Multi-Stakeholder Initiative
Multi-stakeholder governance is at the heart of the ISCC System and ISCC Association. Since its foundation, a diverse range of international stakeholders – from education and research, industry and the public sector – have contributed to our continuous development. Together, we aim to empower companies and stakeholders across industries to build sustainable supply chains through trusted and comprehensive certification.
Initiative meets Impact
- 300+ Members of the ISCC Association
- 13,000+ certified System Users
- 60+ cooperating Certification Bodies
- 2,100+ qualified ISCC Auditors
- 8 active Regional and Technical Stakeholder Committees in Europe, Asia/Pacific, North America, and South America.
Driving sustainability certification through continuous stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
Our stakeholders include Association Members, System Users, and Certification Bodies. We encourage active stakeholder engagement through participation in stakeholder committees, working groups, and projects, or by giving feedback to the system, either through public consultation or direct contact with our System Managers.
We welcome new members in the ISCC Association that share our mission and vision. If you are interested in joining, please contact us.
The ISCC Association (ISCC e.V.)
The ISCC Association is the legally registered body responsible for the governance and strategic development of the ISCC system. Association Members advance the framework of sustainability certification by driving stakeholder dialogue and through their decision-making institutions, the Board and the General Assembly.
The ISCC Board
Eight members representing three key stakeholder groups make up the ISCC Board.
- Raw Material Producers and Processors
- Trade, Logistics and other System Users
- NGOs, Social Sector, Science and Research, Public Sector
The ISCC Board, governed by the Chair and Vice-Chair(s), manages the affairs of the ISCC Association in accordance with the ISCC Statutes and the by-laws, and advises on the strategic development of the ISCC System. The Board may establish stakeholder committees to facilitate regional and technical stakeholder dialogue and to support ISCC in the handling of specific topics.
The General Assembly
ISCC Association Members meet annually at the General Assembly to elect the ISCC Board and to discuss and vote on topics of strategic interest. Each member has one vote.
The ISCC System GmbH
The development and implementation of the ISCC Certification Systems, as well as the management and undertaking of the day-to-day operations take place within the ISCC System GmbH.
Annual ISCC Global Sustainability Conference
The ISCC Sustainability Conference is ISCC’s global flagship event, bringing together Members of the ISCC Association, ISCC System Users, Certification Bodies, ISCC Auditors, and other stakeholders to explore lessons learned, best practices, and innovations.
25 February 2026
Further Information
ISCC EU 102 Governance
This document lays down the general principles according to which the ISCC is governed globally. It specifies the goal and internal structure of ISCC, as well as the relationship between ISCC and its stakeholders.