How ISO/TS 34700 Shapes Ethical Thanksgiving Turkeys
When you think of Thanksgiving, the focus naturally goes to the turkey and the feast. Behind that centerpiece is a supply chain: breeding, raising, transport,…
What Is Green Coding & Carbon-Conscious Coding?
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, sustainability in software development is just as critical as energy-efficient hardware. The rise of green coding—also known as carbon-conscious software…
How Dr. Jane Goodall’s Work Relates to Standards
Through nearly 60 years of groundbreaking work, Dr. Jane Goodall not only showed us the urgent need to protect chimpanzees from extinction but redefined species…
The Sustainability Trade-Offs of Generative AI Technology
A request made through an AI-based virtual assistant consumes 10 times the electricity of a regular search engine query. This is because the computational power required to…
ISO 21851:2020—Ocean Observation Systems
Hydrometeorological observations date back to ancient times, with records suggesting observations were made as early as 3500 BCE. Though based on speculation and limited instrumentation,…
ISO 19869:2019—Clean Cookstoves
At the intersection of health, environment, and poverty alleviation—especially in low- and middle-income countries—clean cookstoves offer a key solution. Their promotion is directly linked to…
ISO 14064-5—Verification/Validation GHG Statements
The ISO 14064 Series The ISO 14064 series is a set of international standards that provides a framework for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas…
NSF 39.1-2019: Professional Services Sustainability
Sustainability is increasingly important for professional service jobs as clients and stakeholders prioritize environmental and social responsibility, leading to increased opportunities and a growing demand for…
How Standards Support Healthy Living in Blue Zones
Do you know what Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; Ikaria, Greece; and Nicoya, Costa Rica all have in common? These are the five…