Thailand Preparing Mandatory Standards for Solar Panels and EV Chargers

Thailand is preparing to make solar panels and EV chargers subject to mandatory standards starting in 2026 to improve user safety.

Domaine Bousquet Verifies Carbon Footprint With IRAM Under ISO 14064

Domaine Bousquet, a winery known for sustainable practices, has verified its organizational carbon footprint with IRAM under ISO 14064-1.

Korea Updates Excellent Recycling (GR) Product Certification Standards

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has finalized revisions and new additions to the quality certification criteria for Excellent Recycling (GR) products.

India Seeks Academic Experts to Shape Global Environment and Ecology Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting academic experts to join international technical committees on environment and ecology, through its Environment and Ecology Department.

CQC Becomes First Chinese Body Approved for Paris Agreement Carbon Credit Mechanism

The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has become the first Chinese organization authorized to validate and verify international carbon reduction projects under the UNFCCC,

European Commission Adopts VSME Standard to Ease Sustainability Reporting for Small Companies

The European Commission, as part of its broader SME Relief Package, has adopted the VSME sustainability reporting standard for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

EFRAG Launches Consultation on Revised ESRS for Simpler Sustainability Reporting

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has launched a 60-day public consultation on revised drafts of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Dutch Experts Wanted for European Standard on Climate Services

The Netherlands is helping develop Europe’s first standard on climate services, aimed at ensuring clear and dependable climate information across the continent.

Serbian Chamber of Commerce Launches National ESG Platform Powered by AI

The Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PKS) has launched ESGstandard,the country’s first national digital platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) self‑assessment and improvement.

Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector

Slovenia’s Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport has launched a new call for applications to support hospitality and tourism businesses with the costs of obtaining or renewing internationally recognized environmental and sustainability labels.

EU’s ESPR Sets Stage for Digital Product Passports, Repairability Rules and Phased Rollout

The European Union’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) took effect on July 18, 2024, setting the groundwork for far-reaching sustainability rules across nearly all products on the EU market.

ASUS, Acer and Fwusow First in Taiwan Verified for IECQ Carbon Footprint Scheme

ASUS, Acer and Fwusow Industry have become the first companies in Taiwan to achieve IECQ Carbon Footprint of Product (ISO 14067) verification, marking a major step toward transparent and verifiable carbon emissions reporting.