September 19, 2024 | less than a minute read

How ISO's Standards Boost Climate Change Awareness

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Natalia Farina

Global Marketing Manager

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Natalia Farina

Global Marketing Manager

Earlier this year, the ISO and IAF released an amendment to all ISO management system standards. ISO now requires organizations to consider how climate change impacts their operations and their stakeholders' needs. This change, while small, could have a big impact by encouraging millions of organizations worldwide to think more about climate issues. By making climate action part of ISO certification, the update helps raise awareness and could push organizations to support stronger government policies on climate change.

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This amendment requires two things of organizations certifying against the standards. First, they are to consider whether climate change might affect the achievement of the goals their management systems aim to accomplish. Second, they must consider whether any stakeholders have needs or expectations related to climate change.