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About
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Secretariat: AFNOR
Committee Manager: -
Chairperson (until end 2023):M Philippe Osset
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 2002
Scope
Standardization in the field of sustainability of new and existing construction works in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability and circular economy are included as appropriate.
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This committee contributes with 17 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
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No Poverty
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Zero Hunger
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Good Health and Well-being
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Quality Education
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Gender Equality
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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Reduced Inequalities
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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Climate Action
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Life Below Water
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Life on Land
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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Joint working groups under the responsibility of another committee
| Reference | Title |
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| ISO/TC 59/SC 2/JWG 3 | Joint ISO/TC 59/SC 2 - ISO/TC 59/SC 17 WG: Vocabulary on sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works |
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 59/SC 17
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 59/SC 17:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/TC 43/SC 2 | Building acoustics | ISO |
| ISO/TC 59/SC 13 | Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) | ISO |
| ISO/TC 71/SC 8 | Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures | ISO |
| ISO/TC 163 | Thermal performance and energy use in the built environment | ISO |
| ISO/TC 163/SC 2 | Calculation methods | ISO |
| ISO/TC 189 | Ceramic tile | ISO |
| ISO/TC 205 | Building environment design | ISO |
| ISO/TC 207 | Environmental management | ISO |
| ISO/TC 207/SC 3 | Environmental labelling | ISO |
| ISO/TC 207/SC 5 | Life cycle assessment | ISO |
| ISO/TC 207/SC 7 | Greenhouse gas management and related activities | ISO |
| ISO/TC 219 | Floor coverings | ISO |
Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 59/SC 17
ISO/TC 59/SC 17 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/TC 43/SC 2 | Building acoustics | ISO |
| ISO/TC 59/SC 2 | Terminology and harmonization of languages | ISO |
| ISO/TC 59/SC 13 | Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) | ISO |
| ISO/TC 59/SC 14 | Design life | ISO |
| ISO/TC 59/SC 15 | Framework for the description of housing performance | ISO |
| ISO/TC 71/SC 8 | Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures | ISO |
| ISO/TC 163/SC 2 | Calculation methods | ISO |
| ISO/TC 189 | Ceramic tile | ISO |
| ISO/TC 207/SC 3 | Environmental labelling | ISO |
| ISO/TC 207/SC 5 | Life cycle assessment | ISO |
| ISO/TC 207/SC 7 | Greenhouse gas management and related activities | ISO |
| ISO/TC 268 | Sustainable cities and communities | ISO |
| ISO/TC 268/SC 1 | Smart community infrastructures | ISO |
| ISO/TC 323 | Circular economy | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| CEI-Bois | European Confederation of Woodworking Industries | A |
| CEMBUREAU | The European Cement Association | A |
| EFCA/FIDIC | International Federation of Consulting Engineers | A |
| EURIMA | European Association of Insulation Manufacturers | A |
| European Aluminium | European Aluminium | A |
| IAI - aluminium | International Aluminium Institute | A |
| iiSBE - iiSBE | International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment | A |
| PU Europe | Federation of the European Rigid Polyurethane Foam Associations | A |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme | A |
| World Steel Association | World Steel Association | A |
Organizations in liaison (Category C)
C liaisons participate at the level of a Working Group
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| COST TU 1406 | COST TU 1406 | C |
ISO/TC 59/SC 17 - Secretariat
AFNOR [France]
Association française de normalisation
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F-93571 La Plaine Saint-Denis Cedex
France
F-93571 La Plaine Saint-Denis Cedex
France
Tel: +33 1 41 62 80 00
Fax: +33 1 49 17 90 00
Email: Standardization@afnor.org
Web: http://www.afnor.org
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