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New international environmental standards: a strategic turning point for organizations in 2026

February 2026 marks a significant milestone for global environmental standardization. Five new international standards have been published to address issues that have become critical: the electrification of end-use applications, the security of collaborative systems, the environmental impact of electrical and electronic products, the verification of sustainability information, and green logistics. These developments reflect a marked acceleration in regulatory and societal expectations of businesses, regardless of

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ISO 9001 & ISO 14001: key lessons from 20,000 audits to anticipate the 2026 versions

With the new versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 scheduled for release in 2026, AFNOR analyzed nearly 20,000 audit reports to understand how organizations actually apply these two major standards. This study offers a unique overview of quality and environmental management practices, identifying the most effective performance drivers and the most common weaknesses. It constitutes

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Taiwan

Chang Chien Technology Development Co., Ltd. has obtained ISO 14067 carbon footprint verification through international certification.

"Fabao International Certification" has completed third-party verification of the engineering carbon footprint of "Changdian Technology Development Co., Ltd.", confirming that its verification procedures and results comply with international standards. As an internationally recognized third-party verification body, "FAB International Certification" conducted an independent assessment of the scope of the engineering carbon footprint audit, calculation methodology, data quality, and management procedures of "Changdian Technology Development" in accordance with the ISO 14067 standard. The verification process confirmed that the company has established a systematic carbon footprint management foundation and that its verification data is accurate and credible. Changdian Technology Development has been promoting carbon auditing since 2022, and the completion of this engineering carbon footprint verification is a concrete achievement in the company's implementation of sustainable development. Through the systematic construction of product carbon footprint management capabilities, the company can better grasp the environmental performance of its engineering services, which will serve as a basis for subsequent carbon reduction measures. "FAB International Certification" stated that conducting product carbon footprint verification in the construction engineering industry can concretely quantify the environmental impact of the service process. "Changdian Technology Development" has established a carbon footprint management system that complies with international standards, demonstrating the progress of Taiwan's construction industry in the field of sustainable development. SGS International Certification has long provided various environmental management verification services to help companies establish reliable sustainability data. In the future, it will continue to promote the implementation of low-carbon transformation goals in various industries through professional verification.

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Non-repayable grants for safety, organization, and management systems

The ISI INAIL 2025 call for proposals represents an important opportunity for companies wishing to invest in health, safety, organizational models, and digital evolution, benefiting from non-repayable grants of up to €130,000.
A strategic opportunity to strengthen the protection of the organization, reduce risks, and structure management systems in line with the most advanced standards.

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When expertise leaves: why knowledge management will become vital in 2026

In a global context marked by a massive wave of retirements, a phenomenon that the OECD now refers to as the "Silver Tsunami," organizations are facing an unprecedented risk: the accelerated loss of their knowledge capital. In Germany, China, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, companies are seeing the departure of experts who sometimes had 20 to 30 years of

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🎉 Celebrating Chinese New Year: AFNOR International sends its best wishes to its communities in Asia and around the world

On the occasion of Chinese New Year, AFNOR International extends its warmest wishes to all its partners, customers, auditors, and teams based in regions where this celebration plays an important role, as well as to all Asian communities working alongside us around the world. The start of the Year of the Horse symbolizes momentum, vitality, and determination. These are values that resonate

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Taiwan

Fengyi Electronics and Jingfeng Electronics Pass ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certification

"Fabao International Certification" announced that "Fengyi Electronics Co., Ltd." and its subsidiary "Jinfeng Electronics Co., Ltd." have successfully passed the ISO 50001:2018 international energy management system certification and obtained the certificate. This certification confirms that both companies have met international standard requirements in the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of their energy management systems. FAB International Certification is an internationally recognized third-party certification body. This certification was conducted in accordance with the ISO 50001 standard and involved a comprehensive assessment of the energy baseline establishment, performance indicators, management plans, and internal audit systems of Fengyi Electronics and Jingfeng Electronics. The certification process confirmed that the group has institutionalized its energy management system, which operates effectively and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement. To strengthen energy governance, Fengyi Electronics Group effectively monitors and analyzes energy usage through cross-company resource integration and its own energy monitoring and management system. The simultaneous completion of this certification demonstrates the electronics industry's concrete actions in systematically managing energy efficiency and implementing energy conservation and carbon reduction. FAB International Certification points out that ISO 50001 energy management system certification helps companies systematically improve energy efficiency. Fengyi Electronics Group's certification demonstrates the ability of Taiwanese companies to meet international standards in the areas of sustainable development and energy management. SGS International Certification has long provided various management system certification services to help enterprises strengthen their operational efficiency and environmental performance. In the future, it will continue to promote the implementation of sustainable goals in Taiwan's industries through professional certification.  

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CSR and ISO 26000: findings from an international study on the impact of labels

A new study by the Responsibility Europe network, of which the AFNOR Group is a member with its Engagé RSE label, confirms what many stakeholders already suspected: organizations with social responsibility labels perform better, both economically and organizationally. This finding is particularly relevant in a context where international regulatory frameworks are converging towards greater transparency and stricter requirements. CSR: a lever for

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