Nuclear energy offers a high-density power solution with low greenhouse gas emissions. Standards in this sector ensure the highest levels of safety, radiation protection, and operational efficiency. ISO standards support the safe expansion of nuclear technology, addressing public health concerns and enhancing the performance of nuclear facilities.

Insights

Building a sustainable path to ESG reporting

The drive towards a more sustainable future has propelled ESG considerations – or environment, social and governance in its full form – to the forefront of Board meetings in companies worldwide.

Nuclear plant.

By Clare Naden on

New standard to improve safety in the nuclear sector

Improving safety is a key objective of most industries and boosting the quality of the products and services that contribute to safety is necessary to achieve it. The nuclear sector is set to benefit with a new ISO standard that does just that.

An arch bridge in Kromlau, Germany.

By Barnaby Lewis on

Keep calm – the first rule of business continuity

Some things are hard to predict. And others are unlikely. In business, as in life, both can happen at the same time, catching us off guard. The consequences can cause major disruption, which makes proper planning, through business continuity management, an essential tool for businesses that want to go the distance.

Sample standards

Determination of the characteristic limits (decision threshold, detection limit and limits of the coverage interval) for measurements of ionizing radiation — Fundamentals and application
Part 3: Applications to unfolding methods

Measurement of radioactivity in the environment — Soil
Part 7: In situ measurement of gamma-emitting radionuclides

Determination of the characteristic limits (decision threshold, detection limit and limits of the coverage interval) for measurements of ionizing radiation — Fundamentals and application
Part 2: Advanced applications

Determination of the characteristic limits (decision threshold, detection limit and limits of the coverage interval) for measurements of ionizing radiation — Fundamentals and application
Part 1: Elementary applications

Quality management systems — Specific requirements for the application of ISO 9001:2015 by organizations in the supply chain of the nuclear energy sector supplying products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS) — Amendment 1: Climate action changes

Measurement of radioactivity — Determination of beta emitters activities — Test method using liquid scintillation counting