In short: ISO members have signed the London Declaration, committing to consider climate change in all new and revised standards.
At its annual meeting, ISO announced the London Declaration, a commitment to combat climate change through international standards. ISO pledged to consider climate science and associated transitions in the development of all new and revised standards and publications.
Why it matters
The declaration signals that climate considerations will increasingly appear in management system standards, including quality, environmental and energy management. Quality and sustainability professionals should expect climate-related requirements to become part of everyday management system practice.
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