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🌍International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, from science to ͏action: c͏omment les ͏règles mondiales accompagnent le changement clima͏tique

The adoption of the Montreal Protocol in 1987 marks one of the world's great environmental success stories. Thanks to l͏a cooperation between countries, discharges ͏of substances that damage the ozone layer - especially CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) and HCFCs - have fallen by over 98%. This well rdinated action has led to a spectacular improvement: the famous "hole" in l͏a ozone layer above͏

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16/09/2025
International news

Coping with major fires: the strategic importance of ISO 14001 certification

Context and challenges of massive fires The summer of 2025 is already being marked by an upsurge in large-scale fires in Europe, exacerbated by heatwave and drought conditions: Sardinia (Italy): In Punta Molentis, fires surrounded bathers, leading to the evacuation of 200 people from the coast. Peloponnese and Evia (Greece): More than 55 fires were reported in 24 hours,

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31/07/2025
Mongolia

60 years of Franco-Mongolian relations: Moncertf and AFNOR International celebrate National Day in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, July 14, 2025 - In a landmark celebration of diplomacy and cultural partnership, Afnor International was proudly represented by Moncertf LLC at the French National Day reception hosted by the French Embassy in Mongolia. This year's event was of particular significance, commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Mongolia, established

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24/07/2025
Algeria

ISO 50001 certification: GL1K Complex, an example of energy performance

Complexe GL1K is proud to announce its ISO 50001 V 2018 energy management system certification, obtained on July 10, 2025. This distinction marks a decisive step towards improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The certification body AFNOR Algérie conducted an in-depth audit from July 7 to 10, 2025,

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16/07/2025
International news

Become a CSR champion: certification as your secret weapon

In an ever-changing world, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a strategic pillar for organizations wishing to stand out from the crowd. As the year 2025 is marked by regulatory changes and increased transparency, companies must now integrate a real and measurable CSR approach. In this context, ethical certification is a valuable asset that reinforces environmental measures.

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27/06/2025
International news

PAS 24000:2022 now equivalent to SA8000 for participation in tenders.

⚖️ We would like to draw your attention to a very important ruling by the Piedmont Regional Administrative Court (TAR) (ruling no. 924/2024) which recognizes the PAS 24000:2022 standard as equivalent to the SA8000 standard for participation in tenders. The FSSC 24000 standard incorporates the internationally recognized independent PAS 24000 standard (Specification for Social Management Systems), which includes social performance requirements.

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18/06/2025
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