Codes and Standards or code of practices/protocols/guidelines describe the set of requirements an organization needs to follow in order to meet its own requirements, customers’ requirements or national/international requirements. In the context of management systems, these standards establish concepts, principles, guidelines and criteria for establishing, maintaining and improving the processes by which an organisation defines and achieves its goals in the areas of Business Risks, Sustainability and Business Excellence. These include areas like social responsibility, labour practices, community and stakeholder engagement, occupational health & safety, environmental protection, business ethics etc.