Why climate resilience starts locally
Climate change is global, but resilience is built locally. Structured adaptation planning and International Standards can help cities, regions and communities turn climate risk into coordinated action.
ISO standards play a pivotal role in accelerating climate action through sustainable practices. These standards empower organizations to decarbonize their business model, improve the greenhouse gas footprint of products and services, and navigate the transition to a green economy. They guide societies and economic actors in mitigating climate impacts and adapting to changing environmental conditions.
Top standards
Greenhouse gases
Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
Greenhouse gases — Carbon footprint of products — Requirements and guidelines for quantification
Greenhouse gases
Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements
Greenhouse gases
Part 5: Guidance on activities and techniques used remotely in conducting verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements
Greenhouse gases
Part 2: Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal enhancements
Insights
Opinion
ISO 14001:2026: What’s changed and what it means for your business
Environmental performance is no longer a side issue – it’s a strategic priority shaping decisions at every level. As pressures mount from climate risks, regulation and stakeholder expectations, organizations face a clear challenge: turning environmental ambition into measurable results. ISO 14001:2026 is designed to meet that need.
Carbon footprint: Measuring and reducing our environmental impact
As pressure grows to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energy, understanding a carbon footprint is no longer simply a sustainability exercise. It is becoming an important part of how organizations manage risk, build resilience and prepare for a changing economic landscape.