ISO Guide 84:2020 – Addressing Climate Change in Standards
Here are some things you should know about climate change: the nine years from 2013 to 2021 rank among the 10 warmest years on record;…
Metrics of Sustainability: Embodied Carbon vs. Energy Efficiency
Sustainability is a crucial consideration in the construction industry. There are two main metrics for measuring a building’s sustainability: embodied carbon and energy efficiency. But…
2021 International Energy Conservation Code (ICC IECC-2021)
In our solar system, energy begins with the sun. The core’s extreme pressure—250 billion atmospheres—and temperature—15.7 billion kelvin—drives fusion, resulting in a decrease in mass…
Batteries and Sustainability
Just in the United States alone, the average person throws out about 8 batteries per year. While this might not seem like a lot, multiply…
ISO 14001:2026 – Environmental Management Systems Requirements
Some facts about the environment that may shock you: around 27,000 trees are cut down each day, 78% of marine mammals are at risk of…
ISO 14001:2015 – A Practical Guide for SMEs Environmental Management Systems
The focus of and goals set forth within ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems – A Practical Guide for SMEs give it inherent benefits for…
ISO 14001 and Climate Change
ISO 14001:2026 was released on April 2026. This updated standard for environmental management systems addresses the ever-changing nature and understanding of anthropogenic environmental problems. About…
ISO 14001 Life Cycle Assessment in Environmental Management
ISO 14001:2026 – Environmental Management Systems – Requirements With Guidance For Use was released in April 2026. This standard, while still providing the requirements for…
Why The Circular Economy Is Important To Develop Sustainable Solutions
What Is the Circular Economy? Have you ever wondered how the current standard of living is the best it has ever been? Unfortunately, the rate…