June brought a diverse and forward-looking set of ISO developments spanning sustainability, digital trust, governance, and next-generation management systems. From quality management and remote working to data collaboration, AI incident reporting, and sharing economy frameworks, the month’s progress signals ISO’s intensified effort to equip organizations for an increasingly interconnected, circular, and responsible global economy.
Newly published standards
ISO 50002-1:2025, ISO 50002-2:2025, ISO 50002-3:2025 – Energy audits
This three-part series offers practical and scalable guidance for energy audits in buildings and industrial processes, advancing energy efficiency.
ISO 37303:2025 & ISO 37302:2025 – Compliance management
Fresh guidance for developing organizational compliance competence and evaluating system effectiveness—now published to support organizational integrity.
ISO/IEC 25389:2025 – IT — The Safe Framework
Introduces a secure framework for IT governance and architecture in sensitive environments, with a focus on resilience and data safety.
ISO/TS 14076:2025 – Environmental techno-economic assessment
A forward-looking tool that supports organizations in evaluating environmental investments with economic rationale and transparency.
Final Draft International Standards (FDIS): Editorials before publication
ISO/IEC FDIS 12792 – Transparency taxonomy of AI systems
A foundational framework for classifying the transparency levels of AI systems, enabling developers, users, and regulators to align expectations and risk management practices. This is a pivotal contribution from ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 to the governance of trustworthy AI.
ISO/IEC FDIS 27404 – Cybersecurity labelling for consumer IoT
Introduces a structured labelling framework for evaluating and communicating the cybersecurity posture of consumer IoT devices, supporting informed user decisions and safer ecosystems.
ISO/IEC DTR 21221 – Beneficial AI systems
A vital vision document that frames how AI can be aligned with positive societal and ethical outcomes—bridging innovation and values.
ISO/DTS 19387 – Service excellence maturity model
Provides organizations with a structured approach to assess and enhance their service excellence capabilities, driving continuous improvement through a practical maturity scale.
ISO/IEC DTS 42119-2 – Testing of AI — Overview of testing AI systems
An essential overview of AI testing methodologies, forming part of a broader ISO framework aimed at ensuring AI reliability, explainability, and safety.
ISO/FDIS 14019-1, ISO/FDIS 14019-2, and ISO/FDIS 14019-4 – Sustainability information validation and verification
This multipart suite establishes a robust framework for verifying sustainability claims across various industries, thereby reinforcing transparency and credibility in ESG reporting.
ISO/DTR 59031 – Circular economy — Performance-based case analysis
Presents real-world applications of performance-based circular economy strategies, equipping decision-makers with proven approaches to sustainable transformation.
ISO/DPAS 45007 – OH&S risks and climate change
A timely standard providing guidance on how climate change and climate action intersect with occupational health and safety—helping organizations proactively manage evolving environmental and human risk landscapes.
ISO/FDIS 17620 – Biodiversity net gain in development projects
Formalizes how biodiversity improvements can be systematically integrated into project planning, enabling measurable net positive ecological outcomes.
ISO/IEC DTS 27564 – Privacy engineering models
Guides organizations on leveraging models in privacy-by-design workflows—enhancing protection strategies in the age of AI and pervasive data use.
Draft International Standards (DIS): Nearing publication
ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 12207 – Software life cycle processes
A cornerstone for systems and software engineering, this updated edition ensures consistency and traceability across the software development lifecycle, aligning with modern DevOps and agile practices.
ISO/DIS 999 – Guidelines for content and presentation of indexes
Supports libraries, publishers, and information managers with structured, accessible approaches to index creation across digital and physical content.
ISO/DIS 42503 – Sharing economy — Framework for implementation
A comprehensive foundation for trustworthy, scalable sharing economy models, supporting digital platform governance and stakeholder accountability.
ISO/IEC DIS 38505-1 – Governance of data
Extends ISO/IEC 38500’s governance principles to the critical realm of data, giving boards and executives clear responsibilities for data strategy and oversight.
ISO/DIS 28022 – Security management system processes
Provides actionable guidance for building, maintaining, and auditing security management systems aligned with ISO’s security and resilience principles.
ISO/DIS 20252 – Market, opinion and social research — Service requirements
A trusted framework for reliable and ethical research practices, now updated to reflect digital data analytics and AI-assisted insight generation.
ISO/IEC DIS 25642 – Data governance — Data collaboration framework
A timely new draft that enables secure, efficient, and interoperable data sharing across enterprise boundaries and ecosystems.
ISO/DIS 30201 – Human resources management systems
Establishes organizational requirements for modern HR practices, focusing on transparency, fairness, and alignment with business strategy.
ISO/DIS 14001 – Environmental management systems
The updated cornerstone of environmental responsibility reaffirms ISO’s commitment to measurable and auditable ecological performance.
ISO/DIS 41002 – Facility management — Organization development
Empowers facility leaders to build adaptive, digitally enabled, and performance-oriented FM organizations.
ISO/DIS 19011 – Guidelines for auditing management systems
Updated guidance that aligns auditing techniques with today’s integrated, multi-system environments, including remote audits and digital evidence.
ISO/IEC DIS 38501-1 – Governance of IT — Implementation guidance
Translates governance principles into practical approaches for IT strategy, operations, and accountability.
ISO/IEC DIS 29151 – Protection of personally identifiable information (PII)
Strengthens controls for privacy protection in today’s hyperconnected digital ecosystems, critical for GDPR and cross-border compliance.
Committee Drafts (CD): Key Standards in Progress
ISO/CD 45008 – Occupational health and safety in remote work
Addresses workplace wellbeing and risk management in increasingly hybrid and remote-first environments.
ISO/CD 37401 – Diversity management systems
Formalizes diversity as a management discipline, offering requirements and guidance to organizations seeking inclusive cultures.
ISO/CD 44001 & ISO/CD TS 44005 – Collaborative business relationships
Builds capacity for strategic partnerships through standardized leadership and collaboration models.
Working Drafts (WD): Early-stage developments
ISO/WD 21520 – Project and portfolio management with AI
Outlines how artificial intelligence is reshaping project management, with guidance on implications, tools, and decision support.
ISO/WD TS 32219 – Sustainable finance terminology
Develops a much-needed shared language around impact, risk, and IT systems in ESG and sustainable finance reporting.
New work items (AWI, PWI): New proposals to watch
ISO/NP 59001 – Circular economy management systems
A significant new proposal is defining how organizations can operationalize circular economy principles through structured systems.
ISO/IEC NP TS 42119-8 – Testing of generative AI prompt systems
A cutting-edge draft tackling quality evaluation for generative AI systems—paving the way for the responsible deployment of large language models.
ISO/NP 25819 – Circular value networks
A progressive standard-in-progress offering blueprints for organizing value chains around circular economy goals.
Spotlight on the Sharing Economy
June also marked a growing wave of standardization efforts around the sharing economy. In addition to the implementation framework (ISO/DIS 42503), key committee drafts such as:
- ISO/CD TR 42504 – Provider verification examples
- ISO/CD TR 42505 – Shared manufacturing models
- ISO/PWI 42510 – Short-term rental guidance
- ISO/PWI 4250 – Verification practices on digital platforms
…aim to professionalize and scale platform-based business models while safeguarding consumer rights, provider responsibilities, and regulatory harmony.
Looking Ahead
June 2025 showcased ISO’s broadening role in equipping organizations with structured, globally aligned tools for responsible governance, operational excellence, and sustainable innovation. Whether you’re rethinking your data governance strategy, embracing collaborative leadership, or navigating the fast-evolving AI and circular economy landscapes, this month’s developments point the way forward.
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