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SASB Standards — Gap Analysis

SASB Standards — Industry-specific Sustainability Disclosure
SASB 2023 Edition All Gaps only
Compliant
Partial
Non-compliant
Not assessed

About SASB Standards

SASB Standards identify financially material sustainability topics for 77 industries grouped into 11 sectors. Originally maintained by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, they were merged into the IFRS Foundation in 2022 and are now stewarded by the ISSB. IFRS S1 and S2 require companies to refer to SASB Standards to identify sustainability-related risks, opportunities and metrics in their industry. This makes SASB a foundational input for ISSB-aligned reporting and for investor communications.

Issuing Body

IFRS Foundation — ISSB (incorporated SASB Standards in 2022)

Edition

2023

Coverage

5 sustainability dimensions × 77 industries (SICS®) — financially material sustainability topics and metrics.

Typical Users

Listed companies and large enterprises preparing investor-grade sustainability disclosures, often in parallel with IFRS S1/S2.

How to use this tool

1. Work through each clause. For each requirement, choose Compliant, Partial, Non-compliant, or leave as Not assessed.

2. Add notes against any requirement to record evidence, gaps, or corrective actions.

3. Click Save progress — data is stored locally in your browser, never uploaded.

4. Export the report as TXT, CSV, JSON or print to PDF for your audit file.

Note: This tool is a guided self-assessment. It does not replace a third-party audit and the authoritative version of the standard must be obtained from the issuing body.

ISO Xpert — Get in touch

UK-based consultancy specialising in management-system gap analysis, training and certification preparation across ISO, API, Halal, GFSI, ESG, cybersecurity and industry-specific standards.

Phone / WhatsApp

+44 7853 109840

Office

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, UK

Common Questions

SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability gap analysis tool, data privacy, audit preparation, and ISO Xpert consulting.

What is the SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability gap analysis tool and how does it work?
The SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability gap analysis tool is a free browser-based checklist that compares your current management system against the clauses of SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability. You answer clause-by-clause questions and rate each requirement as Compliant, Partial or Non-compliant. The tool calculates a live compliance score, highlights gaps on a heat-map, captures evidence and corrective-action notes, and exports the full assessment as JSON, CSV, TXT or print-ready PDF for management review and Stage 1 / Stage 2 audit preparation.
Is the SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability gap analysis tool really free to use?
Yes — the SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability tool is 100% free with no sign-up, no email capture, no credit card, no watermarks, and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your browser; nothing is transmitted to ISO Xpert servers. You can clear or export your data at any time.
Where is my SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability assessment data stored?
All SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability assessment data is stored locally in your browser’s storage. Nothing is uploaded to our servers. This makes the tool GDPR-friendly and suitable for confidential audit data classified up to Restricted. Export anytime as JSON (re-importable), CSV (Excel-pivotable), TXT (executive summary) or PDF (audit-trail evidence).
Can I use this tool to prepare for SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability certification or surveillance audits?
Yes. The SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability gap analysis is designed to support preparation for certification by UKAS-, IAS- or ANAB-accredited bodies. Use the exported report as evidence of internal audit, feed it into management review, and prioritise high-severity non-conformities ahead of Stage 1 / Stage 2 visits. ISO Xpert consultants can assist with documented information, internal audits and full implementation if required.
How long does a SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability gap analysis typically take?
Most users complete an initial SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability gap analysis in 60 to 120 minutes for a single site, depending on system maturity and clause depth. The tool auto-saves continuously, so you can pause, switch devices via JSON export/import, and resume at any time. Re-assessments after corrective action usually take 20 to 40 minutes.
Does ISO Xpert offer SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability consulting or training?
Yes. ISO Xpert Ltd (London, UK) provides SASB Standards Industry-based Sustainability gap analysis consulting, internal audits, Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification preparation, lead auditor / internal auditor training, and full management-system implementation. Contact info@iso-xpert.com or WhatsApp +44 7853 109840.

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