How Slovenian Suppliers Prove Sustainability Practices to Large Buyers

Slovenian companies supplying automotive, electrical engineering, chemical, food and retail groups are increasingly being asked by large customers to provide sustainability data.

European Commission Simplifies Sustainability Reporting to Cut Costs and Administrative Burdens

The European Commission (EC) has adopted revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) together with a voluntary sustainability reporting standard for smaller companies, aiming

RBA, SA8000 and SMETA Linked to Higher Scores in Taiwan Labor Agency Evaluations

Agencies that recruit migrant workers for employment in Taiwan can earn additional points in Ministry of Labor evaluations through certifications and social responsibility schemes such as RBA, SA8000 and SMETA.

Kuehne+Nagel Earns ESG Recognition Backed by Four Certifications

Global logistics and supply chain company Kuehne+Nagel has received Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Recognition from DNV,

LeeZen International Achieves SEDEX and D&B ESG Certifications

LeeZen International Co., Ltd. has obtained both SEDEX Supplier Plus recognition and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) ESG Registered certification,

Slovenia Launches ESG Voucher for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting

The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS) has launched a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Voucher to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises prepare voluntary sustainability reports.

Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 37401 Diversity Management Standard

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) is inviting stakeholders to comment on ISO/DIS 37401, the draft version of a proposed IISO standard for diversity management.

Inmetro Gains International Recognition for FSSC 24000 Accreditation

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has received international recognition to accredit certification bodies under the FSSC 24000 social responsibility certification scheme.

AFNOR Event Brings Together Financial Organizations Holding ‘Committed to CSR’ Label

The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) brought together financial organizations holding its ‘Committed to CSR’ label during a national meeting in Paris focused on sustainability reporting,

Taiwan Techg Earns RBA Silver Status for Supply Chain Responsibility Standards

Taiwan Techg, part of Mitsui Mining & Smelting, has received Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP).

Lidl Italia Earns UNI/PdR 125 Gender Equality Certification

Lidl Italia has obtained UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality, recognizing the company’s management system and policies aimed at supporting fair treatment, inclusion, and equal opportunities across the organization. 

Baoyan Chan Monastery Earns DnB ESG Registered Status

Baoyan Chan Monastery Shan Jue Meditation Center has achieved ESG Registered status from Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), marking its alignment with environmental, social, and governance principles through a structured ESG framework.

ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work

ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.

Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide

Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).

GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans

Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.

ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI

Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data. 

ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.

AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions

The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.

ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.

Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.

SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.

CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa

Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.

ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data

ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.