The IFRS Sustainability Standards, developed by the IFRS Foundation, are quickly becoming the global benchmark for climate related risks reporting with 36 jurisdictions already adopting them.
Companies are facing five main challenges in the first year of reporting under the CSRD directive, the EU’s framework that requires companies to disclose environmental, social, and governance issues.
Energy management based on ISO 50001 is not just about cutting energy use—it’s about building a system that supports control, traceability, and operational efficiency.
Just like in architecture, where adaptive reuse means strengthening existing structures rather than building from scratch, the new amendments to ISO 14001:2015 aim to reinforce what’s already solid.
Access to stable electricity is still a major issue in many parts of the world, and isolated renewable energy systems offer a cleaner, more reliable solution.
Companies across the EU are increasingly turning to sustainability certifications to navigate unclear and shifting regulations, according to financial journalist and Certified Auditor for Gender Equality Anna Zavaritt in a recent article for Il Sole 24 ORE.
On February 26, 2025, the European Commission unveiled its sustainability policy for the next five years, introducing the Clean Industrial Deal and the Sustainability Omnibus.
Jacob Mehus, CEO of Standard Norway, shares his perspective on how digital product passports (DPPs) could become a crucial tool in the EU’s push for a greener economy.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) and product carbon footprint (PCF) are two methodologies used to evaluate the environmental impact of products, each with distinct focuses.
The first post in the Circular Economy Uncovered series by Quality Austria explores whether the circular economy is a fleeting concept or a transformative megatrend.