Each and every sector of the UK economy will be impacted by the challenge of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the UK by 2050. With COP26 in the news, catch up now on BSI’s Net Zero Week webinars. They provide a detailed look at the key issues and opportunities businesses will face during their transition.
October's Update Standards magazine is packed with the latest on standards, from new to withdrawn, revised to European, and more. Highlights include regulatory requirements for quality management for medical devices, pavements, office lighting, and cyber security for road vehicles.
If something is going wrong in your company, wouldn’t it be better to know sooner rather than later?
Whistle blowers might have a negative reputation in business, but in reality, they can be a great asset, helping to flag up issues before they turn into full-blown disasters.
Standards set out a consensus view on the best way of doing something. But what happens when change is so fast that best practice is evolving all the time? This article sets out the different options to develop standards to meet different needs, including a new flexible approach for fast-changing markets.
Did you know that all BSI members can now get their hands on a digital membership badge? Use it on your website or your emails, or social media, and viewers can click through to see a version of your membership certificate. A clear statement about your commitment to working to the very best standards. And being part of a wider community of serious standards users.
We all know the importance of independent validation of the quality of your organization. It can help businesses stay competitive and boost reputations.
But what’s the difference between certification and accreditation, two words often used interchangeably? Let’s take a closer look.
Standards have a critical role to play in supporting and enabling the global climate commitment. Now the London Declaration is a commitment by the International Organization for Standardization and BSI to actively factor climate science into the development of standards. It is also a pledge to involve those who are most vulnerable to climate change in the standard development process.
The expert panels on BSI webinars provide valuable guidance and insight on current business issues and the associated standards. Available live or on demand, our webinars are concise, informative and cover what you need to know on a host of hot topics. Why not see whether there is a free webinar that’s relevant for your field?
Smaller firms produce half of business-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But how do you go about reducing those emissions? The Little Book of Net Zero for Small Businesses provides a practical guide to cutting your carbon, whatever the size of your organisation. It’s free to download.
The full transition to UKCA marking has been extended by a year from 1 January 2022 to the same date in 2023. But it is important not to delay to ensure all required products receive the UKCA mark before the revised deadline: 1 January 2023.
