The consultation on ISO 32212, the Net Zero Transition Planning for Financial Institutions standard, has now closed.
Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback and insights. Your contributions are helping to shape a truly global benchmark for credible, transparent, and high-integrity transition planning in finance
Why it matters now
The financial sector plays a decisive role in achieving global climate goals. As transition planning becomes a fundamental requirement, financial institutions need clear and consistent frameworks to align their financing decisions with net-zero pathways.
ISO 32212 responds to this need, providing a globally consistent approach to credible transition planning, developed through broad international collaboration and building on existing initiatives such as GFANZ, TPT, ISSB, and OECD/G20.
About the standard
The forthcoming ISO 32212 standard will:
- Establish core principles and requirements for credible transition planning processes
- Strengthen governance, systems and controls that underpin transition planning
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Support independent assurance through ISO’s global conformity-assessment ecosystem
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Apply to financial institutions of all types and sizes, across jurisdictions
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Complement global frameworks by focusing on real-economy impact, helping finance move beyond disclosure to deliver transformation through capital allocation and engagement
What happens next
Feedback from the UK and international consultations is now being reviewed by the ISO Sustainable Finance Committee (ISO/TC 322). This input will inform the final draft of the standard, expected for publication in Q2 2026.
In the meantime, stakeholders can stay connected to the process and access supporting resources:
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Read our latest blog exploring the broader role of ISO 32212 in accelerating credible climate action across the financial system.
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Watch our webinar to explore what the new ISO Net Zero Transition Planning standard means for finance, and how your institution can help shape it. Featuring insights from ISO and BSI experts, climate leaders from IIGCC, CRIEPI, TPI and LSE, and a live audience Q&A.
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Access the official press release for a concise overview of the public consultation and why it marks a pivotal step for sustainable finance.
View the press release
Understand the vision, key components, and timeline behind the new standard by reading the full project overview.
Access the latest FAQs document for further clarification and ongoing updates.
Stay informed
Be among the first to receive updates as ISO 32212 moves toward publication.
Register your interest below to stay up to date with developments, engagement activities, and launch announcements.
For more information please contact your national standards body or contact:
UK: Asky Desta - asky.desta@bsigroup.com | asky.desta@bsigroup.com
International:
Mike Henigan – ISO/TC 322 Secretariat | mike.henigan@bsigroup.com
Lois Appleyard – ISO/TC 322/WG 4 Working Group Secretariat | lois.appleyard@bsigroup.com
