Mapping ISO Standards for Climate Action: Identifying Trends and Gaps from Monitoring to Mitigation

This study analyses the availability of ISO standards to support companies in achieving climate neutrality. A systematic review, conducted in accordance with the PRISMA methodology, examined ISO standards published between 2015 and April 2025 containing at least one of the four keywords in the title or abstract: carbon capture, carbon footprint, carbon storage and greenhouse gas. The analysis selected 43 documents, developed mainly by the ISO Technical Committees 207 and 265, highlighting growing interest in the topic in recent years. The standards identified are primarily related to Target 13.2 of the 2030 Agenda, concerning the integration of climate change measures into national strategies and policies. Support for the other targets of Sustainable Development Goal 13 is limited or absent. Furthermore, the standards mainly support the monitoring and evaluation strategy defined by the IPCC: the analysis reveals an abundance of standards related to measurement and reporting, while international guidance dedicated to mitigation measures remains limited.