Annual reports
Annual report 2008
ISO standards. Integrated confidence.
During 2008, the ability of ISO standards to ensure and instil confidence became even more important as the repercussions of the global financial crisis made themselves felt across business sectors and economies worldwide. This ISO Annual Report shows how in both times of stability and times of risk, ISO and its work provide practical tools for providing confidence, reducing uncertainty and managing risk in a globalized world.
Previous annual reports
Annual report 2007 — The ISO System. The trusted partner
ISO has become the global community's trusted partner for the development of globally relevant International Standards.
Annual report 2006 — Discovering Planet ISO
ISO International Standards as a whole constitue a toolbox for economic growth, the environmental integrity of the planet and societal equity - the three dimensions of sustainable development.
Annual report 2005 — On course
ISO moved into a high action mode during 2005, navigating the course mapped out to attain its strategic objectives.
Annual report 2004 — Platform for perfomance
The year 2004 may well come to be recognized a turning point in the life of ISO.
Annual report 2003 — Global vision
Vision and action were ISO’s main themes in 2003. Naturally, the arrival of new Secretary-General Alan Bryden imparted a fresh impulse to ISO.
Annual report 2002 — One standard, one test, accepted everywhere
The standards business is a dynamic one. It never stays still. By its very nature, it must keep at the forefront of all new development, technical, social and economic, and march on in tune and in time with an industry an world contantly on the move..
Annual report 2001 — The environment and standards close together
The organization’s reputation can encourage “buy in” to the ISO system, increasing ISO's influence through its recognition as a key player by international institutions and business organizations, and bringing new customers for its standards development services. 2001 was rich in examples.
Annual report 2000 — Harmony for prosperity
ISO’s performance in 2000 was marked by determination to put into practice the customer focus which is one of the principles underlying the revised ISO 9000:2000 series of quality management system standards whose publication on 15 December was one of the major business events of the year.
Annual report 1999 — Building on standards
Although ISO’s principal activity is the development of technical standards, these standards also have important economic and social effects. 1999 provided many examples, of which this report highlights a selection. It shows that as ISO prepares to enter the 21st century, the organization’s work has a positive influence on society as a whole.
Annual report 1998 — Standards are all around you
Technical standardization is unlikely to cross the minds of many of us in our roles as members of the general public during the course of our everyday lives – yet we daily benefit from the "invisible" support of International Standards."
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