ISO 17298:2025—Biodiversity Strategy and Operations
Across industries and landscapes, the connection between business and nature is becoming harder to ignore. Businesses are increasingly recognizing that over half of global GDP…
ISO 14092:2026—Climate Change Adaptation
As rising waters spill into coastal streets, relentless heatwaves scorch cities, and once-predictable seasons give way to uncertainty, climate change is no longer a distant…
Making AI Data Centers More Sustainable | Using Standards
AI data centers consume massive amounts of electricity, water, and computing resources—making them a growing environmental concern. A single AI-focused data center can consume as…
ANSI | Food Safety | Sports
ISO Standards Assure Safe, Quality Super Bowl Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest food consumption day in the United States, behind only Thanksgiving. One in seven (i.e., 48 million) Americans will order…
Which Christmas Tree Is More Sustainable? Real vs. Fake
Each holiday season, the question arises: which is the more sustainable choice for a Christmas tree—real or artificial? Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), guided by the…
Sustainable Holiday Shopping with ISO 59020 & ISO 59010
Americans produce an extra 25% of waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, which adds up to an estimated 25 million tons of garbage, or about one…
Building Certifications for Energy Efficiency
Did you know that buildings are responsible for about 30% of global final energy consumption and over half of electricity use? This energy is used…
What Is Sustainable Procurement? ISO 20400 & Its Benefits
Sustainable procurement is a growing priority, with 82% of companies viewing it as strategic and 85% reporting benefits like risk mitigation and improved supplier relationships. As…
ASTM E3224-19: Building Energy Performance
The buildings sector includes energy used for constructing, heating, cooling, and lighting homes and businesses as well as the appliances and equipment installed in them—all…