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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.
AKH Wien Becomes First Hospital In Austria Certified For Diversity Management
The Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) has become the first hospital in Austria to receive certification for its diversity management system,
IRAM Launches Sustainability Registry ROCS To Recognize ESG Efforts
The Argentine Institute for Standardization and Certification (IRAM) has introduced ROCS, a new voluntary registry designed to recognize organizations that can demonstrate their sustainability efforts with verified evidence.
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.
France Qualité Launches Project Group to Develop White Paper on Integrated CSR
France Qualité, a French association that promotes quality management and organizational performance,
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.
Slovenian Employers Awarded Socially Responsible Employer Certificates
Twenty-eight Slovenian companies and organizations received the Socially Responsible Employer certificate at a formal ceremony held on December 1, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS).
Indian NABCB Starts Accreditation for FSSC 24000
The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), operating under the Quality Council of India (QCI), has begun offering accreditation for FSSC 24000, opening the door for certification bodies to seek recognition for this scheme.
EN 16309 Revision Gives Broader Scope To Social Performance Of Buildings
The European standard for assessing the social performance of buildings, EN 16309:2014+A1:2014, is being revised to take a broader and more integrated approach.
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.
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.
Year Round Technology Earns Silver Recognition Under RBA Program
The Taiwanese precision metal manufacturer Year Round Technology Corporation has been recognized with Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program.Global News
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing,
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,
GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard
The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.
ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.
ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper
A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.
CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum
Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024
The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements.
ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input
A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.
ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.
