Does it pay to be green? For many companies – big and small – going green is not only a rising trend but is giving business plenty to think about. The concept of going green is improving our environment, changing industry and improving economic performance along the way.

European and international standards ensure safety and a level playing field on the pitch and on the stands, as well as the greatest level of all other functional and safety requirements at the greatest sporting event of the year.

6 ISO standards you never imagined are making our world cleaner, greener and more sustainable. The standards below give guidance on energy efficiency, recyclability, reducing environmental impact and more, so that whether we make tractors, construct buildings or reuse rubber, we take care of our planet for the future generations to come.

ISO 14001 is one step closer to a new version following a week of meetings in Panama where experts discussed the environmental management system standard as well as other important documents dealing with greenhouse gas emissions and water footprint.