quality infrastructure in supporting the three pillars of sustainable development: people, planet and prosperity.
Accreditation Matters
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Episode 02 - Accreditation Matters: Our Role in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
In this episode, Rebecca Sheehan of the ILAC Secretariat interviews IAF Chair Emanuele Riva (Accredia) and AFRAC Chair Ron Josias (SANAS) on the role of accreditation and accredited conformity assessment in supporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) declarations. Mr. Riva and Mr. Josias discuss topics including the importance of ESG criteria, how accreditation can combat greenwashing and support human health, international collaboration in this area, and the value of IAF CertSearch.

In this episode, Rebecca Sheehan of the ILAC Secretariat interviews IAF Chair Emanuele Riva (Accredia) and AFRAC Chair Ron Josias (SANAS) on the role of accreditation and accredited conformity assessment in supporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) declarations. Mr. Riva and Mr. Josias discuss topics including the importance of ESG criteria, how accreditation can combat greenwashing and support human health, international collaboration in this area, and the value of IAF CertSearch.