CSRD: 8 Fundamental Tips for Preparing for Compliance
How Companies Can Prepare for the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents a significant shift in the way companies across the European Union (EU) are required to report on their sustainability efforts. As businesses navigate an evolving regulatory landscape that increasingly prioritises environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, the […]
New Circular Economy Standards: ISO 59004:2024, ISO 59010:2024, and ISO 59020:2024 – A Game Changer for Sustainability
New Circular Economy Standards: ISO 59004:2024, ISO 59010:2024, and ISO 59020:2024 – A Game Changer for Sustainability In a world where sustainability has become an imperative, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has taken significant steps to support the circular economy with the recent release of three new standards: ISO 59004:2024, ISO 59010:2024, and ISO […]
ISO/IEC 42001:2023: The First Global Standard for AI Management Systems
What is ISO/IEC 42001:2023? ISO 42001 was published in December 2023 and is the first management system standard for artificial intelligence. It provides a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an artificial intelligence management system within organizations. It addresses the unique management challenges posed by AI systems, including transparency and explain ability, […]
Decarbonization Standard: ISO/CD 24492.2 – A Key Tool for Energy Management and Decarbonization
Understanding ISO/CD 24492.2: A Key Tool for Energy Management and Decarbonization As the global community grapples with the realities of climate change, the push for decarbonization and sustainable energy management has never been more urgent. Organizations around the world are being called upon to reduce their carbon footprints, optimize energy use, and contribute to a […]
ISO 45006: 2023 New guidelines for organisations on preventing, controlling and managing infectious diseases
ISO 45006:2023 Occupational Health and Safety Management: Guidelines for organisations on preventing, controlling and managing infectious diseases, by Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris Consulting. Why does an organisation need guidelines on controlling and managing infectious diseases? Over the past 20 years there have been numerous outbreaks of infectious diseases including Ebola and Zika viruses, severe acute respiratory […]
Latest Circular Economy Standard Family: ISO 59000
ISO 59000 Circular Economy standards The Ellen Macarthur Foundation defines the circular economy as a system where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated. In a circular economy, products and materials are kept in circulation through processes like maintenance, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture, recycling, and composting. The circular economy tackles climate change and myriad global […]
Sustainability Strategy & Action Plan – Trinzo.
The Context Trinzo is a consulting and training firm based in Galway that provides support to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries with compliance, regulatory and project management challenges. Trinzo partnered with Antaris to support the development of a sustainability strategy and action plan, to embed sustainability across their value chain. The Challenge Corporate sustainability […]
Climate Change and ISO Standards: How to easily understand the new Climate Change clause in your ISO management system
Climate Change and ISO Standards: How to easily understand the new Climate Change clause in your ISO management system ISO policy change regarding addition of Climate Change to all management system standards On 22 February 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) published an amendment for climate action changes […]
Carbon Emissions in Construction – 3 Significant Pillars: New Methods, Materials, And Tech Transform
Carbon Emissions in Construction – 3 Key Pillars: Methods, Materials, And Tech Transform Data from the United Nations Environment Program indicate that building and construction contribute nearly 39% of the world’s carbon emissions. In 2021, the sector put out 10 gigatons of carbon emissions. That was 5% higher than 2020 levels and 2% more than […]
Antaris Consulting Appoints New CEO
Antaris Consulting Appoints New CEO Antaris Consulting is delighted to announce the appointment of Eugene Cush as the new Chief Executive Officer of Antaris Consulting, a leading sustainability training and consulting business, effective immediately. Eugene succeeds Gerry Higgins, who has served with distinction as CEO since the company’s inception in 1994. Gerry will transition to […]
