ISO standards play a pivotal role in accelerating climate action through sustainable practices. These standards empower organizations to decarbonize their business model, improve the greenhouse gas footprint of products and services, and navigate the transition to a green economy. They guide societies and economic actors in mitigating climate impacts and adapting to changing environmental conditions.

Insights

Carbon footprint: Measuring and reducing our environmental impact

Companies are increasingly becoming aware of their carbon footprint and its intrinsic link to energy use. But exactly what is a carbon footprint, and how can renewable energy reshape the business landscape?

Climate change: What it is, how it works and why it’s important

News today is rife with reminders of how climate change is affecting people around the world, from wildfires and floods to the loss of biodiversity and even human lives. But what exactly is climate change?

Building a sustainable path to ESG reporting

The drive towards a more sustainable future has propelled ESG considerations – or environment, social and governance in its full form – to the forefront of Board meetings in companies worldwide.

Top standards

ISO 14066

Environmental information — Competence requirements for teams validating and verifying environmental information

Published in 2023
CHF 129
ISO 27914

Carbon dioxide capture, transportation and geological storage — Geological storage

Published in 2017
CHF 194
ISO 14064-2

Greenhouse gases
Part 2: Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal enhancements

Published in 2019
CHF 129
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