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All codes — UNTP Conformity Topic Classification (101)
| Label | Notation | Broader | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Management | 11.04 | unece:information-security | Controls for authentication, authorization, and system access ensuring only authorized parties can access resources and data. |
| Accessibility Requirements | 10.07 | unece:technical-conformity | Compliance with inclusive design and accessibility standards ensuring products and services are usable by people with diverse abilities. |
| Air Quality Management | 01.10 | unece:ecological-resilience | Controlling and reducing non-GHG air pollutant emissions including SOx, NOx, VOCs, particulates, and ozone-depleting substances from operations and production processes. |
| Anti-Corruption Measures | 03.01 | unece:ethical-governance | Preventing bribery, extortion, and corrupt practices through policies, controls, and organizational culture. |
| Audit Trail and Accountability | 11.08 | unece:information-security | Logging, monitoring, and accountability mechanisms for digital activities to support compliance verification and forensic analysis. |
| Business Resilience | 06.01 | unece:economic-sustainability | Building long-term profitability and organizational resilience through sustainable business models and practices. |
| Capacity Building | 08.04 | unece:systemic-sustainability | Training and developing stakeholder knowledge and skills to implement and maintain sustainability practices. |
| Chemical Safety | 01.09 | unece:ecological-resilience | Restriction and responsible management of hazardous substances in materials, products, and production processes. |
| Circular Value Chains | 05 | — | Advancing sustainability, circularity, and responsible practices throughout supply and production networks. |
| Community Empowerment | 02.04 | unece:human-equity-and-welfare | Supporting local community development, livelihoods, and participation in decisions that affect their wellbeing. |
| Competitive Fairness | 03.08 | unece:ethical-governance | Ensuring fair market practices, preventing anti-competitive behavior, and maintaining a level playing field. |
| Compliance Verification | 08.07 | unece:systemic-sustainability | Independent audits, inspections, and verification processes to confirm adherence to sustainability standards and regulations. |
| Consumer Information | 04.07 | unece:product-integrity | Providing clear, accurate, and accessible product labeling and information to enable informed consumer choices. |
| Customs Classification | 09.02 | unece:trade-and-market-access | Accurate tariff classification and customs valuation of goods in accordance with the Harmonized System and national schedules. |
| Cybersecurity Controls | 11.02 | unece:information-security | Implementation of technical and organizational security measures to protect digital infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities. |
| Data Privacy | 03.06 | unece:ethical-governance | Protection of personal information and responsible data handling in compliance with privacy regulations and ethical standards. |
| Data Protection and Privacy | 11.01 | unece:information-security | Safeguarding personal and sensitive data in compliance with privacy regulations, consent requirements, and ethical data handling principles. |
| Decent Work Conditions | 02.02 | unece:human-equity-and-welfare | Provision of fair wages, reasonable working hours, and dignified employment conditions throughout the supply chain. |
| Digital Identity and Trust | 11.03 | unece:information-security | Verification and assurance of digital identities, credentials, and trust relationships in electronic transactions and communications. |
| Ecological Resilience | 01 | — | Environmental protection, resource conservation, and climate resilience. Covers emissions reduction, energy transition, water stewardship, waste prevention, biodiversity, and circular design. |
| Economic Risk Management | 06.07 | unece:economic-sustainability | Assessing and managing financial risks arising from environmental, social, and governance factors. |
| Economic Sustainability | 06 | — | Balancing profitability with sustainable economic practices that create shared value for businesses and communities. |
| Ecosystem Preservation | 01.05 | unece:ecological-resilience | Protecting biodiversity, natural habitats, and ecosystem services from degradation caused by production and extraction activities. |
| Emergency Readiness | 07.02 | unece:health-and-safety | Preparedness planning, training, and response capabilities for workplace emergencies including fire, chemical spills, and natural disasters. |
| Employment Opportunities | 06.04 | unece:economic-sustainability | Creating decent jobs and fostering inclusive economic participation through sustainable business growth. |
| Encryption and Data Security | 11.07 | unece:information-security | Protection of data confidentiality and integrity in transit and at rest through cryptographic controls and key management. |
| End-of-Life Management | 04.08 | unece:product-integrity | Effective collection, recycling, and disposal processes for products at end of useful life, minimizing environmental impact. |
| Energy Optimization | 05.04 | unece:circular-value-chains | Improving energy efficiency across supply chain operations including manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing. |
| Ergonomic Design | 07.08 | unece:health-and-safety | Designing safe physical work environments that minimize musculoskeletal strain and support worker comfort and productivity. |
| Ethical Governance | 03 | — | Promoting organizational integrity, accountability, and transparent practices in business operations and decision-making. |
| Ethical Material Sourcing | 05.01 | unece:circular-value-chains | Procuring raw materials through sustainable and responsible practices, avoiding conflict minerals and environmentally destructive extraction. |
| Exposure Management | 07.03 | unece:health-and-safety | Controlling worker exposure to harmful chemical, biological, and physical agents through monitoring and protective measures. |
| Feedback Channels | 08.06 | unece:systemic-sustainability | Accessible grievance mechanisms, whistleblower protections, and feedback systems for workers, communities, and stakeholders to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. |
| Forced Labor Elimination | 02.06 | unece:human-equity-and-welfare | Preventing all forms of forced, bonded, or compulsory labor including debt bondage and human trafficking in supply chains. |
| Forest Conservation | 01.06 | unece:ecological-resilience | Preventing deforestation and promoting sustainable forestry practices in raw material sourcing and land use. |
| Gender Equity | 02.08 | unece:human-equity-and-welfare | Promoting gender diversity, equal opportunity, and elimination of gender-based discrimination in employment and business practices. |
| Green Innovation | 06.03 | unece:economic-sustainability | Developing sustainable technologies, processes, and business models that reduce environmental impact while creating economic value. |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | 01.01 | unece:ecological-resilience | Measuring, reporting, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, methane, N2O, F-gases) across production, transport, and supply chain activities. |
| Health and Safety Assurance | 07 | — | Prioritizing the health and safety of workers and communities through hazard prevention, preparedness, and wellbeing support. |
| Healthcare Access | 07.05 | unece:health-and-safety | Providing access to medical support, occupational health services, and health insurance for workers. |
| Human Equity and Welfare | 02 | — | Protection of human rights, promotion of fair labor practices, and support for community wellbeing across operations and supply chains. |
| Import and Export Controls | 09.01 | unece:trade-and-market-access | Compliance with cross-border trade restrictions, licensing requirements, and controlled goods regulations. |
| Incident Response and Recovery | 11.05 | unece:information-security | Preparedness planning, detection, response procedures, and recovery capabilities for security breaches and system failures. |
| Information Security and Digital Trust | 11 | — | Protection of data, digital systems, and information assets, and the establishment of trust frameworks for digital interactions. |
| Intellectual Property Protection | 03.07 | unece:ethical-governance | Respecting intellectual property rights including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. |
| Interoperability Standards | 10.06 | unece:technical-conformity | Conformity with standards ensuring compatibility, data exchange, and seamless interaction between systems, components, and services. |
| Legal Compliance | 03.03 | unece:ethical-governance | Adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations in all jurisdictions of operation. |
| Living Conditions | 07.04 | unece:health-and-safety | Ensuring safe, sanitary, and dignified accommodation for workers where employer-provided housing is applicable. |
| Market Authorization | 09.05 | unece:trade-and-market-access | Meeting regulatory requirements for market entry including product registration, type approval, and pre-market conformity assessment. |
| Metrology and Measurement | 10.03 | unece:technical-conformity | Accuracy and traceability of measurements and calibrations to national and international measurement standards. |
| Mutual Recognition | 09.08 | unece:trade-and-market-access | Acceptance of conformity assessment results, certifications, and test reports across jurisdictions through mutual recognition agreements. |
| Nutrition Standards | 07.07 | unece:health-and-safety | Ensuring safe, adequate, and nutritious food provisions for workers where employer-provided meals are applicable. |
| Open Reporting | 03.02 | unece:ethical-governance | Transparent disclosure of environmental, social, and governance performance to stakeholders and the public. |
| Origin Tracking | 05.06 | unece:circular-value-chains | Transparent documentation and verification of material and product origins throughout the supply chain. |
| Outcome Tracking | 08.03 | unece:systemic-sustainability | Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on sustainability performance against defined targets and indicators. |
| Performance Specifications | 10.08 | unece:technical-conformity | Meeting defined functional, reliability, and performance benchmarks established by regulations, standards, or contractual requirements. |
| Process Enhancement | 08.05 | unece:systemic-sustainability | Continuous improvement of operational processes to achieve better sustainability outcomes over time. |
| Product Integrity | 04 | — | Ensuring products are safe, reliable, and meet quality and sustainability standards throughout their lifecycle. |
| Product Longevity | 04.04 | unece:product-integrity | Enhancing product durability, repairability, and lifespan to reduce premature obsolescence and waste. |
| Product Safety Standards | 04.01 | unece:product-integrity | Ensuring consumer safety through compliance with product safety requirements, testing, and hazard prevention. |
| Quality Performance | 04.02 | unece:product-integrity | Meeting defined performance specifications, functional requirements, and quality benchmarks for products and services. |
| Recycled Material Integration | 01.07 | unece:ecological-resilience | Incorporation of secondary and recycled materials into production processes, reducing dependence on virgin resources. |
| Regional Economic Growth | 06.05 | unece:economic-sustainability | Supporting local economic development and equitable distribution of economic benefits in communities of operation. |
| Renewable Energy Use | 01.02 | unece:ecological-resilience | Transition to sustainable energy sources including solar, wind, hydro, and other renewables in production and operations. |
| Resource Circularity | 05.03 | unece:circular-value-chains | Promoting reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling of materials to create closed-loop resource flows. |
| Resource Efficiency | 06.06 | unece:economic-sustainability | Optimizing resource utilization to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining productivity. |
| Responsible Procurement | 03.04 | unece:ethical-governance | Ethical sourcing and purchasing practices that consider environmental, social, and governance factors in supplier selection. |
| Rights and Equality | 02.01 | unece:human-equity-and-welfare | Ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. |
| Risk Identification | 08.02 | unece:systemic-sustainability | Systematic assessment and prioritization of environmental, social, and governance risks across operations and supply chains. |
| Rules of Origin | 09.03 | unece:trade-and-market-access | Verification of product origin to determine eligibility for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements. |
| Sanctions Compliance | 09.04 | unece:trade-and-market-access | Adherence to international trade sanctions, embargoes, and restricted party screening requirements. |
| Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures | 10.05 | unece:technical-conformity | Compliance with food safety, animal health, and plant health standards designed to protect human, animal, and plant life. |
| Stakeholder Inclusion | 03.05 | unece:ethical-governance | Meaningful engagement with affected parties including workers, communities, and civil society in governance processes. |
| Standards Adherence | 04.05 | unece:product-integrity | Compliance with applicable product certifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. |
| Substance Control | 04.03 | unece:product-integrity | Banning or restricting harmful materials and substances of concern in product composition and manufacturing. |
| Supplier Development | 05.07 | unece:circular-value-chains | Building supplier capacity and capability to meet sustainability requirements through training, support, and partnership. |
| Supplier Sustainability | 05.02 | unece:circular-value-chains | Ensuring suppliers meet environmental, social, and governance requirements through assessment, monitoring, and collaboration. |
| Supply Chain Labor Rights | 05.05 | unece:circular-value-chains | Ensuring fair treatment of workers throughout the supply chain including subcontractors and informal workers. |
| Supply Chain Risk Reduction | 05.08 | unece:circular-value-chains | Identifying, assessing, and mitigating environmental, social, and operational vulnerabilities in supply networks. |
| Supply Chain Traceability | 04.06 | unece:product-integrity | Tracking product origins, components, and transformations throughout the supply chain to enable transparency and accountability. |
| Supply Network Strength | 06.08 | unece:economic-sustainability | Enhancing the stability, diversity, and resilience of value chain networks against disruption. |
| Sustainability Policies | 08.01 | unece:systemic-sustainability | Formal organizational commitments, policies, and targets for environmental, social, and governance performance. |
| Sustainable Investment | 06.02 | unece:economic-sustainability | Directing capital toward green initiatives, sustainable technologies, and projects with positive environmental and social outcomes. |
| Sustainable Product Design | 01.08 | unece:ecological-resilience | Designing products for durability, repairability, recyclability, and minimal environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. |
| System Integrity and Availability | 11.06 | unece:information-security | Ensuring reliability, uptime, and integrity of digital systems through resilient architecture and continuity planning. |
| Systemic Sustainability | 08 | — | Establishing management frameworks, policies, and processes for systematic improvement of environmental, social, and governance outcomes. |
| Tariff and Duty Compliance | 09.07 | unece:trade-and-market-access | Correct assessment, declaration, and payment of applicable customs duties, taxes, and fees. |
| Technical Conformity | 10 | — | Adherence to technical regulations, voluntary standards, and conformity assessment procedures that ensure product and process fitness for purpose. |
| Technical Regulations | 10.01 | unece:technical-conformity | Compliance with mandatory government-imposed technical requirements for products, processes, and production methods. |
| Testing and Certification | 10.04 | unece:technical-conformity | Third-party conformity assessment including laboratory testing, product certification, and inspection by accredited bodies. |
| Trade Documentation | 09.06 | unece:trade-and-market-access | Accuracy, completeness, and digital exchange of trade and customs documentation including certificates, invoices, and declarations. |
| Trade and Market Access | 09 | — | Adherence to trade regulations, customs requirements, market access rules, and cross-border compliance frameworks. |
| Transparent Communication | 08.08 | unece:systemic-sustainability | Public disclosure and reporting of sustainability policies, performance, and progress to stakeholders. |
| Voluntary Standards | 10.02 | unece:technical-conformity | Adherence to consensus-based standards developed by recognized standards bodies for products, services, and management systems. |
| Waste Minimization | 01.04 | unece:ecological-resilience | Reducing waste generation through prevention, reuse, and improved production processes across the product lifecycle. |
| Water Conservation | 01.03 | unece:ecological-resilience | Sustainable water management including efficient use, pollution prevention, and watershed protection throughout operations and supply chains. |
| Wellbeing Support | 07.06 | unece:health-and-safety | Addressing worker mental health, stress management, and overall wellbeing through support programs and workplace culture. |
| Worker Representation | 02.05 | unece:human-equity-and-welfare | Respecting freedom of association, collective bargaining rights, and worker participation in workplace governance. |
| Workplace Hazard Control | 07.01 | unece:health-and-safety | Systematic identification, assessment, and mitigation of workplace hazards to reduce risk of injury and illness, including incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action. |
| Workplace Safety | 02.03 | unece:human-equity-and-welfare | Protecting worker health and safety through hazard prevention, protective equipment, and safe working environments. |
| Youth Protection | 02.07 | unece:human-equity-and-welfare | Safeguarding young workers from hazardous conditions and eliminating child labor in all forms across supply chains. |