About

• Secretariat: BSI (United Kingdom)
  Committee Manager:

  Mr Mike Henigan
• Chairperson (until end 2028):

  Kevin Hyland
• ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:

  Ms Monja Korter
  ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:

  Ms Lucy Kirk
• Creation date: 2026

Scope

Standardization in the field of human dignity*, including:

• All types of standardization to help organizations understand and support the management of United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs);
• Identification, prevention, mitigation and remediation of crimes in the areas of: forced labour (including child labour); human trafficking; violence against women; and safeguarding;
• organizational practices in the area of diversity.<

NOTE: *Human Dignity can be summarised as the inherent worth and respect that every human being deserves, regardless of their background, circumstances, or abilities. Effective collaboration between this subcommittee and ISO/TC309, ISO/260, ISO/TC 207, ISO/TC 322, ISO/TC282 and other sector-specific committees is key to ensuring alignment.

This collaboration allows the documents developed by this committee to support the work of other committees while benefiting from their input and expertise.

The work of the subcommittee will be relevant to all types and sizes of organizations.