World Standards Day
Each year on October 14, we join the international community to celebrate World Standards Day. This is a unifying call that:
- highlights the importance of activities related to standards
- pays tribute to the collaborative efforts of thousands of people giving their time and expertise to this work
Shared vision for a better world
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint to ending poverty and tackling climate change to create a more inclusive and sustainable world by 2030.
Standards are the invisible infrastructure that safeguards the products and services we rely on, offering solutions to our most pressing environmental, societal and economic issues. Thousands of International Organization for Standards (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards make a direct contribution to each of the 17 SDGs.
The World Standards Day theme, “Shared Vision for a Better World,” captures the role of standards in advancing these goals
Highlights
Taking action to protect the planet
The effects of climate change are becoming more evident every year. That makes it vital to do everything we can to prevent and mitigate those effects while also adapting to make our world more resilient to them.
Environmental standards insights: Interview with ISO Committee Chair Benoit Desforges
“I learned on the ground, step by step. Of course, you do make mistakes at the beginning, but it’s a very good forum to discuss this type of work and to accomplish so much. I am extremely proud of the work we did on standard ISO 14034.”
The SCC Awards - Recognizing our standardization champions
Winning the SCC Young Leader Award marked a significant and empowering milestone in my career, affirming my dedication to excellence and creativity.
Building tomorrow’s climate solutions with today’s changemakers
Addressing the climate crisis is a collective responsibility. At high-profile assemblies, like the UN climate conference and ISO, there is a tangible sense of urgency to ensure all voices – including youth – are heard and involved in finding solutions.
Bringing Canada to the world
Standardization helps support strong and prosperous international trade by breaking down barriers and levelling the playing field for all companies.
Behind the standards: How Abdel Kassou is shaping global trust through accreditation
We sat down with Abdel Kassou, director of Accreditation Services at the Standards Council of Canada, to learn more about his role and what drives his passion for accreditation.
World Standards Day toolkit
It’s never too early to prepare. Here’s everything you need to join the global movement. Explore the World Standards Day toolkit for other resources, such as the Message from ISO, IEC and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Did you know?
- IEC, ISO and ITU organize World Standards Day
- October 14, 1946: delegates from 25 countries gathered in London, England to create a new international organization dedicated to coordinating and unifying standards work. The ISO was officially formed one year later.
- October 14, 1970: the first World Standards Day
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Get involved in standards development
By participating in standardization and shaping the standards of tomorrow, you can become a global leader at the very forefront of your industry, while helping to advance the health, safety and economic well-being of all Canadians.
Learn about standards and conformity assessment
Standards and conformity assessment create trust and confidence in the goods and services we rely on. Level up your knowledge of standardization. Learn how you can use it to gain a competitive advantage for your business.
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