With the next Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) compliance deadline approaching in December 2027, organisations that qualify for ESOS should already be considering how they will demonstrate compliance. For some organisations, implementing an ISO 50001 Energy Management System could provide…
In September 2026 the latest edition of the international quality management standard, ISO 9001 was published. While the updates were generally minor, one new concept is threaded throughout the standard: Quality Culture and Ethical Behaviour. While you might consider this…
In September 2026 the latest version of ISO 9001 the international standard for quality management systems was published. We had long been aware, from drafts, that while there are some changes required to your management system, little has materially changed. …
UK manufacturers and precision engineering companies have some world-class capabilities but with industries changing fast, diversification into the automotive sector can represent a significant opportunity. Businesses already supplying demanding industries such as aerospace, defence, oil and gas, energy and advanced…
Artificial Intelligence is transforming almost every industry, with organisations rapidly deploying AI to automate decisions, analyse data, improve customer service and increase productivity. But while the technology has advanced at an astonishing pace, the governance of AI is still trying…
Maintaining ISO Certification After Separating from a Parent Company many organisations implement ISO management systems and achieve certification at a group or parent level, with a scope that covers all corporate entities. This has many advantages, including shared compliance resources…
The latest revision of ISO 20252:2026 has several significant changes, including: What’s New in ISO 20252:2026? Assent Risk Management is one of the leading global consultancies for ISO 20252 the standard for Market, Opinion and Social Research, including insights and…
Cloud adoption continues to accelerate, especially with the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, and organisations are increasingly relying on cloud providers to host their critical systems, process sensitive information, and deliver services. In response, ISO 27017:2026 has been released…
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As security tools such as email filtering and anti-malware software continue to improve their rates of phishing detection through AI, Machine Learning and other techniques, those launching attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated in order to breach your defences. This is…
