SBTi introduces tougher Carbon Reduction Standards for Financial Institutions with November 2024 deadline

In a bid to accelerate climate action, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has unveiled version 2.0 of its standard for financial institutions.

RBA Updates Code of Conduct and VAP Certification to Version 8.0

In the world of corporate responsibility, change is constant.

ISO Standards: A Green Thumbs-Up for KGI Securities and KGI Futures

Even audits are going green these days!

China hosts Inaugural Meeting for first ever ISO Committee on Cultural Heritage Protection

China has just hosted the inaugural meeting of the ISO technical committee dedicated to cultural heritage protection.

China Sharpens the Green Edge: Revised Environmental Certification Rules Unveiled

In the latest move to keep the environment a little greener,

China Approves New Domestic Counterparts for ISO Technical Committees

China has officially approved new domestic organizations to serve as counterparts for five key ISO technical committees.

China Charges Forward with National Standards for Electric Construction Machinery

China has just rolled out the first batch of seven national standards for electric construction machinery,

CAPS Australia’s ISO Certifications Prove Quality Isn’t Just Hot Air

"CAPS Australia", a leading provider of industrial air compressors and power generation equipment, has secured ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety.

Australia Tightens Asbestos Safety with New International Standard Adoption

Australia just got serious about asbestos safety, adopting the international standard ISO 22262 or AS 5370:2024.

United Nations Introduces First-Ever Standard on Product Conformity Data

The United Nations/CEFAT has rolled out its first-ever standard on product conformity data, marking a significant step forward in global trade.

New Imaging Standards: The Doctor Will See You Now, But Will Your Scan Be Up to Standard?

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking public input on a new set of standards for diagnostic imaging accreditation, known as the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS).

BNQ Unveils Updated Responsible Event Management Standard

If you thought managing events was as simple as picking out a nice venue and hoping for the best, think again. The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) released the second edition of its BNQ 9700-253 standard, originally introduced in 2010, which focuses on responsible event management.