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Year Round Technology Earns Silver Recognition Under RBA Program
The Taiwanese precision metal manufacturer Year Round Technology Corporation has been recognized with Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program.
Croatia’s ESG Rating Awards 2025 Recognize Sustainability Leaders in Six Categories
The Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) has presented its 2025 ESG Awards,
Lumar Awarded for Sustainable Operations Among SMEs in Slovenia
Lumar, a Slovenian manufacturer of prefabricated houses, received a special recognition for sustainable operations in the ESG Champion Slovenia 2025 selection.
Jusheng International ready for Sedex SMETA 4-Pillar factory Audit
Jusheng International Industrial Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in hand tools, has completed Sedex SMETA audit guidance with support from Leadership Consulting.
UNI Releases UNI 11919 Part 2 Dedicated to Sustainability Reporting
The Italian national standards body UNI has released UNI 11919-2:2025, a new standard that defines processes for sustainability reporting and accountability.
South Bohemian Region Opens Social Responsibility Award Applications for 2025
The South Bohemian Region in the Czech Republic has launched the fifth edition of its Governor’s Award for Social Responsibility (CSR) 2025.
Mansa Police Station in Gujarat Awarded National Service Quality Management System Certificate
The Mansa Police Station in Gandhinagar district, part of the state capital region of Gujarat,
European Commission Adopts VSME Standard to Ease Sustainability Reporting for Small Companies
The European Commission, as part of its broader SME Relief Package, has adopted the VSME sustainability reporting standard for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Serbian Chamber of Commerce Launches National ESG Platform Powered by AI
The Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PKS) has launched ESGstandard,the country’s first national digital platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) self‑assessment and improvement.
Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector
Slovenia’s Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport has launched a new call for applications to support hospitality and tourism businesses with the costs of obtaining or renewing internationally recognized environmental and sustainability labels.
SIS Launches New Tool to Help Companies Report Sustainability Work
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has launched an updated version of its self-declaration tool, SIS/TS 2:2025, designed to help organizations report their sustainability efforts in a clear, credible, and comparable way.
Sino Group Recognized for Applying ISO 20400 in Procurement
Sino Group, one of Hong Kong’s leading property developers, has been recognized for aligning its procurement practices with the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement – Guidance, following an independent assessment conducted by SGS.Global News
AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.
IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage
A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.
ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.
ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies
ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.
ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.
ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience
ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.
2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced
The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.
Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas
BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.
GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.
