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Standards definewhat great looks like, setting consistent benchmarks for businesses and consumers alike — ensuringreliability,building trust, andsimplifying choices.

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International standards ensure that the products and services you use daily aresafe,reliable, and of high quality. They also guide businesses in adoptingsustainableandethical 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 is an independent, non-governmental international organization. It brings global experts together to agree on the best ways of doing things. Fromquality management toAI, our mission is tomake lives easier, safer and better – for everyone, everywhere.

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Standards Pavilion concludes COP30 with call to embed International Standards in every step of climate action

As COP30 draws to a close, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), conveners of theStandards Pavilion, are calling for ambition to be matched with implementation - urging policymakers to embed International Standards in the next phase of global climate action.

ISO at COP30 - Key outcomes and highlights

At COP30 in Belém – in the heart of the Amazon – ISO and its partners showcased the power of International Standards to turn climate ambition into measurable action. Across two weeks of high-level discussions and interactive sessions, the Standards Pavilion became the hub for collaboration, knowledge exchange and practical solutions.

Supply chain reliability: Building business resilience

As global supply chains grow more complex, staying ahead of risks isn’t just an advantage – it’s a necessity. Let’s take a closer look at the technologies, strategies and innovations shaping the future of supply chains, and how they can help businesses operate from a position of strength.

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