(ISO: Geneva) -- Work is underway to develop ISO’s first international standard on net zero. It will provide clarity on the net-zero transition, robust requirements, and ultimately enable independently verified and comprehensive climate action while accelerating progress toward a sustainable world.

It is expected to launch next year when the 2025 U.N. Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30) convenes in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. The standard is being designed to provide a global solution to guide organizations as they embark on their net-zero transition.

Thousands of experts are expected to collaborate through national standards bodies across more than 170 countries, taking into account the latest climate science. A public consultation is expected to open later in 2025 to support global input and ensure all voices are heard.

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