The programme has been established to ensure that GS1 has a global robust approach to how we best can support our industry members. We are working closely with industry to understand what their needs are, and we are working in the programme to make sure MOs are ready to deliver on these needs in their local markets.

Tracking and reducing environmental impact are two widely different things that need separate approaches. But it should be noted that GS1 standards are fit to support both, simply put, this is because many challenges related to sustainability are data problems and GS1 standards help identify, interpret and communicate this data for effective sustainability improvement strategies.

The GS1 standards and data services are at the core of the programme, and while many of the use cases are ready for deployment today, the ones that need standards work are being addressed with a sense of urgency to make sure we develop what industry needs in a timely manner. The standards offer scalable approaches that can be deployed with the view of an industry wide solution, which drives down complexity and avoids duplication for industry.

Yes there are some, and the programme is working to increase the number of case studies. Please see the Use Case Library  

Businesses should get involved directly with the MO in their market, and start local discussions about sustainability work there. There is also the opportunity for companies to get involved in the Mission Specific Working Groups that are targeting sustainability topics.

The programme has created a long list of organisations that GS1 is working with and/or planning to work with. These include UN agencies, multilateral development banks, industry associations, solution providers and intergovernmental organisations.. Fundamentally there is good potential for close collaboration when the vision is aligned and the approach to sustainability topics is complementary to the organisation we are working with.