This document presents draft revisions to the Progress Level requirements of Principle 3 resulting from the test phase of the ResponsibleSteel International Standard Version 2.0.

This document presents four highlighted topics (issues) that ResponsibleSteel wishes to discuss and consult with stakeholders for its Chain of Custody Standard.

This document is the first draft in the development of the ResponsibleSteel Chain of Custody Standard. The document defines a ‘segregated’ chain of custody system.

This document is for approved certification bodies that want to offer certification services on the Progress Level requirements for responsible sourcing and decarbonisation.

This document has been written for use by sites and certification bodies and provides guidance on defining the scope for certification and audit processes within the ResponsibleSteel programme, ensuring alignment with standards and best practices.

This application form is to be completed by certification bodies seeking approval as a ResponsibleSteel certification body.

This document provides a comprehensive summary of all ResponsibleSteel requirements, outlining how these requirements are divided between Core Site Certification and Progress Levels for Steel Certification.

'Guidance on auditor soft skills and behaviour' is integral to the ResponsibleSteel assurance system and is mandatory for certification bodies and auditors. It advises on conducting stakeholder interviews, interaction protocols, and fostering the appropriate mindset for stakeholder engagement, complementing other assurance documents.

These templates are designed for use by certification bodies to request relevant information from steel sites in preparation for stage 1 and stage 2 audits.

This guide has been written to support certification bodies in engaging stakeholders in ResponsibleSteel audits. It offers strategies aligned with ResponsibleSteel principles for effective stakeholder engagement.

The ResponsibleSteel Approval Fee and Payment Process details the fees associated with certification bodies and auditors seeking approval for ResponsibleSteel certification activities.

ResponsibleSteel Exception Procedure Version 1.0 defines the conditions and procedures to be followed for managing exceptions to the ResponsibleSteel Assurance Manual and Claims. The procedure is written to comply with the ISEAL Codes of Good Practice for Standard Setting (V6.0) and Assurance (V2.0) and was endorsed by the ResponsibleSteel Standards, Assurance and Claims Committee (SACC).