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ISO heightens focus on climate change in changes to standards

Date: 22 Feb 2024

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has announced the inclusion of climate change requirements to a number of its management system standards.

LRQA announces strategic leadership changes for future growth

Date: 22 Jan 2024
By Ian Spaulding

LRQA has today announced changes to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT) – the latest milestone in the company’s strategic journey to be the leading global assurance partner.

Compliance & Certification
Assurance
Consulting, Analysis & Advisory

Net zero nuclear industry pledge

Date: 5 Dec 2023

LRQA proudly announces its commitment to the Net Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge, a groundbreaking initiative launched by the World Nuclear Association at the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai.

Inspection
Nuclear

New Consortium for Social Risks in Global Seafood Supply Chains

Date: 28 Nov 2023

Three leading organisations focused on equitable, responsible sourcing are joining forces to equip the seafood sector with tools and resources to evaluate human rights and labour risks.

Risk Analysis
Social Responsibility
Supply Chain Assurance
Food, Beverage & Hospitality

ESG supply chain risk report : Child labour emerges as key indicator

Date: 15 Nov 2023

Child labour risk is a key differentiator between the best and worst performing countries for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) supply chain risk, according to a biannual report from LRQA.

Sustainability
Social Responsibility

LRQA welcomes Andrew Hyde as Chief Digital and Information Officer

Date: 1 Nov 2023

We are pleased to be welcoming Andrew Hyde as our new Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), effective today, to further strengthen our digital assurance strategy.

Our Planet, Our Plan: LRQA launches sustainability strategy

Date: 10 Oct 2023

LRQA launches Our Planet, Our Plan sustainability strategy outlining our ESG commitments over the next seven years.

LRQA verifies Bridgestone’s plant in India as carbon neutral

Date: 21 Sep 2023

Leading global assurance partner, LRQA, has verified Bridgestone’s first-ever carbon neutral tyre manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, India.

LRQA announces appointment of new CEO, Ian Spaulding

Date: 23 Aug 2023

London, UK | Leading global assurance partner, LRQA, has today announced the appointment of Ian Spaulding as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 September 2023.

LRQA strengthens commitment to climate action by joining Task Force

Date: 11 Aug 2023

LRQA is pleased to announce its official support and membership in the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).