Netherlands Takes the Reins on Global Carbon Capture, Transport, and Storage Standards

The Netherlands is driving international standardization of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), with the Dutch Standardization Institute NEN coordinating efforts through the CEN/TC 474 committee.

EU Targets October Deadline for Revised Sustainability Reporting Standards

The European Commission has asked for a full rewrite of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by October 31, in anticipation of reforms aimed at easing reporting burdens on businesses.

Free Danish Standards Webinar Explains EU Rules Backing Greener Construction

A free webinar hosted by Danish Standards explains how new EU laws and standards support greener building practices.

Environmental Sustainability in Construction: Italian Guide UNI/PdR 13 Opens for Public Review

A new update to UNI/PdR 13, the guideline for environmental sustainability in construction, is now open for public consultation until March 28, 2025.

New CEN-CENELEC Workshop Aims to Improve Repairability in the Automotive Industry

CEN and CENELEC have launched a new workshop to explore how EN 45554 can be applied in the automotive sector, focusing on the repairability of electronic components.

UNE Leads Spanish Translation of IWA 48 Framework for Implementing ESG Principles

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has led the translation of IWA 48, the global ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standard into Spanish, making it freely accessible for application across all Spanish-speaking countries.

Sweden Makes Natural Value Inventory Standards Freely Available

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) has purchased free access to standards developed by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) for natural value inventories, aiming to improve quality and enhance biodiversity protection.

CQC Supports Fujian's Textile Carbon Footprint Certification Pilot

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) was invited to participate in a seminar and conduct field inspections in Jinjiang, a city in Fujian Province, to support the region’s carbon footprint certification pilot for the textile industry.

European Report Sets Framework for Sustainable AI Implementation

CEN and CENELEC have published CEN/CLC/TR 18145:2025, a technical report outlining best practices for environmentally sustainable artificial intelligence (AI).

Italy Adopts ISO 14072 and ISO 14075 Life Cycle Assessment Standards

Italy has officially adopted the life cycle assessment (LCA) standards UNI ISO 14072:2025 and UNI ISO 14075:2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.

Addressing the Threat of 'Forever Chemicals' Through Standards and Regulations

PFAS, or "forever chemicals" pose a significant environmental and health risk due to their persistence in water, air, and soil.

How Sweden Leverages Standards to Advance Sustainable Construction

Sweden is strengthening its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector by half within five years, with standardization playing a key role.

IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.

IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,

ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development

A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.

IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.

UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment

UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.

PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements

PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.

ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.

ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.

Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification

The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.

Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7

The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.

PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide

The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on

GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification

General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.