In our ‘throw away’ society, the linear model of make, use and discard is depleting the resources of our planet – and our pockets. The solution is a circular economy, where nothing is wasted, rather it gets reused or transformed. While standards and initiatives abound for components of this, such as...

There are hundreds of thousands of goods and passenger lifts in use at any given moment around the world, safely transporting us up and down buildings thanks to some pretty rigorous standards. But the national or regional rules and regulations that apply to them are reflected in different standards,...

In an increasingly globalized world, trade and traceability is getting trickier as supply chains get longer and more complex. Accreditation is a sure way for businesses to provide assurance of the quality and authenticity of their products at every step. It is also the theme of this year’s World Accreditation...

A brand can be a company’s most valuable asset – yet how do you know what it’s really worth? Measuring the value of a brand starts with knowing what to measure – and how. The world’s first International Standard for brand evaluation will help, and it’s just been published.

There is nothing more precious to life than the air we breathe. This year’s World Environment Day theme is air pollution and ISO has a range of international standards that help to combat it.

When is a kilogramme not a kilogramme? When it is not defined in the International System of Units (SI). To mark the launch of its recently revised version, the SI has been chosen as the theme of this year’s World Metrology Day.

Artificial lighting has come a long way since the lightbulb was invented some 150 years ago. To celebrate the important role that light plays in all aspects of our lives and the sustainable development of society, today is UNESCO’s International Day of Light. 

В настоящее время мы наблюдаем развитие городской жизни, и это утверждение подтверждается показателями, увеличившимися с 751 миллиона населения мира в 1950 году до 4,2 миллиарда в 2018 году. Более того, ожидается, что они достигнут 6,7 миллиарда в 2050 году1. Как города могут адаптироваться и подготовиться...

Внедрение системы экологического менеджмента (EMS), основанного на ISO 14001, может показаться сложной задачей, но задачей не только для крупных игроков на рынке. Разделение данного процесса на составляющие является ключевым решением. Пересмотренный документ помогает компаниям всех организационных форм...