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    About Us

    Accelerating Progress Towards a Fair Society and a Sustainable World

    We exist to create positive change for people and the planet.

    Our Priorities

    Our work helps businesses to deliver better products, governments to enact better regulation, and agree standards that address society’s biggest challenges

    As an organization without shareholders, we reinvest our profits to achieve the difference we want to see in the world.

    Our purpose-led approach attracts other organizations and thought-leaders to work with us. Our stakeholders and clients value our impartiality, global reach, and leading-edge expertise.

    We give organizations of all sizes the confidence to explore, grow, and prepare for the challenges ahead. We form strong collaborations and partnerships with experts, businesses, governments, and non-governmental organizations to deliver a positive impact.

    Our Purpose

    Impact for a fair society and a sustainable world

    Our purpose is shaped by our foundations, reflecting our ambition to make a positive impact for people and the planet.

    “We're an influential, independent voice for individuals, organizations and society, uniquely placed to drive progress towards a sustainable world.”

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    National Standards Body Trusted to build consensus-based standards that drive best practice. Find out more

    “First awarded in 1929, the Royal Charter sets out our objectives: to simplify, standardize, and improve business performance.”

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    Incorporated by Royal Charter The Charter is an enabling document that sets out our purpose and defines our range of activities. Royal Charter

    “Our story begins in 1901 when work on the first standard began. Since then, we’ve existed to have a positive impact on society.”

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    A History of Looking Forward The Kitemark was registered two years later, and our Royal Charter was first granted in 1929. Find out more
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    Why BSI

    Realizing positive benefits for individuals, organizations, and society

    Our profits are invested back into our founding purpose: making society better.

    Since 1901, BSI has been creating an enduring legacy of transformation for the benefit of all. Across all divisions and services, BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients to fulfil theirs.

    Community of Experts

    We support a 13,000-strong global community of experts

    Shaping sustainable solutions.

    We mobilize expertise from diverse voices, creating solutions that address society's challenges

    Our partners bring a unique perspective and fresh thinking on critical challenges.

    Ethics & Awards

    Recognition for our expertise and standards

    Our approach to solving challenges by connecting experts across countries and sectors is recognized by organizations worldwide.
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    Governance

    Committed to the highest standards of corporate governance

    BSI applies the principles of the FRC’s UK Corporate Governance Code.

    Our focus on governance begins with the board, which is supported by formal audit and risk, remuneration, and nominations committees.

    The BSI Code of Business Ethics underpins these internal control and financial management frameworks.

    Our Values

    A purpose led business is underpinned by its values

    Our values are integral to how we operate and drives our aspiration to accelerate progress for everyone.

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    Purpose-led

    Performance for purpose

    Be relentless in our quest for positive impact, partnering to make a sustainable world possible.

    Partnering

    Our clients' and stakeholders' success is our success

    Always put clients and stakeholders first building trust, integrity by listening, learning and leading change.

    Positive Impact

    The future starts now

    Embrace change for positive impact, learn and innovate everyday, and make the complex simple.

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    Careers

    Come work with us to drive positive impact

    Our people are motivated by positive change towards a better, healthier, and sustainable future.

    Ready to be a part of something bigger?
    Explore our open vacancies.

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    Let's shape your organization's future together

    Find out how we can collaborate to drive growth and innovation through impactful solutions to important issues.

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