An organisation that takes the strategic decision to pursue certification gains many benefits over competitors that have not yet taken this step. The specific benefits vary with the type of certification chosen, and the particular characteristics of the company and the sector in which it operates. The advantages associated with…

Growing global concern about the climate crisis and environmental sustainability has increased efforts to combat deceptive practices that obscure the true environmental footprint of products and services. One of these practices is "greenwashing", a term that describes the actions of companies that promote themselves as environmentally conscious, but whose actions…

The IFS Food standard is an international reference created to guarantee food safety and quality throughout the production chain. It analyses products and production processes to assess a food industry's ability to produce safe, authentic and quality products in accordance with legal requirements and customer specifications. It serves as a…

The food industry is constantly evolving, and product quality and safety are fundamental. In this context, the BRCGS Food Safety standard is one of the essential pillars for guaranteeing excellence and compliance in this highly demanding sector. BRCGS Food Safety is an internationally recognized standard established to assist organizations in…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a transformative force in several industries, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and transportation, driving significant advances. However, it has raised crucial questions about ethics, privacy and security. The history of AI goes back decades, but its exponential growth has been most notable in recent…

ISO 7101:2023 "Healthcare organization management - Management systems for quality in healthcare organizations - Requirements" was published at the end of September. This standard provides healthcare organizations with requirements that, if met, will give confidence in their ability to consistently respond to service users, stakeholders, and applicable legal and regulatory…

NFDR - Non-Financial Reporting Directive The NFRD came into force in 2018 with the aim of providing stakeholders with non-financial information to assess the value creation and risks of each company and encourage responsibility in relation to social and environmental issues. This directive, applicable to approximately 11,600 companies with more…

The carbon market aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve the environment. There are two types of carbon market: - The regulated market - regulated and managed by governments and central institutions that control its proper functioning. In this type of market, regulations determine which organizations are covered and…