Standards Pavilion elevates the role of standards in advancing climate action at COP29
As COP29 draws to a close, Standards Pavilion partners the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), stress the need to leverage the power of standards in moving forward with COP outcomes.
Leveraging standards to deliver on climate adaptation in developing countries – ISO announced as a winner of the GEF’s Challenge Program at COP29
Baku, 15 November - As funding the climate challenge takes center stage at COP29 in Azerbaijan, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has announced the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as one of the latest winners of its Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation, with $20 million …
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International guidance launched to support organizations in navigating ESG challenges
New ISO ESG Implementation Principles launched today provide international guidance to streamline ESG practices, providing global organizations with actionable insights to enable clear communication of sustainability efforts worldwide.
The time is now: International Standards organizations join forces to highlight the critical role of standards in accelerating climate action
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) have come together for the first time at the dedicated Standards Pavilion at COP29 to ensure greater recognition of standards in the global climate action …
Setting the standard for responsible AI: 2025 International AI Standards Summit announced this World Standards Day
World-first international guidelines empower businesses and organizations to fast-track SDG success
ISO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have unveiled the world’s first international guidelines to help businesses and organizations expedite their contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
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Good news for good governance: Meet the winner of this year’s LDE Award
In the midst of challenges including technological disruption, societal transformation and environmental peril, good governance can help us navigate through to a brighter future. 
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IEC and ISO launch new joint technical committee on quantum technologies
Geneva, 11 January 2024 – The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) today announced the establishment of a joint technical committee on quantum technologies, ISO/IEC JTC 3, Quantum technologies. 
IFRS Foundation and ISO commit to future cooperation towards effective communication of information about sustainability-related risks and opportunities
By IFRS and ISO joint release
ISO standards can help companies implement sustainability and climate commitments, and support disclosures in line with IFRS S2.
ISO joins the Impact Management Platform as a new Partner
Collaborating towards a clearer and more coherent system of standards and guidance for impact management.
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