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CQC Issues First Certifications for Solid Waste Treatment and Water Efficiency Under Dual Carbon Policy
CQC Issues First Certifications for Solid Waste Treatment and Water Efficiency Under Dual Carbon Policy
In line with China’s dual carbon policy, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first certifications for Solid Waste Treatment Management and Water Efficiency Management.
Dutch Involvement in European Sustainability Standards: Strong Foundation, But More Industry Support Essential
Dutch Involvement in European Sustainability Standards: Strong Foundation, But More Industry Support Essential
In a recent interview, Emiel Janssen, consultant at NEN, discussed the Netherlands’ role in shaping European sustainability standards.
Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards
Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards
The European standards committee CEN/TC 350/SC 1 has established five new working groups to develop standards for circular design, material efficiency, and reuse in the construction sector.
CEN and CENELEC Seek Experts for Industrial Symbiosis Working Groups
CEN and CENELEC Seek Experts for Industrial Symbiosis Working Groups
CEN and CENELEC, in partnership with DIN, are inviting experts to join Working Groups (WGs) for the development of the Industrial Symbiosis (IS) Standardization Roadmap under the Horizon Europe RISERS project.
CEN and CENELEC Release Brochure on Trusted Standards to Prevent Greenwashing in Environmental Claims
CEN and CENELEC Release Brochure on Trusted Standards to Prevent Greenwashing in Environmental Claims
Consumers often struggle to interpret sustainability labels, making it difficult to differentiate genuine environmental efforts from marketing claims.
Dutch Energy Sector Pushes for Circular Infrastructure as NEN Supports Transition
Dutch Energy Sector Pushes for Circular Infrastructure as NEN Supports Transition
The Dutch energy sector is taking significant steps toward a circular economy to reduce the use of raw materials like aluminum, copper, and steel.
Inmetro Offers Exclusive License for Nanocarbon Technology to Drive Decarbonization
Inmetro Offers Exclusive License for Nanocarbon Technology to Drive Decarbonization
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) have announced an exclusive licensing opportunity for a new technology that converts lignin, a common waste product in paper and biofuel production, into nanocarbon.
Upcoming Guidance to Pave the Way for Emission-Free Construction Sites in Denmark
Upcoming Guidance to Pave the Way for Emission-Free Construction Sites in Denmark
A new guidance, DS/INF, is being developed to promote emission-free construction sites in Denmark, creating a shared understanding and framework for the industry.
Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap Positions Canada for Clean Energy Growth
Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap Positions Canada for Clean Energy Growth
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has published the Canadian Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap to support the deployment of hydrogen technologies.
BSI Updates PAS 402 to Improve Waste Management and Boost Circular Economy
BSI Updates PAS 402 to Improve Waste Management and Boost Circular Economy
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised its waste resource management specification, PAS 402:2025, to help businesses enhance recycling quality, reduce compliance costs, and simplify data reporting.
Public Consultation Opens for European Standard on Factory Sustainability
Public Consultation Opens for European Standard on Factory Sustainability
A draft European standard for assessing factory sustainability is now open for public consultation until March 10.
Canada’s Communities Integrating Natural Assets into Financial Reporting with New Guide
Canada’s Communities Integrating Natural Assets into Financial Reporting with New Guide
A new guide titled Getting Nature into Financial Reporting has been released to help Canadian local governments include natural assets - such as wetlands, rivers, forests, and coastal dunes - in their financial reports.

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Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has launched an upgraded version of its online Directory, introducing Directory Pro and a new API service to
ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results
ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results
The 2024 edition of the ISO Survey marks a major shift in how global certification data is collected -
Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October
Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October
The deadline for transitioning to the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version of the international information security management standard is approaching fast.
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
The draft version of ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025, a key international standard for specifying and qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials, is now open for public consultation.
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
The release of Edition 10 of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code has been postponed due to
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched public consultations on proposed revisions to its
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