ISO - International Organization for Standardization

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Let’s celebrate the organizations worldwide that are committed to creating safer workplaces 👏 Through the implementation of standards like ISO 45001, organizations can reduce workplace incidents and demonstrate their commitment to worker well-being. The empowerment of organizations ensures thorough safeguarding of workers and management of occupational health and safety risks effectively. Together, we can create better and safer working conditions. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3nFDgdf #WorkerSafety #HealthAndSafety #SafeDay2024

38th CASCO Plenary held in Uganda this week The ISO committee for conformity assessment (CASCO) gathered for its annual plenary, hosted by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). From 23-26 April, we dove into the heart of conformity assessment. The meeting also offered the opportunity to explore the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform and to learn more about ISO’s Action Plan for Developing Countries. The week culminated in a workshop on the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA) and how conformity assessment supports businesses and economies in implementing it, facilitating trade and ensuring quality and safety. If you’d like to receive more information about the event, subscribe to the CASCO Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e4RXSq_G #ConformityAssessment

Levels of gases contributing to the #Greenhouse effect are rising, heating up our planet beyond the balance needed to keep Earth stable. There's urgency for change, to ensure our emissions are reduce and we secure a sustainable future for all 🌐 Adopting International Standards is key to our climate mitigation efforts. By measuring and reporting emissions, we ensure transparency and uniformity across global efforts to combat climate change. Read more 👇

Do you own or work in a small or medium-sized enterprise and wish to… 👉 Reduce vulnerability to the growing threat of cyber-attacks 👉 Respond to evolving security risks 👉 Provide a centrally managed framework that secures information in one place and 👉 Increase efficiency and reduce expenses for ineffective defense technology An Information Security Management System that conforms to the world's best-known ISMS standard is then, a must-have. Stay tuned and find out more on 30 April: https://bit.ly/4b21PEz #Cybersecurity #InformationSecurity

Learn about the world's best-known standard for Information Security Management Systems 🔐 With cybercrime on the rise and new threats constantly emerging, it can seem difficult or even impossible to manage cyber-risks. However, meeting ISMS requirements can help organizations become risk-aware and proactively identify and address weaknesses. 📺 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Uk0VOk #Cybersecurity #InformationSecurity

Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 Today we’re reminded of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. Plastic pollution, global warming from fossil fuels and deforestation are some of the biggest contributors to our planet’s degradation. A powerful tool to help create a healthier and more resilient planet for all: International Standards. For example, ISO has many standards that are relevant in the fight against #PlasticPollution. Key plastic lifecycle stages covered by ISO standards: ✅ recycling & composting ✅ labelling & transparency ✅ end-of-life assessment. But collaboration is key! We must all do our part to reduce our environmental impact. Learn more on how using standards can help 👉 https://bit.ly/3xMdYPO

Pleased to have our Secretary General Sergio Mujica deliver a keynote speech at the SCMA Distinguished Speaker Series 👏 Messages on the role that International Standards play in maritime decarbonization and the adoption of new fuels, and how the ISO system can help facilitate a sustainable maritime future, were shared. We applaud Enterprise Singapore’s leading role in international standardization and encourage all those in the maritime industry to contribute to the development of ISO standards on alternative fuels. Thanks to Sauw Kook Choy for facilitating this opportunity to appear at this Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) event.

Data theft, cybercrime and liability for privacy leaks are risks that all organizations must consider.

🌟 We’re delighted to be part of the inaugural #S7summit, organized by UNI Ente Italiano di Normazione, and look forward to engaging with #G7 countries on how standards can support glocal social, climate and digital policies 🌐 ISO, alongside esteemed organizations like CEN and CENELEC, and national standards bodies from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the USA, is taking center stage. Together, we'll address critical global issues and prevailing challenges on political agendas. 🚀 We'll also offer insights into future standards development work in emerging areas such as enabling technologies for industry, the sustainability of critical raw materials, #QuantumTechnologies and #ArtificialIntelligence. Join us! Watch live today at 10:00 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e3GF_Sph

We've recently revised our Event Sustainability Management System Standard, which empowers organizations to lead with sustainability at the heart of event management.