ISO standards play a pivotal role in accelerating climate action through sustainable practices. These standards empower organizations to decarbonize their business model, improve the greenhouse gas footprint of products and services, and navigate the transition to a green economy. They guide societies and economic actors in mitigating climate impacts and adapting to changing environmental conditions.

Insights

Carbon footprint: Measuring and reducing our environmental impact

Companies are increasingly becoming aware of their carbon footprint and its intrinsic link to energy use. But exactly what is a carbon footprint, and how can renewable energy reshape the business landscape?

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 biodiversity and even human lives. But what exactly is climate change?

Embracing net zero: a crucial step towards a sustainable future
Achieving net-zero carbon emissions is not just an environmental imperative; it also presents significant opportunities for organizations of all sizes.

Sample standards

Environmental information — Competence requirements for teams validating and verifying environmental information

Lifecycle risk management for integrated CCS projects

Carbon dioxide capture, transportation, and geological storage — Cross Cutting Issues — CO2 stream composition

Greenhouse gases
Part 2: Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal enhancements

Greenhouse gases
Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements

Greenhouse gases
Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals