Environmental Sustainability in Construction: Italian Guide UNI/PdR 13 Opens for Public Review

A new update to UNI/PdR 13, the guideline for environmental sustainability in construction, is now open for public consultation until March 28, 2025.

New CEN-CENELEC Workshop Aims to Improve Repairability in the Automotive Industry

CEN and CENELEC have launched a new workshop to explore how EN 45554 can be applied in the automotive sector, focusing on the repairability of electronic components.

UNE Leads Spanish Translation of IWA 48 Framework for Implementing ESG Principles

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has led the translation of IWA 48, the global ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standard into Spanish, making it freely accessible for application across all Spanish-speaking countries.

Sweden Makes Natural Value Inventory Standards Freely Available

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) has purchased free access to standards developed by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) for natural value inventories, aiming to improve quality and enhance biodiversity protection.

CQC Supports Fujian's Textile Carbon Footprint Certification Pilot

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) was invited to participate in a seminar and conduct field inspections in Jinjiang, a city in Fujian Province, to support the region’s carbon footprint certification pilot for the textile industry.

European Report Sets Framework for Sustainable AI Implementation

CEN and CENELEC have published CEN/CLC/TR 18145:2025, a technical report outlining best practices for environmentally sustainable artificial intelligence (AI).

Italy Adopts ISO 14072 and ISO 14075 Life Cycle Assessment Standards

Italy has officially adopted the life cycle assessment (LCA) standards UNI ISO 14072:2025 and UNI ISO 14075:2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.

Addressing the Threat of 'Forever Chemicals' Through Standards and Regulations

PFAS, or "forever chemicals" pose a significant environmental and health risk due to their persistence in water, air, and soil.

How Sweden Leverages Standards to Advance Sustainable Construction

Sweden is strengthening its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector by half within five years, with standardization playing a key role.

CQC Issues First Certifications for Solid Waste Treatment and Water Efficiency Under Dual Carbon Policy

In line with China’s dual carbon policy, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first certifications for Solid Waste Treatment Management and Water Efficiency Management.

Dutch Involvement in European Sustainability Standards: Strong Foundation, But More Industry Support Essential

In a recent interview, Emiel Janssen, consultant at NEN, discussed the Netherlands’ role in shaping European sustainability standards.

Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards

The European standards committee CEN/TC 350/SC 1 has established five new working groups to develop standards for circular design, material efficiency, and reuse in the construction sector.