Almost every country is racing to decarbonize its energy sector – all while energy consumption booms. Here are the key trends to watch when it comes to the global energy transition. The ISO Foresight Trend Report highlights global trends across multiple industries that will shape strategic decision-making for a better…
There is no time to waste. Placing climate tech at the heart of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will be key to advancing the transition to net zero. The world is behind schedule when it comes to climate action – reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement calls…
Fresh air, snow-capped mountains, secluded beaches – many tourists love the travel experience. Here’s what to look out for in the next destination. World Tourism Day returns to focus on the future. As the sector’s recovery gets underway, we are taking advantage of this opportunity to rethink how we do…
Our work is a huge part of our lives. Whether we work behind a desk or on our feet, we all deserve to come home safe and well. Every year, the LDE Award recognizes superior performance by one of the many ISO committees that are delivering standards to the world.…
The old rules of trade are being torn up by a variety of trends: from climate action to the rise of the sharing economy. The ISO Foresight Trend Report highlights global trends across multiple industries that will shape strategic decision-making for a better future. Drawing upon these insights, ISO reflects…
The world is being reshaped by demographic changes, including age. These population shifts will have implications for every part of society, but particularly for employment models. The ISO Foresight Trend Report highlights global trends across multiple industries that will shape strategic decision-making for a better future. Drawing upon these insights,…
The possibilities of digital technologies are dazzling, but with them come challenges, not least in the realm of customer service. The ISO Foresight Trend Report highlights global trends across multiple industries that will shape strategic decision making for a better future. Drawing upon these insights, ISO reflects on some of…
In a world where many countries might miss out on global trade, conformity assessment emerges as the essential component to establish confidence, trust, and good practice. Holiday bookings surged this year, including the season’s paraphernalia, from exotic fruits jostling for space on supermarket shelves to beachwear and sandals manufactured in…
There are few issues on which all countries can agree, but almost every UN state has committed to the Paris Agreement on climate change. It is unsurprising that the need to stem environmental degradation – from depletion of natural resources to the endangerment of entire ecosystems – is a near-consensus…
In mobilizing divers to be a force for good, scuba diving can help to promote marine conservation. Here are three ways in which ISO standards support this effort. Diving Sustainably Scuba diving is the passion of millions of people around the globe, all with one thing in common – a…