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EOQ announce CQI CEO amongst new Executive Board members
At their latest meeting, the European Organization for Quality (EOQ) General Assembly approved three new Vice Presidents of the EOQ Executive Board: Romana Hofmanova, Juha Ylä-Autio and Vincent Desmond.
Fossil fuel usage at an all-time high, says report
A new study has found that fossil fuels are dominating usage as political momentum fails to translate to action.
How the International Quality Awards can drive internal improvement
Ahead of the International Quality Awards 2022, we hear from one of this year’s judges, Kate Smith, Managing Director at Capella Associates, as she looks at how applying for an award can be used as a self-assessment and benchmarking tool in order to improve your organisation.
Life cycle of ISO 14001:2015
According to the CQI Workforce Insights 2021-22 research, 22% of quality and audit professionals have roles or responsibilities for environmental management. Sustainable development goals should form a key part of the business process, says IRCA Principal Auditor Ravindiran Gurusamy, as he examines the lifecycle perspective of ISO 14001 and its importance in achieving sustainable development goals.
Compost standards at the heart of sustainability
From keen gardeners to large-scale farmers, compost is a vital component in maintaining soil health and promoting growth. With UKAS having recently awarded the first accreditations under Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd’s (REAL) Compost Certification Scheme, REAL’s Emma Laws explains why quality standards in compost are so important.
World Accreditation Day 2022 puts spotlight on sustainability
World Accreditation Day 2022 (9 June) is a global initiative to promote the value of accreditation, and this year’s focus is on sustainability in economic growth and the environment.
World Accreditation Day: From words to actions
For World Accreditation Day 2022, Emanuele Riva, Chair of the International Accreditation Forum and Chair of the International Network on Quality Infrastructure, looks at how accreditation can help in moving from words to actions in relation to sustainability.
CQI Volunteers: celebrating another year of growth
For Volunteers' Week, Sonia Dunand, Professional Networks Manager at the CQI, revisits the hard work and success of the CQI’s volunteers over the last 12 months.
Sustainability impact finalists 2023
Meet the International Quality Awards sustainability impact finalists
This category recognises the initiatives which best translate environmental, social and governance policy and objectives to improve process, product and service outcomes for existing and future stakeholders.
Sustainability impact winner and finalists 2022
Meet the International Quality Awards sustainability impact winner and finalists
New for the 2022 awards, this category recognises the initiatives which best translate environmental, social and governance policy and objectives to improve process, product and service outcomes for existing and future stakeholders.