Qatar Adopts ISO 37120 to Build a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Doha Metropolis

Qatar has adopted the ISO 37120 city-data standard as the framework for developing the Doha Metropolis into a smart, sustainable and resilient urban region.

WEIL Hotel Becomes First to Earn Malaysia’s Hospitality ESG Certification

WEIL Hotel has become the first property to earn the ESG Certification for Malaysian Hotels and Resorts program.

NEN Sets Initial Scope For New Guideline On Sustainable Medical Devices

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has set the initial scope for developing a new Dutch Practice Guideline (NPR) on sustainability in medical devices.

Brazil Certifies First City in the World for Urban ESG Indicators

São José dos Campos, located in the state of São Paulo, has become the first city in the world to earn an urban ESG certification, awarded by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) at its Platinum tier.

Germany Releases First Safety Standard for Plug-In Solar Devices

The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) will publish the world’s first product standard for plug-in solar devices in December 2025, giving

Danish Version of European Standard EN 45560 Brings Circularity Into Product Design

Denmark has published DS/EN 45560, its national version of the European circular product design standard, giving companies a practical way to integrate circularity into product development from the start. 

India Seeks Comments on Draft ISO Standards for Safe and Consistent Sludge Management

The Bureau of Indian Standards, through its Environment and Ecology Department, has invited experts to review two Draft International Standards under ISO/TC 275,

India Seeks Feedback on Draft Guideline for Environmental Monitoring Services

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a draft guideline that sets national criteria for comparing and improving the performance of organizations that monitor air, water, soil, and waste quality.

DANAK Updates AMC 17 as New Danish Rules Tie Accreditation to Climate Reviews

Denmark’s accreditation body DANAK has issued a revised version of AMC 17,

Gorenje Receives Top EcoVadis Award for Sustainability Practices

Gorenje, part of Hisense Europe, has received the highest recognition from EcoVadis for 2025, earning its platinum award for sustainable business practices.

ASviS 2025 Report Highlights Role of Accreditation in Advancing 2030 Agenda Goals

A recently released ASviS 2025 Report by the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS) shows how accreditation and quality infrastructure can help turn the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda,

SEK Launches Interactive Maps to Clarify Electrical Standards in Sweden

Swedish Electrotechnical Standard (SEK) has launched interactive standard maps to make it easier to understand and apply energy-related standards.