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. The financing […]
In view of the accelerating loss of biodiversity worldwide, it is imperative that organizations have organized instruments to intervene in a tangible and coherent way. It is in this context that the voluntary ISO 17298 standard has been introduced, as the first global standard entirely dedicated to biodiversity. This standard, initiated
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-coordinated action has led to a spectacular improvement.
Regulatory developments in Europe have taken a significant turn with the introduction of the "Stop the clock" mechanism under the CSRD directive. This mechanism offers welcome leeway to deepen commitments and better anticipate future requirements. However, this delay should not be seen as an opportunity to relax,
Today, companies are increasingly aware of the importance of integrating sustainable practices into their supply chain. ISO 20400 certification on sustainable procurement offers a structured route to achieving this goal, while generating significant benefits for businesses. The ISO 20400 standard provides guidelines for integrating sustainable
At a time when environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are playing a key role in corporate strategies, AFNOR Group, a recognized player in the development of voluntary standards, certification and training, presents its activity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) report for the past year. This report, more than a simple assessment, is
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We are pleased to announce that Quaser Certificazioni S.r.l, the Italian subsidiary of the AFNOR Group, has recently obtained a new accreditation from ACCREDIA on the FEMB (Fédération Européenne du Mobilier de Bureau) sustainability scheme for office furniture. This is a private German certification system. Certification is based on
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