Guidelines for contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Transforming commitment into action
At ISO, we understand that combating climate change requires not just commitment but concrete action. Our standards provide a roadmap for organizations, communities, and industry leaders to translate their climate commitments into effective, measurable actions. By aligning with ISO standards, you ensure that your climate strategies are interoperable across sectors and widely recognized, grounded in best practices and built on international consensus.
Empowering global collaboration
ISO is committed to:
- Engaging all stakeholders: Actively involving industries, policymakers, civil society organizations and communities - particularly those most affected by climate change - in the development of standards that address and adapt to climate challenges.
- Facilitating cross-sector partnerships: Offering a unique platform to foster partnerships across various sectors for impactful climate action.
Why partner with ISO?
A neutral and inclusive platform: Bringing together national standards bodies from 172 countries, ISO offers a neutral, transparent, and inclusive platform for building meaningful multi-sector partnerships. This collaborative environment fosters diverse perspectives and enhances the collective impact of climate initiatives.
Collaborative standards development: ISO has a long-standing commitment to collaboration in the development and drafting of standards. This inclusive approach transcends national borders, delivering economic, environmental, and social benefits. By incorporating diverse viewpoints, ISO ensures that standards are robust and effective in addressing global needs.
Expertise across sectors: ISO unites experts from various sectors – including business, industry, government, NGOs, consumer groups, academia, and research – enabling knowledge sharing and the development of consensus-based, market relevant International Standards. ISO standards provide effective solutions to global challenges, ensuring they are grounded in real-world expertise.
Engagement with policymakers: ISO collaborates closely with governments around the world. Many of our national members maintain strong working relationships with their governments and ministries, including Ministries of Environment. Through these partnerships, ISO supports the implementation of public policy, ensuring that International Standards align with and reinforce national priorities.
Collaboration highlights
Explore the resources that embody our commitment to climate action and showcase how we work with partners to equip organisations globally with the tools to drive impactful change.
These Guidelines, also known as IWA 42, are a tool for policy makers and all who work towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions for their business, group or country.
International Workshop Agreement
Framework for implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles
ISO’s role in climate action
We are dedicated to creating standards that address critical aspects of climate change, including emission reductions, energy efficiency, and sustainable resource use. Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to inclusivity, ISO is at the forefront of developing standards that not only support but accelerate climate action worldwide. Read more about ISO's climate commitment.
Let’s collaborate for climate
ISO is a trusted partner in transforming climate commitments into impactful actions. By working together, we can accelerate global efforts to mitigate climate change and build a sustainable future for all. Get in touch with us today to explore how ISO standards can enhance your climate action strategies.
With a strong presence at the conference, ISO will showcase how International Standards are key to transform ambitious climate commitments into concrete, measurable actions.
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Guidelines for contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
A tool to help policy and decision makers at the state, regional, city and organizational level achieve their net zero greenhouse gas emission goals
In 2021, ISO members committed to put urgent climate action at the heart of standards development.
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