What is World Standards Day?
Every year on October 14, World Standards Day offers an opportunity to celebrate those who have contributed to developing the millions of Standards that we use and encounter every day. Standards across all industries ensure safety, sustainability and efficiency, enabling people and organisations to accomplish amazing things.
World Standards Day is organised by the world's leading developers of International Standards, IEC, ISO and ITU collaborating on a number of initiatives to get everyone involved in spreading awareness of Standards and celebrating them on a global scale - as we should!
What is the focus for 2024?
This year, there's a continued focus on a shared vision for a better world and the need to increase the understanding of how International Standards contribute to achieving the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These include:
- Goal 3: Health: Ensure good health and well being for all
- Goal 7: Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
- Goal 9: Infrastructure, industrialization: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
Learn more about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and for the complete list of all 17 SDGs.
As each SDG is a call for action where related Standards can assist industries, organisations and governments to overcome challenges, optimise processes, drive innovation and connect each other to knowledge and education to face each action.
Creating a world that is Fairer & Sustainable with Standards
World Standards Day
Taking place every year on October 14, World Standards Day shines a light on the importance of Standards in helping create a world we can enjoy today and protect for future generations.
Watch our World Standards Day Video Series
Hear from industry experts
In this video series, we interview a range of companies, Standards Development Organisations (SDOs) and National Standards Bodies (NSBs) in different industries to discover the importance of Standards within their daily activities and industry.
Discover Key Environmental Standards
Meeting and exceeding environmental expectations
Implementing the right Standards that improves environmental efforts and establishes long lasting sustainable practices is a step in the right direction.