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BSI net zero Barometer survey 2025

Going gets tough for 2050 net zero goal

Published: 29 Jul 2025

The results of BSI's fifth annual NetZero Barometer survey, revealing that confidence in achieving the UK government’s target of net zero by 2050 is weakening.

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Why 'fast' must go out of fashion

Published: 7 Mar 2025

The fast fashion industry raises a number of questions around quality control, supply chains and sustainability. Dr Pauline Bremner, an associate professor and lecturer in retail and fashion management at Robert Gordon University near Aberdeen, discusses how a greater emphasis on quality is at the heart of mitigating its impacts.

Climate change impact on ISO 45001

Impact of climate change considerations on ISO 45001

Published: 12 Nov 2024

IRCA Principal Auditor Ravindiran Gurusamy takes a closer look at the impact of ISO’s climate change amendment on ISO 45001 when considering an occupational health and safety management system.

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Leading digital transformation with quality excellence

Published: 13 Jun 2024

As a leading membership body for quality professionals, the CQI’s ongoing programme of research to benchmark what the quality profession looks like is critical. Our recent survey of members' views on Quality 4.0 and the impact of quality management on achieving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals generated valuable insight from our members. 

Climate change implications for auditors

Auditing climate change

Published: 5 Jun 2024

Richard Green, founder and owner of Kingsford Consultancy Services, examines the implication of ISO’s climate change amendments to management system standards for auditors.

Sustainability and climate change

Taking action on climate change

Published: 17 May 2024

In February, the International Standards Organization (ISO) added two new statements of text into 31 Type A management system standards, to ensure that climate change issues are considered. Geoff Vorley, Director of Quality Management and Training Limited, UK, takes a closer look at the impact of this on several of the key standards.

Dr Nigel Croft CQP FCQI

Managing a changing climate

Published: 26 Mar 2024

Dr Nigel Croft CQP FCQI, Chair of the ISO Joint Technical Coordination Group for Management System Standards from 2021 – 2023, takes a closer look at ISO’s climate change considerations now incorporated into management systems standards.