A new voluntary group standard for zero carbon restaurants has been officially released in China, providing technical requirements for their construction and operation.
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.
PT Adi Askara Bumi, the internal certification body of the Pertamina Group, Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, has been accredited as a Man. Sys. Certification Body by the National Accreditation Committee (KAN).
A study led by Peru under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) framework has assessed 13 good practices related to circular economy policies and their use of quality infrastructure services.
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.
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.
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is hosting a free seminar to help entrepreneurs place products on the market with fewer risks and fewer barriers.
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.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) decided to address the current misconceptions regarding its certification system, particularly in relation to illegal timber trade and supply chain transparency.
SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.
On February 3, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 59040:2025, titled Circular Economy — Product Circularity Data Sheet.
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 3 of its Mandatory Document 4 (MD 4), expanding the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in conformity assessments to now include validation and verification processes.
The IFRS Foundation has released a guide to help companies report climate-related information in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
A new framework, ISO/IEC 27035-4:2024, has been released to help organizations coordinate their response to cybersecurity incidents affecting multiple partners.
GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a new Social Responsibility standard for flowers and ornamentals, focusing on improving social and labor conditions in high-risk countries.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a draft update for ISO 14001, the global standard for environmental management systems.
The latest IAF Outlook newsletter introduces the Global Accreditation Experience Index (GAEI), a new tool measuring accreditation capability worldwide.