Guidelines for contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Our commitment to sustainability
From the standards we develop to the way we operate, we are dedicated to creating a more sustainable world. Our commitment goes beyond words - we are taking action to ensure we support environmental, social, and economic progress for everyone.
Standards for a sustainable future
ISO standards provide practical solutions for businesses and organizations to align with their sustainability goals. From environmental management to energy efficiency, our standards help organizations reduce their impact and contribute to a healthier planet.
A few key standards making a difference:
International Standard
ISO 17298:2025
Biodiversity — Considering biodiversity in the strategy and operations of organizations — Requirements and guidelines
Reference number
ISO 17298:2025
ISO 17298:2025
Edition 1
2025-10
2025-10
© ISO 2026
Biodiversity — Considering biodiversity in the strategy and operations of organizations — Requirements and guidelines
Reference number
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
© ISO 2026
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Edition 3
2015-09
2015-09
Withdrawn
Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Reference number
ISO 50001:2018
ISO 50001:2018
© ISO 2026
International Standard
ISO 50001:2018
Energy management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Edition 2
2018-08
2018-08
Energy management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Reference number
ISO 14064-1:2018
ISO 14064-1:2018
© ISO 2026
International Standard
ISO 14064-1:2018
Greenhouse gases — Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
Edition 2
2018-12
2018-12
Greenhouse gases
Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
Technical Report
ISO/IEC TR 20226:2025
Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Environmental sustainability aspects of AI systems
Reference number
ISO/IEC TR 20226:2025
ISO/IEC TR 20226:2025
Edition 1
2025-07
2025-07
© ISO 2026
Technical Report
Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Environmental sustainability aspects of AI systems
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Taking action: climate, gender, youth
ISO's sustainability efforts are centered on three key areas where we can make a meaningful difference.
Environmental sustainability
We work with global experts to develop standards that support emissions reduction, energy efficiency, plastic pollution, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Our standards provide a clear path for organizations to achieve sustainability goals.
Learn more about our climate initiatives.
All voices heard
Ensuring inclusivity in the standards development ecosystem is essential to meeting global needs. Through our capacity building initiatives and Gender Action Plan, we promote inclusivity by fostering balanced representation in the standards development process and ensuring our standards reflect the needs of all.
Read about our efforts for gender equality.
Empowering youth
We believe that engaging young professionals is key to shaping the future of standards development. Through collaboration with our members, we create opportunities for young people to bring fresh perspectives and help drive sustainable innovation.
Are you a young professional? Get involved today.