As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, organizations face growing pressure to ensure their AI systems are responsible, ethical, and safe. Recognizing this need, ISO and IEC have released a groundbreaking new standard: ISO/IEC 42005:2025 – Information technology— Artificial intelligence— AI system impact assessment.
In today’s interconnected and sustainability-focused economy, traceability and transparency across supply chains are no longer optional — they are essential. Two key ISO standards currently under development aim to strengthen these capabilities by establishing internationally recognized frameworks for managing chain of custody information: ISO/DIS 13662, Mass Balance, and ISO/DIS 13659, Book and Claim.
In April 2025, a significant update reached the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage for ISO 9000 Quality management — Fundamentals and vocabulary — the global reference for quality management fundamentals and vocabulary. While ISO 9001 defines the requirements for quality management systems (QMS), ISO 9000 frames the principles and language that shape how quality is understood and implemented, starting from the very top of the organization. Although the final publication is still pending, the DIS version already signals significant strategic shifts that executives should prepare for.
As we proceed into 2025, March brings a wave of influential ISO developments, spanning artificial intelligence, sustainability, facility management, innovation ecosystems, and circular economy value networks. This month’s updates emphasize trust, resilience, transparency, and integrated lifecycle management—cornerstones for long-term organizational success in a rapidly evolving world.