ISO 14080:2018 – Greenhouse Gas Management
What do Wellington, Zurich, Copenhagen, Madrid, and Canberra have in common? They are the 5 most sustainable cities in the world, largely due to their […]
Environmental Management
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 […]
The Value of ANAB Accreditation to ISO 14065:2020 and ISO 17029:2019
On June 9, 2021, ANAB joined accreditation bodies around the world to celebrate World Accreditation Day. The theme of this year’s installment of the annual […]
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 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems Requirements
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use was released on September 14, 2015. Significant changes to this revision of the […]
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 14001:2015 and Climate Change
ISO 14001:2015 was released on September 14, 2015. This updated standard for environmental management systems addresses the ever-changing nature and understanding of anthropogenic environmental problems. […]
ISO 14001 Life Cycle Assessment in Environmental Management
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems – Requirements With Guidance For Use was released on September 14, 2015. This standard, while still providing the requirements […]