Measured as one organisation
Assessment follows the complete organisation—not a single product, campaign or isolated policy. Governance, operations, supply relationships, products, services and material impacts are considered together.
Responsible performance.
Made
verifiable.
What TRUE STANDARD™ means
VAN/VISSCHER TRUE STANDARD™ is a voluntary corporate certification awarded to organisations that can demonstrate responsible performance across their entire enterprise. It evaluates how an organisation is governed, how it operates, what it creates and how its decisions affect people, the environment, technology and society.
The designation belongs to the certified legal entity. It is not a product seal, a statement of ownership or an automatic benefit of belonging to a particular corporate group. Each organisation must establish conformity in its own right and remain accountable for maintaining it.
Three commitments.
Accountability in governance
The organisation’s governing body must formally accept the standard, assign responsibility for its commitments and consider affected people, society and the environment in consequential decisions.
Evidence open to verification
Certification must be supported by documented evidence. Every active certificate receives a numbered public record stating its holder, scope, version and review date.
Six connected areas.
People
Fair work, inclusive workplaces, human rights, and the wellbeing of the people affected by the organisation.
Environment
Climate responsibility, careful use of resources, waste reduction, and the environmental impact of operations and suppliers.
Responsible technology
Transparent and accountable use of Artificial Intelligence and other consequential technologies, with appropriate human oversight, privacy safeguards, and consideration of potential harm.
Ethics
Clear accountability, lawful conduct, responsible decision-making, and the ability to raise concerns without retaliation.
Quality
Products and services that are dependable, accessible, and made to meet a consistently high standard.
Security
Protection of data, systems, customers, and operations through proportionate security and resilient business practices.
Evidence before designation.
Certification is an ongoing standing, not a one-time award. The standard may evolve as impacts, risks and responsible practices change.
Define the boundary
The applicant identifies the legal entity, activities and material relationships that must sit inside the assessment.
Examine the evidence
Policies, decisions, operating records and outcomes are reviewed across all six areas. Material omissions or unresolved failures prevent certification.
Make the commitment
The governing body records its acceptance of the standard and names the people responsible for maintaining conformity.
Publish and maintain
A successful organisation receives a numbered certificate and public verification record. Material changes must be reported, with full reassessment at least every three years.
TRUE STANDARD™ is a voluntary private certification and does not replace any licence, statutory filing, regulatory approval or legal duty. Certification applies only to the holder and scope named in its public record.