International standards for quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management will undergo major changes in 2026. Behind these sometimes technical acronyms—ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001—lie essential tools for companies, which structure their organization and their commitment to their stakeholders. A year of change From
On January 21, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., AFNOR is organizing a seminar dedicated to the new ISO 14001, the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). This event is designed to help professionals and companies understand the main changes and prepare for the transition to the updated version of the standard. ISO 14001, the benchmark standard for environmental management systems, recognized as
AFNOR Italia recently organized the online seminar "UNI/PdR 125 Certification: Integrating Gender Equality into Business Processes," dedicated to exploring national practices for gender equality certification and understanding how to promote and monitor inclusive organizational policies and systems. The event, held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., was attended by numerous professionals, including managers of
In a world undergoing digital transformation, access to digital skills has become a key factor in social and professional inclusion. The International Labor Organization (ILO) recently launched a digital training program in Ethiopia for refugees and local communities. This initiative illustrates the importance of reducing the digital divide in order to build a more resilient and sustainable economy. It is part of a global trend.
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 must double by 2025 and triple by 2035.
Seven years after its first study, the AFNOR Group has drawn up an updated portrait of Quality, Safety and Environment (QSE) professionals. This fast-changing function is becoming a strategic pillar in the overall performance of organizations, but is still in search of recognition. Profile of QSE professionals The QSE function is becoming increasingly feminized: 63% of respondents are women, compared with 54% in 2006.
Afnor Italia organizza un seminario gratuito online sulla UNI/PdR 125:2022, dedicato all'integrazione della parità di genere nei processi aziendali. L'evento si terrà martedì 2 dicembre 2025, dalle 10:00 alle 12:00, e sarà rivolto a HR Manager, Sustainability Officer, consulenti e direzioni aziendali. Un'occasione per approfondire la norma, analizzare casi pratici e confrontarsi con esperti del settore. Certificazione UNI/PdR 125: integrare la parità di genere nei
Blockchain is no longer a concept reserved for insiders. In just a few years, it has established itself as a tool of trust for businesses, institutions and citizens alike. Recent news stories, from Mexico to China, Europe and North Africa, show the extent to which this technology is transforming the way we validate, certify and secure information.
Il seminario AFNOR Italia si è concluso con successo AFNOR Italia ha recentemente organizzato il seminario "ISO 9001:2026 - Come cambia la gestione per la qualità", un'occasione preziosa per approfondire in anteprima le novità introdotte nella futura versione della norma più adottata al mondo. L'evento, tenutosi il 20 novembre 2025, ha riscosso un grande successo e ha visto la partecipazione di numerosi professionisti interessati a
For twenty years, the international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has been helping organizations worldwide to structure their information security management and strengthen their resilience in the face of cyber threats. Updated regularly, it has become a benchmark tool in an environment marked by a proliferation of regulations and the growing complexity of digital risks. 🌍 A voluntary, universal and recognized standard