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ISO 14001 is the leading international standard for environmental management systems (EMS), with more than 670,000 organizations certified worldwide. It provides a structured framework to manage environmental responsibilities effectively, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen credibility. With a renewed focus on today’s environmental priorities – from climate change and biodiversity to resource efficiency and supply chain transparency – ISO 14001:2026 makes it easier for organizations of all sizes to embed environmental management into their strategy, achieve tangible results, and demonstrate real impact. In this episode, Matthew speaks with environmental sustainability expert and standards-maker Emma Pye about the drivers behind the new edition of ISO 14001 and the key issues and debates shaping the changes. Emma also discusses the key changes themselves, how organizations can adapt in practice, and the wider impact of ISO 14001 on sustainability and environmental performance. Since it’s The Standards Show, Emma also shares her standards journey. Find out more about the issues raised in this episode. ISO 14001:2026 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Adam Mason, a Medical Device Testing Engineer at Element Materials Technology, a global testing, inspection, and certification company that helps ensure products meet safety and quality standards. In 2025 he represented the UK, BSI and its partners on the IEC Young Professionals Programme – the prestigious professional development initiative that brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe. Adam shares his motivations for getting involved in standards, the impact standards-making is having on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals Programme Medical devices Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Nika Piekut, an Electronics Engineer with the LPA Group, a UK engineering company that designs and supplies LED lighting, electrical systems, and components for sectors including transport, defence, and infrastructure. In 2025 she represented the UK, BSI and its partners on the IEC Young Professionals Programme – the prestigious professional development initiative that brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe. Nika shares her motivations for getting involved standards, the impact standards-making is having on her career, and her advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals Programme BS 30417 - Inclusive PPE Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Yussuf Shoyoye, a Standards and Compliance Engineer with SKA Observatory, an international organization building the world’s most powerful radio telescope to study the Universe. In 2025 he represented the UK, BSI and its partners on the IEC Young Professionals Programme – the prestigious professional development initiative that brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe. Yussuf shares his motivations for getting involved in standards, the impact standards-making is having on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals Programme BSI CAS/1 - Conformity assessment Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for March 2026: Global guidance targets confusing online terms and conditionsCelebrating World Consumer Rights DayCelebrating International Women’s DayNew ISO Technical Committee on Children’s Rights ManagementBSI Standards Conference 2026Have your say on remote and hybrid work settings Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

AI is rapidly moving into mainstream use across industries, driving huge growth in computing, model development, and startup investment, while raising concerns around safety, bias, and regulation. Global AI summits have tracked this evolution, from Bletchley Park 2023 to Seoul and Paris, with the 2026 AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India marking the first in the Global South, highlighting innovation, inclusion, governance, and global cooperation. In this episode, Matthew speaks with BSI’s Tim McGarr about the AI India Impact Summit, the key drivers of global AI adoption, and why trust, governance, and real-world AI use are more important than ever. They also explore how organizations can use emerging frameworks and standards – and in particular ISO/IEC 42001 - to ensure responsible and trustworthy AI and prepare for evolving regulations. Plus, since it’s The Standards Show, Tim also shares his standards journey. Find out more about the issues raised in this episode. BSI Report – Trust in AI ISO/IEC 42001 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for February 2026: BSI celebrates 125 years of raising standards25 years of global standards cooperationNew toy safety standardProtecting workers from climate risks using ISO/PAS 4500710 Emmys and counting for multimedia standardsHave your say on food waste management Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Harry Pangli, a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Architect with over 20 years’ experience across UK domestic, residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Since 2018, Harry has specialised in construction disputes and now works at Expert Architect Limited as a forensic architect and expert witness. Harry represents the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists on various BSI committees, and chairs BSI committee B/209 on general design and construction standards, helping shape standards across the built environment. Harry shares his motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the impact standards-making has had on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 8759 – Design of balconies and terraces B/209 - General design and construction standards Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to PD ISO/PAS 45007 – Occupational health and safety management - risks arising from climate change and climate change action - guidance for organizations. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode PD ISO/PAS 45007 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for December 2025 and January 2026: Seoul Statement sets course for trustworthy AI standardsStandards as a tool for growth in World Development Report 2025U.S. launches standards strategy to support innovation and tradeETSI launches Research and Innovation AwardsBSI gains UKAS accreditation to certify AI management systemsHave your say on the circular economy Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Richard Leathers, Global Quality Lead at Campden BRI, with more than 40 years’ experience in food safety. Richard is an active standards-maker through AW/90, the BSI committee for food industry quality standards, contributing to key standards including ISO 22000 (food safety management systems) and ISO 22002 (prerequisite programmes). Richard describes his motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the impact standards-making has had on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO 22000 – food safety management systems ISO 22002 – food safety series – The Magnificent Seven Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

Personal protective equipment, or PPE, has faced challenges in fitting a diverse workforce – research shows that 36% of women in the UK and 45% of women globally are supplied PPE that doesn’t fit properly. Poorly fitting PPE isn’t just uncomfortable – in sectors like construction, healthcare, and policing, it can create serious safety risks, reduce job satisfaction, and even drive skilled workers from industries already experiencing labour shortages. BS 30417, the new standard for inclusive PPE, provides practical guidance to ensure all employees are properly protected, regardless of gender, ethnicity, body shape, age, or disability. In this episode, we hear from key voices at the Westminster launch of BS 30417, including MPs, industry leaders, and the standards-makers themselves, discussing how the standard enhances safety, inclusivity, and workforce well-being. Guests also share insights on its development, practical applications, and how organizations are preparing to implement it. Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 30417 | Provision of inclusive PPE Standards in 10 Minutes | BS 30417 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

Suicide affects every part of society, with around 6,000 deaths in the UK each year and one in four adults having contemplated it, leaving hundreds impacted by each loss. BS 30480 addresses this by providing the UK’s first workplace standard on suicide prevention, offering practical guidance to help organizations recognize risk, respond safely, and create supportive, stigma-free environments. In this episode, Matthew speaks to Jamie Compton Rea, Chief Operating Officer at the National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training (NCSPET) and standards-maker involved in the development of BS 30480. They discuss why BS 30480 is a landmark standard, Jamie’s role in its development, and the steps organizations should take in their first 100 days of putting the standard into practice. Since it’s The Standards Show, Jamie also reflects on his own standards journey – what motivated him to get involved, and what continues to inspire his involvement today. Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 30480 | Suicide and the workplace Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for November 2025: New standard for organizational action on suicide awarenessJapan hospital achieves first ISO 7101 certificationBSI achieves global first in AI management certificationCEN and CENELEC Standards + Innovation Award Winners 2025Standards take centre stage at COP 30Celebrating World Quality Week Series | Standards Desk of News BSI Education Hub Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

Global food safety relies on clear, practical standards. The ISO 22002 series - aka “The Magnificent Seven” – helps organizations manage contamination, fraud, and hygiene risks, ensuring consistent quality across food, feed, and packaging sectors. In this episode, Matthew speaks to Richard Leathers, Amanda McCarthy, and Angela Cunningham, three of the standards-makers behind the series. They discuss how the seven standards, including updates and new parts for retail, wholesale, and the universal supply-chain foundation, help organizations put ISO 22000 Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) into practice efficiently and consistently. Since it’s The Standards Show, Richard, Amanda, and Angela also reflect on their own standards journeys - what motivated them to get involved, and what continues to inspire their involvement today. Find out more about the issues raised in this episode. ISO 22002 series ISO 22000 – food safety management systems BSI Standards Committee AW/90 – Quality systems for the food industry Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show