International Standards are the hidden force that keeps our economy moving in the right direction. Business leaders the world over look to ISO standards for greater economic performance, financial stability and new sources of growth at both the domestic and international levels.

Economy | Sustainability
The circular economy: building trust through conformity assessment
A circular economy offers a way to counteract the climate crisis, strengthen our adaptive capacity and make society more sustainable and resilient. Standards and conformity assessment are part of the solution, …
Economy | Sustainability
Towards a net-zero logistics sector
Moving cargo around the world is a carbon-intensive business, and new guidance launched at Davos will go a long way to getting freight back on track.
Impressions from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January. Copyright: World Economic Forum / Boris Baldinger
Economy | Sustainability
Standards to solve systemic challenges at Davos 2023
ISO provides solutions to global challenges, such as mitigating the risks of climate change. 
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Economy | Society | Sustainability
How to shape the future of trade together
ITC and ISO strengthen ties to benefit global markets. 
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Must-have skills for the green economy
As the world continues to progress along the green transition, it needs more green skills. Can standards help support the skills revolution? 
Economy | Society
How ISO codes connect the world
Codes are often associated with mystery and secrets. But, sometimes, they provide clarity and consistency in our ever-changing world.
Economy | Sustainability
How to build sustainable future economies
LEIs were created following the 2008 economic crisis. Now, these unassuming financial codes are set to help us tackle the climate crisis. 
Economy | Sustainability
Driving ambition for the new economy
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.
Economy | Society | Sustainability
G20 Indonesia: International Standards Summit 2022
“Recover together, recover stronger” with international standards
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Economy | Health
Setting high standards for Canadian cannabis
SCC, the ISO member for Canada, says that standards are essential for an effectively regulated marijuana market.
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Economy
Foresight trend report: Putting the sharing economy into perspective
The old rules of trade are being torn up by a variety of trends: from climate action to the rise of the sharing economy. 
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Economy
Foresight trend report: How digitalization and service excellence is a win-win
The possibilities of digital technologies are dazzling, but with them come challenges, not least in the realm of customer service.
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