ISO - International Organization for Standardization
International Trade and DevelopmentGeneva, Switzerland1001-5000 Employees
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops voluntary, market-relevant International Standards through a global network of national standards bodies. With more than 25,000 published standards and related documents spanning technology, food safety, agriculture, and healthcare, ISO provides benchmarks that support innovation, safety, and cross-border trade. It is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and brings together 170 national standards bodies as members. ISO does not itself perform audits or issue certifications; these tasks are carried out by independent certification bodies. Its customers encompass a wide range of industries seeking globally recognized benchmarks to guide product design, safety considerations, and regulatory alignment. In 2026 ISO announced the launch of ISO 32212, Sustainable finance - Net zero transition planning for financial institutions, reflecting ongoing efforts to address climate-related challenges in financial services.