A new standard for strategic intelligence management just published. We are increasingly living in a knowledge economy where information is what drives business decisions. Constantly changing environments, technologies and legislations are just some of the factors an organization needs to take into account, but compiling and analysing that information is…
New guidance on taking a phased approach to energy management. Implementing an energy management system (EnMS) such as ISO 50001 is a powerful way for an organization to continually improve its energy efficiency, making substantial cost savings while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Yet it doesn’t have to be done…
Standards for a sustainable agri-food system on World Food Day. Too many people go hungry in the world, yet if we had a truly sustainable agri-food system, everyone would have enough to eat and the environment wouldn’t suffer. Recognizing there is much we can do to achieve this, the theme…
Standards’ role in improving economies and achieving public policy objectives was highlighted in the DEVCO meeting, in the lead-up to ISO Week 2021. “Standards are vital for our future,” said Dr Armen Orujyan, an internationally renowned entrepreneur and leader in science and technology innovation, who gave the opening keynote at…
Purpose and sustainability at the heart of ISO 37000. We are living in rapidly changing and challenging times and, more than ever, governing bodies are being called upon to ensure their organizations act with purpose, sustainability and society in mind. Good governance not only builds trust, it improves business performance…
Guidance on building back better when disaster strikes. When COVID-19 struck the world, it was a huge surprise for many, exposing fragilities in systems and organizations everywhere. Those that were prepared for the unexpected, however, generally fared better. Taking lessons learned from the pandemic and international expertise, ISO/TS 22393, Security…
How do you balance opportunity and risk? Johan Grundström Eriksson (Advisor to the European Institute of Innovation & Technology Manufacturing) explains why creative collaboration flourishes under ISO 56002. Innovation is the fuel that drives a successful business. Organizations that give their managers and employees the tools to respond to and…
Five innovations that will change the way you travel. Remember the days when large paper maps filled the car and holidays were booked by a travel agent? Neither do most people. Technology had already revolutionized the world of travel before COVID-19, and the trend has been catapulted as many more…
New international guidance for sustainable finance. Mitigating climate change impacts and reaching carbon-zero goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals requires not only the will, but the money. Lots of it. Sustainable finance, therefore, is a powerful solution and a growing industry, yet it lacks consistency in what it…
Will the tourism sector ever recover? Travel and tourism took a beating in the COVID-19 pandemic, with borders closed, airlines grounded, and many establishments shut for months. Now as the industry attempts to recover in this new context, constantly changing rules and regulations are making it a far-from-simple task. What’s…
