Keep standards-development rules out of your implementation checklist
A practical reading workflow for keeping standards-development procedures separate from organizational requirements and locally chosen implementation practices.
NIST opens consultation on an executive cybersecurity handbook aligned with CSF 2.0
NIST’s draft executive cybersecurity handbook follows CSF 2.0’s structure. Comments close December 4; practitioners can review leadership reporting without assuming new requirements.
Choosing useful waste indicators: distinguish prevention, diversion and disposal
Build a waste dashboard that separates generation from destination, explains changes in output and turns uncertain data into practical follow-up actions.
SBTi keeps financial institutions’ near-term target route available without a fixed end date
SBTi has confirmed that financial institutions can continue using its near-term target route without a specified end date. Target review responsibilities remain distinct.
ISO adopts Paris Statement: a resilience policy signal, not new audit requirements
ISO’s Paris Statement strengthens its focus on adaptation and resilience, but introduces no new audit criteria or certification transition deadlines.
Writing procedures employees can use: start with the task, not the template
A practical workflow for turning process knowledge into clear procedures: map the task, choose the right format, explain decisions and test the result with users.
Preparing for the ISO/IEC 17065 replacement draft without assuming new requirements
ISO/IEC 17065 remains a replacement draft in the opened catalogue. Prepare monitoring and review activities without assuming new requirements or transition deadlines.
EU cyber authorities urge immediate action on two critical PHP vulnerabilities
EU cyber authorities urge immediate remediation of two PHP vulnerabilities, including checks with hosting providers and suppliers whose products may contain PHP.
GHG Protocol outlines possible Scope 2 transition; requirements and dates remain open
GHG Protocol has outlined two proposed Scope 2 market-based methods and a possible transition, but requirements, implementation timing and technical details remain unresolved.
ISO/UNDP 53001 published: assessing readiness for an SDG management system
ISO/UNDP 53001:2026 introduces requirements for managing SDG contributions. An initial review can focus on impacts, ownership and evidence without assuming a compliance deadline.