Why do the SDGs matter for business?

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) define global sustainable development priorities and aspirations for 2030 and seek to mobilize global efforts around a common set of goals and targets. The SDGs call for worldwide  action among governments, business and civil society to end poverty and create a life of dignity and opportunity for all, within the...

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) in 2012 published a new high level structure, Annex SL, which is to be adopted by all future ISO management systems standards. Several standards have been reissued following this structure including environment (ISO 14001), quality (ISO 9001) and safety (ISO 45001). Others are under review or development, such as...

This list has been compiled to inform organisations that are developing, implementing or utilising environmental management systems, of the additional standards and other documents that are available to support their EMS. It is not exhaustive, and generally does not include standards relating to specific subjects such as soil or laboratories.  See also Glossary at end...