Because the SGA Standard is designed from the ground up to help game businesses meet their obligations under mandatory disclosure legislation, the absolute minimum is simply using the standard to comply with your disclosures. For some, this may be the extent of use, but for those more keen to get involved there are multiple ways to be a part of the development of the standard. 

In each new work cycle of Standard development, a call for input goes out to members which is a great opportunity to get involved. This starts by finding out which businesses and individuals have data, experience, or an active interest in the particular component of the standard being worked on next. Members with internal ESG expertise are invited to work with the Standard Lead, provide insight and requirements, and participate in identifying the best approaches to combine existing data processes with calculations for emissions to produce actionable insight. During this process, more informal discussions are also had with members to ensure methods match expectations or can be adopted in future. Finally, when the results of the work cycle are complete and ready for integration into the standard,  members are offered an opportunity for final feedback on new features before the new component being adopted into the Standard, appearing on the website for anyone to use and adopt.

There are multiple levels of participation possible, and they can and will change as development progresses. From hands-on active participation in the standard drafting and development process, to providing confidential access to your business’ data to inform the standard, to simply having a say in the authorisation of new features and methods – membership input is essential to the Standard, whatever the level of involvement.