#130 focusYour gateway to International Standards our vision FOR A BETTER WORLD #130 6 ISOfocusSeptember-October 2018 44 50 2 Unleashing action with International Standards Comment by Sergio Mujica. 4 How ISO standards support the 2030 Agenda Mapping the Sustainable Development Goals. ISOfocus September-October 2018 – ISSN 2226-1095 6 Our common roadmap ISOfocus, the magazine of the International Organization for Standardization, is published six times a year. You can discover more content on our Website Joining forces for the 2030 Agenda. at iso.org/isofocus, or by staying connected with us on : 12 A well-watered world TWITTER FACEBOOK googleplusYoutubeFlickrlinkedin Our quest to save a thirsty planet. Head of Communication | Katie Bird 20 How Hilton is going green Editor-in-Chief | Elizabeth Gasiorowski-Denis Making hospitality sustainable Writers | Barnaby Lewis, Clare Naden 30 26 12 with ISO 50001. 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In addition, the 2030 Agenda integrates in a balanced manner the three dimensions of sustainable develop- ment – economic, social and environmental – and many of our 22 000 ISO standards contribute to these three components : • Economic growth by facilitating trade, interop- erability and the dissemination of good business practices and new technologies • Environmental integrity by promoting good environmental management with standards on air, water or soil quality, or supporting the accounting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions in the context of emissions trading, as well as by provid- ing standards on energy efficiency and renewable sources • Societal equity with standards related to consumer protection and information, social responsibility, health technologies and services and, more Unleashing recently, safety in the workplace How can we contribute to the United Nations goals and translate them into actions ? How can standards be developed and used to attain these goals ? In order to ensure progress and the increased use of standards action as tools to support the SDGs, ISO has set out concrete actions to enhance the visibility of our standards. First with International Standards and foremost, the SDG-Standards Mapping Tool con- taining some 600 standards that support the SDGs will further spur progress for organizations aiming to fulfil the 2030 Agenda. Launched officially at this year’s ISO General Assembly, Sergio Mujica, ISO Secretary-General. the dedicated section on ISO.org represents a first-ever ith increasing demands placed on the planet by a grow- attempt for ISO to consolidate standards in support of ing population, sustainable development is one of the the SDGs in a coherent way. The online tool, which pre- them in the implementation stage is central to tackling biggest challenges we are facing today. The 2030 Agenda sents each UN SDG and gives examples of the standards some of the world’s most global challenges by 2030. Wrepresents a global consensus to achieve sustainable development that can contribute to its achievement, will continue to Moreover, ISO maintains strong links with, and works to worldwide in just over a decade, ensuring that no one is left behind. grow and evolve as new projects and fields of work are facilitate, the efforts of the wider United Nations family. The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), added in ISO. We reach out to various UN agencies, and engage with Together, adopted in the framework of the 2030 Agenda, are a universal call As part of ongoing efforts and commitment to the donor bodies such as the World Bank, with the aim to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all 2030 Agenda, we need to strengthen our collaborative of promoting greater awareness of ISO standards in with ISO standards, people enjoy peace and prosperity. efforts and work together to keep pace, maximizing our support of the SDGs. We have also joined a network of International Standards tackle a host of global challenges. They collective strengths and putting our resources to better large organizations in the pledge to be an International are solutions for industries, businesses and communities. They use. This is why ISO’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda Gender Champion, to advance gender parity in execu- we can contribute promote innovation, and spread knowledge and best practice. includes strong partnerships and engagement with other tive management. They also help protect consumers from unsafe and harmful prod- organizations. Companies, governments and organizations around the to making ucts. As such, International Standards are key to supporting the With over 700 international and regional organizations world will increasingly find in our collection of Interna- implementation of the SDGs and making them a reality. in formal liaison relations with ISO technical committees, tional Standards solutions to ensure their sustainability ISO works with leading experts and partners from around the the true value of these partnerships is not only the tech- – and, in so doing, exercise their intrinsic value to the 2030 Agenda globe to provide relevant tools that can be applied everywhere. nical expertise, but also the connections across institu- the sustainable development of the planet. Together, From climate change to energy efficiency, our standards respond to tions that have been built up over the years. Their active with ISO standards, we can contribute to making the a reality. global needs and help benchmark our progress against the SDGs. involvement in shaping ISO standards and supporting 2030 Agenda a reality, so no one is left behind. ■ 2 | ISOfocus_130 ISOfocus_130 | 3 How ISO standards support the 2030 Agenda The United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda, a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity framed by 17 Sustainable Development Goals that balance the three dimensions of development : economic, social and environmental. Seventeen bold and transformative steps that are urgently needed to shift the world on to a sustainable and resilient path. Note : Standards are regularly updated and may evolve over time. ISO 14020 series ISO 14080 (environmental labelling) (methodologies on climate action) ISO 37120 ISO 21070 (city indicators) (protection of marine environment) The ISO portfolio contains more ISO 12812 series ISO 14055-1 (mobile financial services) (combatting land degradation than 22 000 International and desertification) Standards supporting all areas covered by the Sustainable ISO 50501 Development Goals. Here’s how (innovation ISO 37001 management) (anti-bribery they help make an impact. management) ISO 44001 ISO 20400 ISO 45001 (collaborative (sustainable procurement) (occupational health business and safety) relationships) ISO 22000 family (food safety management) ISO 50001 (energy management) ISO 13485 ISO 24516-1 (medical devices) (drinking water distribution networks) For more information, please visit our Website ISO 21001 ISO 26000 (management systems for (social responsibility) www.iso.org/sdg educational organizations) : Gaëlle Marcel/Unsplash : Gaëlle Photo Our common roadmap Nearly three years after the official launch of the post-2015 agenda, which plots the path for a better world by 2030, people are still grappling with how to make the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality. But perhaps the ambitious nature of the SDGs should give us some valuable clues on how to go about it. The new partnerships and collaborations encouraged by the goals represent a starting point for making the 2030 Agenda a truly global endeavour. s a major operational hub of the interna- There is shared recognition that this Agenda will only be met through strate- tional system, Geneva brings together many gic partnerships and active collaboration among organizations and different actors who play a key role in implementing stakeholders. In Geneva, my office is particularly active in bringing partners theA Sustainable