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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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"AFNOR International Certification" Completes ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Certification for "Humen Technology"

“Fabao International Certification” recently announced that “Humen Technology Co., Ltd.” has successfully passed the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System international certification and completed the certification process. This certification confirms that the company has established a management system compliant with international standards in the areas of information security governance, risk management, and business continuity. As an internationally recognized third-party certification body, “Fabao International Certification” conducted this certification in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, performing a comprehensive assessment of “Humen Technology’s” information security policies,asset management, access control, internal audit system, and business continuity management in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. The audit results confirmed that the company has established a comprehensive information security management framework, with management procedures and control measures that meet international standard requirements and comply with the global certification specifications of the Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF). “Humen Technology” has long specialized in CAE engineering simulation and analysis, SAP enterprise resource planning solutions, and digital transformation services, with clients spanning high-tech manufacturing, traditional industries, financial services, and distribution and retail. Passing the ISO 27001 certification demonstrates that the company has institutionalized its information security management to meet clients’ high standards for intellectual property protection, confidential data management, and system security. The professional certification team at “Fabao International Certification” noted that a company’s successful certification of its information security management system indicates that it has established a systematic, institutionalized, and continuously improving management mechanism. By establishing a management system that complies with international standards, “Humen Technology” demonstrates the professional capabilities of Taiwan’s technology services industry in the field of information security. “Fabao International Certification” has long provided information security management system certification services to help companies strengthen their information security governance capabilities. In the future, it will continue to promote the establishment of information security protection systems that comply with international standards across various industries in Taiwan through professional certification.

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