Appendix 1 – Environmental scan
Strategic themes and priorities of a number of other national standards bodies.
Australia
Climate change
- Smart energy
- Hydrogen
- Circular economy
- Environmental and social governance
Digital economy
- Smart devices
- Cybersecurity
- Labelling schemes
Business sustainability
- Revenue – revenue-generating business activities
- Reputation – brand
- Reach – international influence
Customer service
- Relevance – innovation and change
Canada
Climate change
- Sustainability
Digital economy
- Digital economy
Business sustainability
- Diversity and inclusion
- Health, well-being and safety
- Engagement with Indigenous Peoples
China
Climate change
- Green (low carbon), energy conservation and ecological standardisation
Digital economy
- Technological innovation
- Digital innovation and transformation
Business sustainability
- Health and safety
Other
- Support industry development including electronics, consumer products, health and automotive
- Urban governance and public services and administration
Denmark
Digital economy
- Data sources – reporting solutions
- Data security
Business sustainability
- Processes – efficiency in processes and employee development
Customer service
- Services – add more value
Finland
Climate change
- Sustainability and climate change
Digital economy
- Digitisation
Business sustainability
- Organisational culture and capability
Customer service
- Customer experience
Other
- Innovation
- Competitiveness
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Climate change
- Climate change
Digital economy
- Innovation and technology
Business sustainability
- Demonstrate benefits of standards
- Inclusion and diversity
Other
- Capacity-building of ISO membership
Singapore
Business sustainability
- Strong networks and partnerships
- Raising productivity
- Develop human capital
Customer service
- Build self-help and easy-to-adopt solutions
Other
- Strengthen innovation
- Accelerate internationalism
South Africa
Business sustainability
- Improve operational performance
- Organisational culture and capability
Customer service
- Customer at the forefront
Other
- Broaden scope and reach of services
Sweden
Climate change
- Climate change and energy
Business sustainability
- Social – human rights and working conditions
Other
- Governance – ethics, anti-corruption, rules and regulations
United Kingdom (UK)
Climate change
- Sustainability and climate action
Digital economy
- Technology and digital transformation
Business sustainability
- People and culture
Other
- Enabling innovation
United States (US)
Climate change
- Environment
- Sustainability
Business sustainability
- Efficient and timely development of standards
- Health and safety
Other
- Technical barriers to trade