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

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). 

Building a sustainable path to ESG reporting

The drive towards a more sustainable future has propelled ESG considerations – or environment, social and governance in its full form – to the forefront of Board meetings in companies worldwide.

Climate finance: The key to a sustainable future

Reversing the climate crisis requires massive global investments. The more we wait, the higher the costs, both in terms of mitigating global temperature rise and coping with its impacts.

Top standards

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ISO 14064-1:2018
Greenhouse gases
Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
Published
Standard
ISO 59020:2024
Circular economy
Measuring and assessing circularity performance
Published
Standard
ISO 7704:2023
Water quality
Requirements for the performance testing of membrane filters used for direct enumeration of microorganisms by culture methods
Published
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ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management systems
Requirements with guidance for use
Published
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ISO 14091:2021
Adaptation to climate change
Guidelines on vulnerability, impacts and risk assessment
Published
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ISO 14065:2020
General principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information
Published
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