ISO Survey 2025 records over 3.28 million management system certificates worldwide, including 17,991 in Vietnam. This article examines key findings, compares data across 2021-2025, and considers management priorities for businesses, while acknowledging the limitations of comparisons between survey editions.

ISO Survey 2025 records over 3.28 million management system certificates worldwide, including 17,991 in Vietnam. This article examines key findings, compares data across 2021-2025, and considers management priorities for businesses, while acknowledging the limitations of comparisons between survey editions.

Research on Chinese firms finds that increased environmental disclosure has not been matched by stronger green innovation. GIC Vietnam explores implications for Vietnamese businesses seeking to link CBAM requirements with reliable data, production improvements and measurable emissions reductions.

Research on Chinese firms finds that increased environmental disclosure has not been matched by stronger green innovation. GIC Vietnam explores implications for Vietnamese businesses seeking to link CBAM requirements with reliable data, production improvements and measurable emissions reductions.

GIC Vietnam completed BoA’s witness assessment during the verification of Bac Viet Metal’s 2025 GHG inventory report. This marks the next step in GIC Vietnam’s accreditation process for GHG verification in the metal production sector.

GIC Vietnam completed BoA’s witness assessment during the verification of Bac Viet Metal’s 2025 GHG inventory report. This marks the next step in GIC Vietnam’s accreditation process for GHG verification in the metal production sector.

ISO 9001:2026 clarifies leadership responsibilities, emphasises quality culture and ethical behaviour, and strengthens approaches to risks, opportunities and change management. This article examines the key updates, their implications for quality management systems, and practical steps to help organisations plan and manage their transition.

ISO 9001:2026 clarifies leadership responsibilities, emphasises quality culture and ethical behaviour, and strengthens approaches to risks, opportunities and change management. This article examines the key updates, their implications for quality management systems, and practical steps to help organisations plan and manage their transition.

From 27 September 2026, new EU rules tighten controls on environmental claims, sustainability labels and climate pledges in marketing. Vietnamese businesses selling into the EU or participating in its supply chains should review their messaging, prepare supporting evidence and coordinate with partners to address the relevant requirements.

From 27 September 2026, new EU rules tighten controls on environmental claims, sustainability labels and climate pledges in marketing. Vietnamese businesses selling into the EU or participating in its supply chains should review their messaging, prepare supporting evidence and coordinate with partners to address the relevant requirements.

On 28 September 2026, ISO and UNDP launched ISO/UNDP 53001:2026, the first International Standard specifying management system requirements for organizations’ contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The standard helps organizations turn commitments into action, measure results and continually improve performance.

On 28 September 2026, ISO and UNDP launched ISO/UNDP 53001:2026, the first International Standard specifying management system requirements for organizations’ contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The standard helps organizations turn commitments into action, measure results and continually improve performance.

QR codes and software are useful only when lot data connects materials, production and delivery. This article shows businesses how to test traceability on a real lot, identify data gaps and choose an appropriate level of investment.

QR codes and software are useful only when lot data connects materials, production and delivery. This article shows businesses how to test traceability on a real lot, identify data gaps and choose an appropriate level of investment.

How can businesses prepare to have projects identified as green or meeting circular economy criteria and apply the ESG framework? This article explains how to review criteria, prepare documentation, select an independent assessment body, develop an ESG report and maintain compliance under Decision 46/2026/QĐ-TTg.

How can businesses prepare to have projects identified as green or meeting circular economy criteria and apply the ESG framework? This article explains how to review criteria, prepare documentation, select an independent assessment body, develop an ESG report and maintain compliance under Decision 46/2026/QĐ-TTg.

Global ACI has set the requirements for transitioning to ISO 14001:2026, with completion due by 30 April 2029. This article outlines key dates, conditions for new certification, the validity of existing ISO 14001:2015 certificates and practical preparation steps for businesses.

Global ACI has set the requirements for transitioning to ISO 14001:2026, with completion due by 30 April 2029. This article outlines key dates, conditions for new certification, the validity of existing ISO 14001:2015 certificates and practical preparation steps for businesses.

Global ACI has established the ISO 9001:2026 transition timeline: new accredited certifications must follow the 2026 edition from 31 March 2028, and existing certified organizations must complete their transition by 30 September 2029. This article explains the conditions for issuing new certificates, ISO 9001:2015 certificate validity, transition audit options and practical preparation steps for businesses.

Global ACI has established the ISO 9001:2026 transition timeline: new accredited certifications must follow the 2026 edition from 31 March 2028, and existing certified organizations must complete their transition by 30 September 2029. This article explains the conditions for issuing new certificates, ISO 9001:2015 certificate validity, transition audit options and practical preparation steps for businesses.

CBAM verification independently assesses calculation methods, emissions data and supporting evidence at production facilities. This article explains when verification is required, how to select a suitable accredited verifier, what the process covers and how businesses should prepare and share the results with EU customers.

CBAM verification independently assesses calculation methods, emissions data and supporting evidence at production facilities. This article explains when verification is required, how to select a suitable accredited verifier, what the process covers and how businesses should prepare and share the results with EU customers.

When EU customers request CBAM data, businesses need to clarify the requirements, gather records from the relevant production facility and check the information before sharing it. This article explains six groups of records to prepare, with practical guidance on organising data, addressing gaps and coordinating delivery with customers.

When EU customers request CBAM data, businesses need to clarify the requirements, gather records from the relevant production facility and check the information before sharing it. This article explains six groups of records to prepare, with practical guidance on organising data, addressing gaps and coordinating delivery with customers.

Who submits the CBAM declaration, who supplies emissions data, and when must each task be completed? This article explains the roles of EU importers and Vietnamese businesses, with practical guidance on assigning tasks, coordinating deadlines, agreeing on costs and resolving data issues.

Who submits the CBAM declaration, who supplies emissions data, and when must each task be completed? This article explains the roles of EU importers and Vietnamese businesses, with practical guidance on assigning tasks, coordinating deadlines, agreeing on costs and resolving data issues.