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.