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Korea Extends Pilot Accreditation Scheme For ESG Management Systems
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has extended its pilot accreditation scheme for environmental, social and governance (ESG) management systems, continuing the pilot program until October 31, 2026.
European Accreditation Forms Task Force To Support Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Verification
European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has established the EA Task Force Group on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (TFG EU CBAM) to support consistent accreditation of verifiers under the new carbon pricing system for certain imports into the European Union (EU).
ADNOC West Aquifer Storage Site Certified At Endorsement Stage
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned energy producer, has received a CO₂ Storage Certificate at the Endorsement stage for its West Aquifer carbon dioxide storage sitefollowing assessment by DNV against ISO 27914:2017 for geological carbon dioxide storage.
ENAC Grants First Accreditations for EU ETS 2 Emissions Trading Regime
The Spanish National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) has granted the first accreditations for verifiers under the upcoming EU ETS 2 emissions trading regime, which will apply to buildings, road transport, and other sectors.
BIS Invites Indian Experts to Shape ISO Environmental Standards Review
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched the systematic review of 12 environmental standards, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting Indian experts to help shape the country’s position in this international process.
Europe Develops Standard on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is developing a new standard on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to align how producer responsibility systems are applied across EU countries and reduce barriers for companies operating in multiple markets.
Pivovarna Laško Union Wins Two Sustainability Recognitions
Pivovarna Laško Union has been named ESG Champion of Slovenia 2025 and has also received a five star Green Star certificate, two national recognitions linked to its sustainability performance.
EU Creates First Voluntary Framework For Certifying Permanent Carbon Removals
The European Union (EU) has adopted its first voluntary framework for permanent carbon removals, setting EU-wide rules for how carbon dioxide removals are measured, verified, and certified.
ABNT Launches Environmental Labeling Initiative and Opens Free Certification for Small Businesses
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards, ABNT, has presented a new environmental labeling initiative and opened a selection process offering free certification for micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision
Norway is preparing to revise NS 9410, its national standard for monitoring seabed impacts from marine aquaculture, and is inviting experts to take part in the work.
China Unveils Climate Disclosure Framework for Companies
China has introduced a new national framework to guide how companies disclose climate-related information, marking a clear step toward broader and eventually mandatory climate reporting.
