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COP30 in Belém and the revision of ISO 14001:2026 – a strategic turning point for organizations

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COP30: A call to action from the Amazon
COP30, held in Belém in November 2025, was a key moment in the fight against climate change. Countries announced a historic financial commitment of $1.3 trillion per year by 2035 to support climate action. Funding for adaptation is set to double by 2025 and triple by 2035, and the loss and damage fund is now operational. However, despite this progress, no clear agreement was reached on phasing out fossil fuels, highlighting the ongoing challenges of turning ambitions into binding obligations.

ISO 14001:2026: A standard aligned with the challenges of COP30
In this context, the revision of the ISO 14001 standard, scheduled for March 2026, takes on strategic importance. This new version will explicitly incorporate climate and biodiversity issues, strengthen the life cycle approach to better assess environmental impacts across the value chain, and clarify management responsibilities to align organizational strategy with sustainability objectives. It will also emphasize increased accountability, in line with social responsibility policies and sustainable development goals.

AFNOR International: Supporting the transition through training and certification
In light of these developments, AFNOR International is positioning itself as an essential partner to help companies with their transition. Our ISO 14001 training courses will enable teams to understand the new requirements and anticipate their impact on environmental management systems. Practical workshops will provide tools for implementing the new clauses, managing climate risks, and integrating biodiversity into operational strategies. International certification will enhance the value of these commitments to customers, investors, and regulators.

COP30 showed that governments are moving slowly, but businesses do not have the luxury of waiting. The revision of ISO 14001:2026 represents a unique opportunity to get ahead, structure a credible approach, and strengthen business resilience. With AFNOR International, the commitments made in Belém can be turned into concrete actions through training and certification.

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"Fabao International Certification" recently announced that "Tokyo Corporation" has successfully passed international certification for the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. As an internationally recognized third-party certification body, "Fabao International Certification" conducted a comprehensive assessment of "Tokyo City Company’s" management systems. The certification process included document reviews and on-site audits, confirming that the company’s quality management, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety management systems are operating effectively with no nonconformities, demonstrating the maturity and implementation of its management systems. “Tokyo Metropolitan Corporation” introduced the ISO 9001 Quality Management System in 1999, implemented the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System in 2008, and formally introduced the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System in 2015, becoming the only company in its industry to have passed all three international management system certifications.The company’s occupational safety and health policy is “Full participation, enhancing safety, caring for employees, and safeguarding health,” and it strengthens internal governance through systematic management. The professional certification team at “Fabao International Certification” noted that a company’s simultaneous certification under three management systems signifies that it has established an integrated management mechanism capable of balancing the development of quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety. “Tokyo Company” has long been committed to the establishment and maintenance of management systems, demonstrating its emphasis on sustainable operations and employee health. "Fabao International Certification" has long provided various management system certification services to help companies improve operational efficiency and management performance. In the future, it will continue to promote the implementation of international standard management practices across Taiwan’s industries through professional certification.

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"Jiu Jing International" has passed the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System certification conducted by "Fabao International Certification"

"Fabao International Certification" recently announced that "Jujing International Co., Ltd." has successfully passed the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 international certification for information security management systems, confirming that it has established a management system compliant with international standards for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information assets. As an internationally recognized third-party certification body, "Fabao International Certification" conducted a comprehensive assessment of "Jujing International" based on the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, covering four key areas: organizational management, personnel security, physical protection, and technical controls. The certification results confirm that the company has established a comprehensive information security management framework, with management procedures and control measures that meet international standards. “Jujing International” is a professional information security value-added reseller that has long assisted enterprises in building information security protection systems. Through the optimization of its internal management systems, the company has integrated information security management into its daily operational processes, demonstrating its commitment to information security. Passing this certification signifies that the information security management of its own operations has reached international standards. The professional certification team at “Fabao International Certification” noted that information security management system certification is not merely a technical confirmation of compliance but also signifies that an organization has established a systematic management mechanism. “Jujing International’s” successful ISO 27001 certification demonstrates its professional capabilities and management practices in the field of information security. "Fabao International Certification" has long provided information security management system certification services, assisting companies in establishing protection mechanisms that comply with international standards. In the future, it will continue to promote the strengthening of information security governance capabilities within Taiwan’s industries through professional certification.

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