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Standards
International Organization For Standardization
ISO
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
IEC Young Professionals Programme
BS 3417
Inclusive PPE
ISO 37001
Climate Change
ISO IEC 42001
IEC
World Bank
British Standards Institution
London Declaration
ISO/IEC 42001
ISO PAS 45007
ESG
Sustainability

The world’s leading podcast on standards and standardization. The Standards Show brings you the stories behind the standards, through the people who create, use and benefit from them. Hosted by Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil, the show explores how standards touch almost every aspect of daily life - from safe AI to better healthcare, from safer products to fairer workplaces - even brewing the pe... more

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The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.

The Standards Desk of News for June 2026:

• UK strengthens digital and quantum leadership with new standards initiatives

• BSI signs landmark international AI standards a... more

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Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance.

And these standards are made by standards-makers – t... more

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In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to ISO 14001 - environmental management systems.

Discover the 10 things you need to know.

Series | Standards in 10 Minutes

Find out more about the issues raised in this epi... more

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The Innovation Impact Series explores how BSI Group Innovation turns ideas into real-world impact for clients, society and BSI itself through experimentation, collaboration, and innovation in practice. For the series, Matthew Chiles is joined by Emma... more

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Rowshi Hussain
Geo-Environmental Engineer at Cundall; standards-maker for inclusive PPE
Cundall
Episode: Why I am standards-maker | Rowshi Hussain
Azur Coursanet
Co-founder and CEO of Initiative
Initiative (Paris-based startup)
Episode: Innovation Impact | Trust in Sustainability
Wendy New
Leads the Sustainability Innovation Lab at BSI
BSI
Episode: Innovation Impact | Trust in Sustainability
Jay Zhao
Head of International Innovation at CISL
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Episode: Innovation Impact | Trust in Sustainability
Olga Trutabilina
Cohort member from Gentian
Gentian
Episode: Innovation Impact | Trust in Sustainability
Emma Pye
Chartered Environmentalist and Founder/Director of Pye Management Limited
Pye Management Limited
Episode: ISO 14001 | Environmental management is evolving
Adam Mason
medical device testing engineer at Element Materials Technology
Element Materials Technology
Episode: Why I am a standards-maker | Adam Mason
Nika Piekut
Electronics engineer
LPA Group
Episode: Why I am a standards-maker | Nika Piekut
Yussuf Shoyoye
Standards and compliance engineer with SKA Observatory
SKA Observatory
Episode: Why I am a standards-maker | Yussuf Shoyoye

Hosts

Matthew Chiles
Host of The Standards Show; stakeholder relations specialist with policy communications background
Cindy Parokkil
Co-host, economist and international development practitioner; host of The Standards Show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Edpod BSI series

    Have enjoyed this series of edpods immensely - highly entertaining and there is obvious skill in making the highly technical standards content interesting to all, not just the technicians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maverink
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Timely, accessible and insightful

    This show is wonderful. It presents a variety of very specialized topics in a very accessible format that is insightful and extremely helpful for all of us in the field globally.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ModAgMac
    United States2 years ago
  • Fresh viewpoint on a necessary theme!

    While the world of standard making me seem rather dull, and at times painful, the presenter does an excellent job of making the journey interesting and applicable to every day life. This is a great podcast for anyone interested in international or national standards, also those who are involved in policymaking, or who just want to make a change for good in this world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    majicomac
    United States3 years ago
  • Very insightful

    This podcast is my go-to listen on my commutes and it’s great! Interesting and varied topics on issues affecting us all. Would highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lucymbest
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Really useful and interesting - listen with a notepad!

    I usually listen to this driving but have had to pull over now a couple of times to text myself to re-listen with a notepad handy.

    I enjoy the breadth of the subjects and how much can be learned from totally unrelated industries that is useful in my own.

    The presenters are professionals at keeping what could be a dry subject entertaining and chatty.

    Well worth a listen. If you are totally new the podcast I highly recommend starting with the episode Letters From America.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kerry-Ann-IntheNorth
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Good mix of depth and practicality for standards work
Quality hosting keeps listeners notetaking-friendly and engaged
Highly engaging and accessible for technical topics
Great guest variety and timely, relevant discussions

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why I am standards-maker | Rowshi Hussain
Q: How did your standards journey start and what drew you to PPE specifically?
Rowshi explains she started with hesitations about her knowledge, joined as a volunteer on the committee, and discovered that end-user insights were crucial, which motivated her to advocate for inclusive PPE from the ground up.
Innovation Impact | Trust in Sustainability
Q: What outputs do you see from the programme for participating startups?
Startups typically aim for better access to capital, meaningful corporate engagement and sales pipelines, and the development of a strong team to execute and scale their product with external support and guidance.
Ethics, AI, and Africa
Q: What role can Africans play in standards development and how might the process become more inclusive?
Africans can be co-authors and active contributors in standards development, ensuring transparency, stakeholder engagement, and regional relevance; this involvement can produce standards with teeth that are actually useful to industry and society.
Ethics, AI, and Africa
Q: How can ISO 42001 reflect and accommodate Africa's needs and values in AI governance?
42001 should be engaged ontologically rather than treated as a neutral, add-on framework; it must be co-authored with African scholars to embed notions of community, mutual recognition, and epistemic justice into its data governance and risk management practices.
Ethics, AI, and Africa
Q: Is there a distinct African context for AI development, and what values should guide deployment across the continent?
Yes, the African context is rooted in relational ontology and community-centered ethics; African thought can transform how intelligence and participation are defined, guiding governance to emphasize collective consent, Ubuntu-inspired ethics, and contextual, practical applications of AI.

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A thoughtful, industry-forward show exploring standards and standardization through interviews with practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders. Episodes cover how governance, safety, and sustainability are shaped by standards—from climate considerations in management systems to AI governance and inclusive PPE—often featuring hands-on stories from engineers, researchers, and compliance professionals. Notable strengths include guest diversity across sectors, practical guidance for organizations implementing standards, and a knack for translating highly technical topics into accessible discussions. Listeners are likely professionals who want to stay current on how standards affect product safety, governance, and organizational performan... more

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4. Jay Zhao
5. Olga Trutabilina
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8. Nika Piekut

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