The Standards Show

In this episode Matthew looks at the issue of hydrogen. And green hydrogen in particular. He speaks to hydrogen expert Dr Kerry-Ann Adamson about the potential for green hydrogen in helping to create a more sustainable and resilient energy ecosystem. And also about her role as the Chair of the new BSI standards committee GSE/5. One of the responsibilities of the committee is to provided guidance o...

There’s a South American flavour and vibe to this episode. Matthew speaks to Kory Eguino from the pan-American standards organization COPANT. All about COPANT’s current priorities around the circular economy, climate change, digital transformation and gender equality in standards-making. And also about how they support and represent their members. Matthew also speaks to Maria Gallardo and Oscar Va...

And the Standards Award goes to… In this episode Matthew and Cindy chat to some of the winners of BSI, ISO and IEC Standards Awards in 2022. All about their achievements and what being a Standards Awards winner means to them. Oh, and there’s celebratory tea and cake too. Find out more Standards Awards Winners 2022 ISO Laurence D Eicher Award IEC 1906 Awards Get in touch @standardsshow @thestandard...

In this special episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to IWA 42 – Net Zero Guidelines. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more Net Zero Guidelines Get in touch @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com the-standards-show.onpodium.com

In this episode Matthew is trackside at Rounds 13 and 14 of the FIA Formula E World Championship at London’s Excel. He speaks to Formula E colleagues about the important relationship between Formula E, sustainability and standards. And in particular about ISO 20121 for sustainable event management. Julia Palle - Director of Sustainability Iona Neilson – Senior Sustainability Manager Matthew Elmer...

In this episode Matthew is joined by a number of guests to explore the issue of ethical and sustainable supply-chains, modern slavery and the standard BS 25700 – organizational responses to modern slavery. He speaks to Fred Waelter of BSI about the complexity and challenges of creating ethical and sustainable supply-chains. He also speaks to BSIs' Ryan Lynch and Helen Carter of Action Sustainabili...

In this fourth episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food distribution. Matthew speaks to Simon Pearson and Steve Brewer of the University of Lincoln, and Seamus Galvin from BSI, about Trusted Bytes – an innovative food distribution project using digital technologies and standards. Matthew also speaks to Toby Pickard from food research organization IGD about the latest tech...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to BS 99001 - Quality Management Systems – specific requirements for the built environment. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Get in touch @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com

In this episode, Matthew meets David Smith, Head of Standards and Governance for ATPCO – an organization that collects and distributes airline product data. David is also a member of the Society for Standards Professionals (SES), a not-for-profit professional membership society based in the United States, dedicated to furthering the knowledge and use of standards. Matthew speaks to David abou...

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy celebrate World Standards Day 2022. They look at how the London Declaration and standards are supporting climate action and the journey to Net Zero. Cindy speaks to ISO President, Ulrika Francke, about ISO’s commitment to the London Declaration. And to Sadhvir Bisson of the South African Bureau of Standards, about how they are engaging with stakeholders to delive...

Connected and intelligent medical devices are becoming an increasingly important part of our healthcare systems. In this episode, Matthew speaks to Andrew Mkwashi from UCL - one of the co-authors of a new White Paper on the future of medical device regulation and standards. The White Paper is the result of a research partnership between BSI, UCL and PETRAS - the UK National Centre of Excellence fo...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to ISO 50005 - guidelines for the phased implementation of an energy management system. Download the standard for free: bsigroup.com/ISO50005 Series | Standards in 10 Minutes @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com

To mark World Patient Safety Day, Matthew looks at some of the relationship between patient safety and standards. He speaks to Suzy Broadbent of the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch about how they identify the systemic factors that could have led, or could potentially lead, to harm for patients. hsib.org.uk And to Lena Cordie-Bancroft of BSI about how standards can provide solutions for some...

In this third episode of the series Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food packaging. Matthew speaks to Jo Griffiths, BSI Global Food Community Director, about the purpose of food packaging and how it has changed over the years. And about the role of standards – including the soon to be launched new Sustainable Packaging Kitemark - bsigroup.com/kitemark . Matthew and Cindy are also joined by...

In this episode Matthew speaks to Thomas Verghese, Business Development Manager at Enersys - a stored energy systems and technology provider for industrial applications. Thomas is also a standards-maker, developing standards for rechargeable batteries. They discuss some of the growth areas in the use of batteries and some of the challenges facing the industry. And of course, the role of standards....

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to PAS 808 - the standard for purpose-driven organizations. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com

In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at the relationship between carbon emissions, trade and standards. Cindy speaks to Devin McDaniels and Mateo Ferrero of the World Trade Organization about their recent report, 'What Yardstick for Net Zero'. The report looks at how WTO principles on regulation, international standards and conformity assessments can inform net zero efforts. Cindy, Devin and Mat...

In this second episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food production. They go down on the farm and speak to beef farmer Dan Burling and the National Farmer Union's John Royle and Harriet Henrick about digital transformation. And of course, to meet the cows. Matthew visits Raynor Foods to speak to Tom Holland and Jason Cresswell about the Digital Sandwich initiative. He also...

In this second episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food production. They go down on the farm and speak to beef farmer Dan Burling and the National Farmer Union's John Royle and Harriet Henrick about digital transformation. And of course, to meet the cows. Matthew visits Raynor Foods to speak to Tom Holland and Jason Cresswell about the Digital Sandwich initiative. He also...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to ISO 45003 - the international standard for psychological health and safety in the workplace. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com

In this episode Matthew meets Solène Anglaret. With a professional background in the environmental sector and the travel industry, Solène is currently Diversity and Inclusion Partner at Innovate UK. But she other interests too. Solène is an entrepreneur, presenter, author, and poet. And to that list can now be added ‘standards maker'. Solène has become a member of BSI committee HCS/1/2 for human c...

In this first episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy explore the issue of food and farming innovation. They speak to Jenny Walton of Harvest Plus about the biofortification of crops and the standards supporting those developments. bsigroup.com/pas233 bsigroup.com/pas234 bsigroup.com/pas235 And to Cai Linton from the organization Multus about some of the technology involved in lab-cultivated meat...

This episode is a trailer for Farm to Fork, a series from The Standards Show, exploring the relationship between standards and food. Series | Farm to Fork @standardsshow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com

In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at standards and space. Matthew speaks to Alex Cacioni, Director of Flight Dynamics at Inmarsat, currently the UK’s biggest satellite operator. His job is to make sure that these satellites, and space debris too, do not crash into each other - protecting what’s known as the geostationary belt. Alex is also a standards-maker, a journey he started in 2015, work...

In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at ISO 22458 – the new international standard for consumer vulnerability. bsigroup.com/iso22458 Matthew attends the launch event and speaks to the key people involved in the development of the standard and why it matters. He also speaks to some of the organizations who will be using ISO 22458 to improve how they address the needs of vulnerable consumers. bsig...