ISO is continuously shaping the global landscape with new standards that address pressing issues in various industries. Here’s a spotlight on some key standards currently in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, covering brand reputation, human resources, environmental management, IT management, security, and more.
Brand & Reputation
ISO/DIS 21800: Guidelines for Organizations to Increase Consumer Understanding of Online Terms and Conditions
In a world where consumers often skip reading the fine print, this standard aims to make online terms and conditions more transparent and accessible. It provides guidelines to enhance consumer trust and understanding, helping organizations improve their reputation while fostering ethical business practices.
Human Resource Management
ISO/DIS 29997: Internships — Quality Guidelines for Host Organizations
This standard establishes quality guidelines for organizations hosting interns, ensuring mutually beneficial experiences that foster professional growth and maintain ethical practices.
ISO/DIS 30414: Human Resource Management — Guidelines for Internal and External Human Capital Reporting
By providing a framework for reporting human capital metrics, this standard helps organizations enhance transparency, build trust with stakeholders, and improve decision-making related to workforce management.
Environmental Management
ISO/DIS 13208: Biodiversity — Vocabulary
Standardized terminology for biodiversity ensures clarity in discussions and initiatives, contributing to global efforts to protect ecosystems.
ISO/DIS 14019 Series: Sustainability Information
A multi-part series offering principles and requirements for validating and verifying sustainability information:
- Part 1: General principles and requirements.
- Part 2: Verification process principles and requirements.
- Part 4: Validation and verification body requirements.
These standards aim to standardize sustainability reporting, ensuring credibility and trustworthiness.
IT Management
ISO/IEC DIS 9837: Systems and Software Engineering — Systems Resilience Concepts
Focused on resilience, this standard defines concepts to help organizations develop systems capable of withstanding and recovering from disruptions.
ISO/IEC DIS 19770-5: IT Asset Management — Overview and Vocabulary
This foundational standard for IT asset management provides consistent terminology, enabling better communication and efficient resource management across IT ecosystems.
Security & Resilience
ISO/IEC DIS 25389: Information Technology — Safe Framework
A new framework aimed at enhancing IT security, providing a structured approach to safeguard sensitive information and systems.
ISO/DIS 22300: Security and Resilience — Vocabulary
This standard compiles essential terminology to promote a shared understanding of concepts in security and resilience.
Quality Management
ISO/DIS 10012: Quality Management — Requirements for Measurement Management Systems
This standard outlines requirements to ensure reliable and accurate measurement processes, supporting high-quality outcomes across industries.
Supply Chain Management
ISO/DIS 31510: Cold Chain Logistics — Terminology
By standardizing terminology, this document supports consistency and clarity in cold chain logistics, ensuring product integrity during transportation and storage.
ISO/DIS 22373: Security and Resilience — Authenticity, Integrity, and Trust for Products and Documents
A framework for establishing trustworthy supply and value chains, this standard addresses critical issues like counterfeiting and fraud.
Why these standards matter
These ongoing projects reflect ISO’s commitment to addressing current and future challenges across industries. From sustainability and security to human resources and quality management, these standards provide organizations with practical tools to enhance performance, foster trust, and drive innovation.