The ISO Show

Dec 10 2024 200 ep. 24 mins 7
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#200 FESPA’s sustainable transformation with ISO 20121

Dec 10 2024 30 mins  
On average, international events emit over 2,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases, which is the equivalent to what 270 UK citizens emit in a whole year. The events industry has been under scrutiny for a number of years in regard to its sustainability, with many factors such as international and domestic travel and exhibition waste to consider, it’s quite a beast to tackle! Back in

#199 The First Step Towards Safe and Ethical AI – ISO 42001 Gap Analysis

Nov 20 2024 20 mins  
AI has been integrated into almost every aspect of our lives, from everyday software we use at work, to the algorithms that determine what content is recommended to us at home. While extraordinary in its capabilities, it isn’t infallible and will open up everyone to new and emerging risks. Legislation and regulations are finally catching up to the rapid adoption of this technol

#198 How communication can make or break your Management System

Nov 12 2024 28 mins  
One of the biggest contributors to a stagnating ISO Management System is a failure to communicate. This has certainly been true in our experience with implementing ISO Standards for over 18 years, and as a result, we make sure to highlight awareness and communication as an integral step of the Implementation process. It’s a wasted effort only to have your management system gat

#197 What is a SWOT and PESTLE?

Nov 06 2024 36 mins  
A crucial part of Implementing any ISO Standard is addressing your risks and opportunities. This is a key part of Clause 4 Context of the organisation, which expresses and explicit need to review and assess what internal and external factors could help and hinder in achieving your business goals. While ISO Standards don’t define a definitive method of doing so, many have adop

#196 Reed & Mackay’s Carbon Verification Journey

Oct 30 2024 30 mins  
Business travel remains one of our largest sources of greenhouse emissions, accounting for 26% of the UK’s total emissions. In an ideal world, no one would have to travel to work or events, some might even point to the way everyone adapted in COVID as a prime example of this in practice. However, for many that model of work is not feasible in the long-term. So, how can we redu

#195 The Role of ESG in Procurement

Oct 22 2024 37 mins  
Purchasing goods and services is a necessity for any business, whether that’s simply stocking up on office supplies, or looking for someone to manage your IT environment. Procurement has a key role to play in keeping things running smoothly, along with facilitating the core values of businesses as priorities change, such as a commitment to ESG compliance. In this episode, Ia

#194 Clyde & Co’s Carbon Verification Journey

Oct 15 2024 34 mins  
Sustainability is an area that affects all businesses, no matter the sector. We are all currently contributing to the climate crisis, from travel and hospitality to manufacturing to those working in an office or from home. You may be surprised to hear that the legal sector is currently one of the leaders in championing sustainability, not just in enforcing new environmental leg

#193 Understanding ESG Reporting – CSDDD

Oct 09 2024 14 mins  
Did you know that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans? As a result, we can expect to see more mandatory and voluntary regulations that require carbon emissions reporting to verify your ESG and net zero claims. In this episode, Mel closes out the ESG Reporting Disclosures series by explai

#192 Understanding ESG Reporting – CSRD

Oct 02 2024 13 mins  
2030 is fast approaching and we’re already falling behind on our Net Zero targets, which will take a coordinated collective effort to get back on track. As a result, businesses are coming under increasing pressure to monitor, report and reduce their energy use and carbon emissions to meet net zero targets. This has led to an increase in both mandatory and voluntary regulations

#191 Understanding ESG Reporting – ISSB S2

Sep 17 2024 20 mins  
Businesses are coming under increasing pressure to monitor, report and reduce their energy use and carbon emissions to meet net zero targets. As a result, we’re seeing an increase in both mandatory and voluntary regulations that require carbon emissions reporting to verify your net zero claims. In this episode, Mel continues the ESG Reporting Disclosures series by explaining w