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.

The ResponsibleSteel Auditor Application Form Version 2.2 is required to be filled out by auditors who are seeking approval to conduct ResponsibleSteel audits and wish to participate in ResponsibleSteel auditor training.

'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).

The Oversight Mechanism is vital for upholding the credibility, independence, and excellence of ResponsibleSteel assurance processes. This document outlines the Oversight Mechanism established by ResponsibleSteel. It encompasses various processes such as the assessment of certification bodies and individual auditors, maintaining approvals, and implementing relevant sanctions, including suspensions and withdrawals of approvals.

The ResponsibleSteel Public Summary Template Version 2.0 is a required format for the public summary report. It is designated for use by the ResponsibleSteel Secretariat and certification bodies following a successful audit.