ISO: Global standards for trusted goods and services

Standards define what great looks like, setting consistent benchmarks for businesses and consumers alike — ensuring reliability, building trust, and simplifying choices.

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Find out how this international guidance supports the management of ESG performance and facilitates measurement and reporting under existing frameworks, enabling consistency, comparability, and reliability of ESG reporting and practices globally.

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International standards ensure that the products and services you use daily are safe, reliable, and of high quality. They also guide businesses in adopting sustainable and ethical practices, helping to create a future where your purchases not only perform excellently but also safeguard our planet. In essence, standards seamlessly blend quality with conscience, enhancing your everyday experiences and choices.

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ISO: the International Organization for Standardization

ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization. It brings global experts together to agree on the best ways of doing things. From AI to quality management, to climate change and renewable energy, to healthcare, our mission is to make lives easier, safer and better – for everyone, everywhere.

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World-first International AI Standards Summit to be held in 2025, announced today at the World Economic Forum in Davos

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have joined forces to create the International AI Standards Summit, announced today during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.

This initiative follows the adoption of the Global Digital Compact by world leaders in September 2024 and is a direct response to a call to action by the United Nations to enhance Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance through International Standards.

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Strengthening global cooperation in Davos through ISO standards

In today’s interconnected world, addressing global challenges demands unprecedented levels of cooperation. Whether tackling climate change, driving sustainable economic growth or safeguarding public health, the collective efforts of governments, businesses and civil society are essential.

Healthcare cybersecurity: Diagnosing risks, prescribing solutions

Cyber-attacks can severely impact personal lives and put patients at risk of harm. That’s why cybersecurity is vital for healthcare organizations to protect patient wellbeing and privacy at all times.

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