We are delighted that this critical work from the UN Taskforce on understanding the net zero policy landscape recognises the role of the Quality Infrastructure (QI) system – the system of formal standards, conformity assessment, measurement and accreditation – in enabling verifiable progress to net zero. BSI is working through the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) system to deliver the first independently verifiable standard on net zero, which will further enable quality infrastructure to be activated in support of the net zero transition. The QI system operates in almost all countries through a collaboration of government-recognised public and private sector bodies and it plays a crucial role in ensuring that products and services in that country’s market are safe and sustainable, from food and manufactured goods, medical devices to laboratory accreditation, digital and financial services, protecting consumers and supporting businesses and governments. The QI system is a powerful tool for countries to use efficiently and to leverage in accelerating and scaling progress to net zero and building inclusive governance mechanisms that work in the local context and are aligned to global best practice. Quote from Scott Steedman, Director General Standards: “The Quality Infrastructure system operating in countries around the world is a powerful lever to shape national and international markets for products or services through agreed best practice standards and mutually recognised assurance. QI organisations are recognised by their governments and coordinate their work internationally through multi-lateral bodies such as ISO - International Organization for Standardization, the International Accreditation Forum Inc and the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM), which coordinates international metrology. Using the QI effectively globally is critical to enable consensus-based rules and consistent, verified progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement”.
We are pleased to announce the release of the Taskforce's inaugural reports: "Net Zero Policy Matters" and "Interconnected Justice". Our research assessed more than 1,000 policy instruments and a wealth of qualitative data points across the G20 on the policy environment governing the activity of corporates and financial institutions. Assessed by Taskforce's Expert Group, the data we gathered showed: - Policy action on net zero is happening around the world, in more countries than we may have expected - Action on implementing policy measures, like taxonomies and transition plans, has advanced around the globe - But the policy measures implemented thus far are insufficient to align us with 1.5 degrees of warming - And while issues such as nature, adaptation and social objectives are increasingly being considered by policymakers, they are not yet systematically addressed The reports are available to download here: https://lnkd.in/eaZiMsrb We are deeply grateful to all who contributed to the Taskforce's work, including members of our Board of Trustees, Expert Group and Secretariat for their support in producing these findings - there are too many to tag you all here! Andrea Meza Helena Viñes Fiestas Catherine McKenna Laurence Tubiana Nathan Fabian David Atkin Malango Mughogho Jo Tyndall Mathilde Mesnard Sabine Mauderer Irene Heemskerk Klaas Knot Usher, E. Elodie Feller Costas Stephanou Simonetta Iannotti Stephanie Venuti Rebeca Grynspan Igor Paunovic SARA JANE A. Jane McDonald Joseph Cockerline Andrii Bilovusiak Davide Cerrato Chloe Chilton Gina Hanrahan Margarita Pirovska Aina Menneken Jan Vandermosten #NetZeroPolicyMatters #COP29 #NetZero #HLEG #SustainableFinance #SustainableBusiness