Environmental sustainability
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International Standards on environmental sustainability offer a clear and practical way to achieve operational excellence, comply with legal requirements, and meet stakeholder expectations. By embracing these ISO standards, organizations can position themselves as leaders, save money and resources, and gain trust and recognition.
Insights
Climate change: What it is, how it works and why it’s important
News today is rife with reminders of how climate change is affecting people around the world, from wildfires and floods to the loss of
Climate finance: The key to a sustainable future
Reversing the climate crisis requires massive global investments. The more we wait, the higher the costs,
Sustainable development for a changing planet
Cities worldwide are in the race to adapt to a changing climate. Everywhere, soaring temperatures
Top standards
ISO 14001
Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
ISO/UNDP PAS 53002
Guidelines for contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
ISO 14064-1
Greenhouse gases
Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
ISO 14065
General principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information
ISO 14091
Adaptation to climate change — Guidelines on vulnerability, impacts and risk assessment
ISO 59020
Circular economy — Measuring and assessing circularity performance