Due to climate change and economic and social challenges, it has become essential to define and implement a global action plan that materializes, through objectives and targets, the path to a better world, promoting environmental sustainability, justice, equality and peace. This alignment of objectives contributes to a green, low-carbon, resource-efficient…

According to the United Nations, sustainable development can be defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. This global concept became more present in the world's political agenda during the Rio Conference, held in the city…

This year the ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group celebrates its 20th Anniversary of ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group who had its first meeting on February 23, 2003, with the aim to provide informational support to QMS auditors, consultants and quality practitioners. His members are recognized ISO/TC 176 audit experts from…

Both the market and consumers are increasingly paying close attention to brands and demanding that they become more sustainable and effectively demonstrate that the actions they have implemented are becoming more environmentally and socially responsible. This pressure extends to the entire supply chain, which is becoming increasingly complex, as the…

Competence is part of the backbone of any organization. The Auditing Practices Group paper in which APCER participates, and that provides guidelines on auditing "Competence", has been revised to give an expanded view regarding competence requirements across the ISO 9001 body of requirements. This Guidance on Audit Competence can be…