Driving effective and accountable climate action through International Standards

 

11-22 November 2024

Join ISO at COP29

As the world comes together for COP29, the urgency of the climate crisis has never been greater. With a strong presence at the conference, ISO will showcase how International Standards are key to transform ambitious climate commitments into concrete, measurable actions. 

Want to be part of the solution? Visit the Standards Pavilion and discover how ISO standards can help accelerate your climate goals. Together, let’s turn ambition into action and drive meaningful progress!

Visit the Standards Pavilion

Check out our inspiring programme and discover how International Standards are driving climate solutions that can help fast-track your climate goals. 

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Catalysing climate solutions through standards

Trusted, globally recognized standards offer a consistent and harmonized approach to climate action that works across countries and industries. By adopting International Standards, governments and organizations worldwide can: 

  • Ensure recognition, credibility, and accountability through transparent, verifiable sustainability practices
  • Support climate policy with reliable frameworks for mitigation, adaptation and financing    
  • Foster cohesion between planning, action and reporting on climate initiatives

With its extensive portfolio of standards, ISO provides practical tools to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, turning global climate commitments into tangible, sustainable progress.

Learn more about ISO standards and environmental sustainability.

The Standards Pavilion

Central to ISO’s presence at COP29 is the Standards Pavilion, located in the Blue Zone – a vibrant hub where the standards community can connect with key stakeholders. Throughout the week, ISO and its pavilion partners will host a series of interactive sessions, bringing together experts, policymakers and negotiators to discuss how International Standards can drive climate action forward. 

Visit the Pavilion.

Top climate standards

  • ISO 14000 family
    For companies and organizations of any type that require practical tools to manage their environmental responsibilities.
  • ISO 32210:2022
    Sustainable finance — Guidance on the application of sustainability principles for organizations in the financial sector
  • Net Zero Guidelines
    A tool for policy makers and all who work towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions for their business, group or country.
  • ISO 50001 — Energy management
    ISO’s standard for helping organizations manage their energy performance.
  • ISO/TS 19870:2023
    Hydrogen technologies — Methodology for determining the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production, conditioning and transport of hydrogen to consumption gate

Spotlight on ISO’s participation 

ISO will take part in a range of activities, where we’ll engage with key stakeholders and share insights on how standards can drive impactful climate action. This is your chance to dive into the practical applications of standards in addressing urgent climate challenges – from financing solutions to effective policy implementation.

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Register for updates on climate-related tools and initiatives from ISO.

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Official UNFCCC side event

Action with impact: Critical enablers for fulfilling national commitments

Join our side event to explore how public-private co-creation, data, and standards can unlock accountable and effective climate action and finance. Hear from ISO and leading organizations, including the University of Exeter, CEBDS, CDP, and WBCSD, and contribute to this vital conversation on fulfilling national climate commitments.

ISO at the Standards Pavilion

Meet the ISO community 

Join ISO at the Standards Pavilion for a series of engaging sessions that showcase the vital role of International Standards in driving sustainability and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of climate standards!

Launch of the ISO ESG implementation principles

Join ISO, ABNT, BSI and SCC on 14 November! 

ISO's ESG Implementation Principles will be officially introduced during the session "Integrating ESG: Best practices and innovations" at the Standards Pavilion. This is a unique opportunity to explore effective strategies and innovative approaches for integrating ESG criteria into an organization's operations.

Be part of the standards movement at COP29 

Join ISO in driving positive change as we unite to combat climate change through International Standards. Here’s how you can get involved:

Help spread the word 

Use our resources to amplify the message around climate action and standards. Share them with your networks to raise awareness.

Join the conversation

Engage with thought leaders and experts at the Standards Pavilion. Be part of the broader discussion and share your insights on how standards can drive climate solutions. 

Share your stories 

Connect with ISO on social media! Share your views and let us know how standards have empowered your climate action efforts using the hashtag #climatestandards. 

Supporting climate policy 

International Standards are practical tools for aligning climate policies worldwide. By providing robust frameworks for critical action like mitigation, adaptation and financing, ISO standards make it easier for governments and organizations to cooperate, measure progress and verify compliance across sectors and regions. 

Standards supports national and international policy efforts by enabling consistent, comparable and verifiable climate action. This global alignment not only promotes accountability for climate initiatives, but fosters cooperation on an international scale. 

Connect with ISO  

Let’s drive meaningful change together. Reach out to your national ISO member for more information on how we can help shape effective climate policies. 

See list of ISO members.

Collaborating for greater impact 

Global action requires cohesion between planning, execution and reporting on climate initiatives. At ISO, we’re committed to demystifying the complexities of regulations, frameworks and standards, fostering clarity and alignment within the climate ecosystem. We invite sustainability standards setters, as well as reporting and disclosure bodies, to join forces in crafting climate solutions that are not only relevant and interoperable, but also make a lasting impact.

By working together, we can forge a deeper understanding of the standards ecosystem, empowering governments, organizations and policymakers to plan, implement and report on their climate initiatives with confidence.

Let’s work together 

Explore opportunities for collaboration with ISO! Together, we can develop standards that close the gaps in climate initiatives and create a lasting positive impact.

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Must-read resources on climate and standards

Publications

How are greenhouse gas emissions, especially CO2, reduced with the help of ISO standards? This brochure describes the standards in the ISO 1406x series and how these advance the transition to a zero-carbon economy.

Publications

How do ISO standards help organizations and communities become climate-resilient? This brochure introduces the ISO 1409x series designed to assess the impacts of climate change and put in place measures for effective adaptation.

Publications

Once a fringe investment, green and sustainable finance is fast gaining interest among investors worldwide. So what exactly are these types of investment, and why do we need them? Green finance is one of a number of terms used to describe activities related to the two-way interaction between the environment …

Media contacts 

For media inquiries regarding ISO's participation in COP29 and the role of International Standards in climate action, please contact our Communications team. We are happy to provide information, arrange interviews, and share resources. 

Vanessa Von der Mühll
Vanessa Von der Mühll
Head of Communications & Engagement
ISO

+41 79 842 97 34
Katie Clift
Katie Clift
Public Relations
ISO

+351 913 976 202