The greatest societal challenge of our time is global climate change, which the world community has been addressing for over 30 years. The effects and consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly clear and urgent. Immediate cessation of fossil fuel burning and more intensive use of renewable energy sources are required.

Private standards updated at the ISO level, in addition to legal standards, support the implementation of effective climate protection measures. Initially, standards focused on greenhouse gas accounting, but ISO standards now also focus on green bonds.

Read the Future Insight series article to learn more about climate-related ISO standards: With environmental standards to climate neutrality