As pressure grows to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energy, understanding a carbon footprint is no longer simply a sustainability exercise. It is becoming an important part of how organizations manage risk, build resilience and prepare for a changing economic landscape.

Cities worldwide are in the race to adapt to a changing climate. Everywhere, soaring temperatures fuelled by human-made greenhouse gas emissions are disrupting the delicate balance of our climate systems.

Standards and conformity assessment provide assurance on aspects of the circular economy including product lifetime and recyclability, safety and efficiency.