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Sixteen global organisations unite to champion international standards in the climate action agenda

Sixteen global organisations unite to champion international standards in the climate action agenda

As COP 31 gets underway, organisations IEC, ISO and ULSE, along with 13 other international partners, will reconvene the Standards Pavilion, continuing joint efforts to position international standards at the heart of climate implementation as practical tools for effective and accountable action.

09 November 2026

EcoVadis recognised among the most useful ESG ratings providers by corporates and investors

EcoVadis recognised among the most useful ESG ratings providers by corporates and investors

EcoVadis, the global standard for resilient, sustainable supply chains, has highlighted its results in ERM Sustainability Institute's Rate the Raters, the long running survey assessing how corporates and investors rate the ESG ratings providers they use.

02 November 2026

ISO launches update to 9001 quality management standard for a new era of business

ISO launches update to 9001 quality management standard for a new era of business

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has announced the launch of ISO 9001:2026, Quality management systems – Requirements, the new edition of its leading quality management system standard.

29 September 2026

ISO and UNDP launch world's first international standard to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals

ISO and UNDP launch world's first international standard to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals

ISO and UNDP have launched ISO/UNDP 53001, Management systems for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Requirements.

28 September 2026

SBTi kickstarts development of updated FLAG target guidance with consultation

Climate Targets

SBTi kickstarts development of updated FLAG target guidance with consultation

The standard update process is expected to take at least 12 months.

31 July 2026

First global standard for sustainable glass launched for consultation

Policy & Standards

First global standard for sustainable glass launched for consultation

"Our ambition is to create a trusted benchmark for the industry that accelerates progress on sustainability."

20 July 2026

GHG Protocol under fire: board member resigns to protest lack of transparency

GHG Protocol under fire: board member resigns to protest lack of transparency

This latest controversy adds to the pressure felt by the standard-setter in recent months.

15 June 2026

SBTi publishes final Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0

SBTi publishes final Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0

Voluntary carbon removals "shall not be counted toward target progress".

12 June 2026

GRI and ISSB sustainability standards strengthen interoperability

Policy & Standards

GRI and ISSB sustainability standards strengthen interoperability

The two continue to work together – as well as with other standard-setting organisations – to improve reporting efficiency.

28 May 2026

Coalition launched to set clear standards for green data centres

Policy & Standards

Coalition launched to set clear standards for green data centres

“Trillions are going into building AI data centres, but without clear standards, it risks becoming a climate disaster."

23 April 2026

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

Climate Targets

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability.

06 November 2025