In an increasingly digital age, and one marked by misinformation and fake news, the big challenge is establishing trust in technology itself. Few of us today are unaware of the significance of cybersecurity and the threat of cyber-attacks on our computers, smartphones and other devices. We are constantly being reminded…
The circular economy, a sustainable model of production and consumption, is a pillar of climate action. But we’re not taking it nearly seriously enough. Mitigating climate change calls for us to rethink how we work and live. Given that 70 % of all greenhouse gas emissions are associated with extracting raw…
The Pakistan experience says the need for personal data protection legislation is now. Our lives have become more digital. Since COVID-19, the physical has been replaced by the digital. Work-from-home, online schooling, e-Commerce, food and grocery delivery, etc., has left a bigger digital footprint in the form of our personal…
A collective call to urgently ramp up climate action and support. The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 6-18 November 2022. ISO and its members join ranks with world change makers to showcase…
A resilient biodiversity and stable climate go hand in hand, and ISO standards can leverage the synergies between them. The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 6-18 November 2022. ISO and its members…
In an era when most people have access to and use the internet, organizations all over the world collect and manage a large amount of personal information and other data on daily basis. In an ideal world, all this data collection would be used to improve the customer experience for…
As we rethink global energy, we must ensure a fair and inclusive green transition. The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 6-18 November 2022. ISO and its members join ranks with world change…
The Need for Data Privacy Initiatives Data Privacy is a growing concern for organizations worldwide, who are faced with an increasing number of Data Privacy regulations governing their collection, use, processing, storage, and disposition of personal information about their consumers and employees. Although the modern Data Privacy regulations started in…
Water is imperative to survival but is under threat. Standards are vital to preserving, rehabilitating, and managing water resources. Here’s why. There’s rarely a day, it seems when the issue of water isn’t in the headlines. Whether it’s flooding, drought and forest fires, infrastructure damage during conflict, glacial melt, or…
Standards are key to accelerating sustainable finance. Here’s why. The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 6-18 November 2022. ISO and its members join ranks with world change makers to showcase how International…
