Driving effective and accountable climate action through International Standards
11-22 November 2024
Join ISO at COP29
As the world comes together for COP29, the urgency of the climate crisis has never been greater. With a strong presence at the conference, ISO will showcase how International Standards are key to transform ambitious climate commitments into concrete, measurable actions.
Want to be part of the solution? Visit the Standards Pavilion and discover how ISO standards can help accelerate your climate goals. Together, let’s turn ambition into action and drive meaningful progress!
Visit the Standards Pavilion
Check out our inspiring programme and discover how International Standards are driving climate solutions that can help fast-track your climate goals.
Explore the sessionsCatalysing climate solutions through standards
Trusted, globally recognized standards offer a consistent and harmonized approach to climate action that works across countries and industries. By adopting International Standards, governments and organizations worldwide can:
- Ensure recognition, credibility, and accountability through transparent, verifiable sustainability practices
- Support climate policy with reliable frameworks for mitigation, adaptation and financing
- Foster cohesion between planning, action and reporting on climate initiatives
With its extensive portfolio of standards, ISO provides practical tools to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, turning global climate commitments into tangible, sustainable progress.
Learn more about ISO standards and environmental sustainability.
The Standards Pavilion
Central to ISO’s presence at COP29 is the Standards Pavilion, located in the Blue Zone – a vibrant hub where the standards community can connect with key stakeholders. Throughout the week, ISO and its pavilion partners will host a series of interactive sessions, bringing together experts, policymakers and negotiators to discuss how International Standards can drive climate action forward.
Top climate standards
- For companies and organizations of any type that require practical tools to manage their environmental responsibilities.
- Sustainable finance — Guidance on the application of sustainability principles for organizations in the financial sector
- A tool for policy makers and all who work towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions for their business, group or country.
- ISO’s standard for helping organizations manage their energy performance.
- Hydrogen technologies — Methodology for determining the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production, conditioning and transport of hydrogen to consumption gate
Spotlight on ISO’s participation
ISO will take part in a range of activities, where we’ll engage with key stakeholders and share insights on how standards can drive impactful climate action. This is your chance to dive into the practical applications of standards in addressing urgent climate challenges – from financing solutions to effective policy implementation.
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Official UNFCCC side event
Action with impact: Critical enablers for fulfilling national commitments
Join our side event to explore how public-private co-creation, data, and standards can unlock accountable and effective climate action and finance. Hear from ISO and leading organizations, including the University of Exeter, CEBDS, CDP, and WBCSD, and contribute to this vital conversation on fulfilling national climate commitments.
ISO at the Standards Pavilion
Meet the ISO community
Join ISO at the Standards Pavilion for a series of engaging sessions that showcase the vital role of International Standards in driving sustainability and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of climate standards!
Launch of the ISO ESG implementation principles
Join ISO, ABNT, BSI and SCC on 14 November!
ISO's ESG Implementation Principles will be officially introduced during the session "Integrating ESG: Best practices and innovations" at the Standards Pavilion. This is a unique opportunity to explore effective strategies and innovative approaches for integrating ESG criteria into an organization's operations.
Be part of the standards movement at COP29
Join ISO in driving positive change as we unite to combat climate change through International Standards. Here’s how you can get involved:
Help spread the word
Use our resources to amplify the message around climate action and standards. Share them with your networks to raise awareness.
Join the conversation
Engage with thought leaders and experts at the Standards Pavilion. Be part of the broader discussion and share your insights on how standards can drive climate solutions.
Share your stories
Connect with ISO on social media! Share your views and let us know how standards have empowered your climate action efforts using the hashtag #climatestandards.
Supporting climate policy
International Standards are practical tools for aligning climate policies worldwide. By providing robust frameworks for critical action like mitigation, adaptation and financing, ISO standards make it easier for governments and organizations to cooperate, measure progress and verify compliance across sectors and regions.
Standards supports national and international policy efforts by enabling consistent, comparable and verifiable climate action. This global alignment not only promotes accountability for climate initiatives, but fosters cooperation on an international scale.
Connect with ISO
Let’s drive meaningful change together. Reach out to your national ISO member for more information on how we can help shape effective climate policies.
See list of ISO members.
Collaborating for greater impact
Global action requires cohesion between planning, execution and reporting on climate initiatives. At ISO, we’re committed to demystifying the complexities of regulations, frameworks and standards, fostering clarity and alignment within the climate ecosystem. We invite sustainability standards setters, as well as reporting and disclosure bodies, to join forces in crafting climate solutions that are not only relevant and interoperable, but also make a lasting impact.
By working together, we can forge a deeper understanding of the standards ecosystem, empowering governments, organizations and policymakers to plan, implement and report on their climate initiatives with confidence.
Let’s work together
Explore opportunities for collaboration with ISO! Together, we can develop standards that close the gaps in climate initiatives and create a lasting positive impact.
Must-read resources on climate and standards
How are greenhouse gas emissions, especially CO2, reduced with the help of ISO standards? This brochure describes the standards in the ISO 1406x series and how these advance the transition to a zero-carbon economy.
How do ISO standards help organizations and communities become climate-resilient? This brochure introduces the ISO 1409x series designed to assess the impacts of climate change and put in place measures for effective adaptation.
Once a fringe investment, green and sustainable finance is fast gaining interest among investors worldwide. So what exactly are these types of investment, and why do we need them? Green finance is one of a number of terms used to describe activities related to the two-way interaction between the environment …
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Media contacts
For media inquiries regarding ISO's participation in COP29 and the role of International Standards in climate action, please contact our Communications team. We are happy to provide information, arrange interviews, and share resources.
