Role of Standards

Standards provide frameworks and guidance to help solve societal challenges

Our society is facing many challenges, from climate change and the need for clean energy to advancing health care and support of the aging population. Addressing them requires cooperation, novel approaches, expertise, and leadership. CSA Group standards solutions can foster collaboration, innovation, and consistency to help Canada progress toward a sustainable, safe, and just future for all.

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Bioeconomy

Standards solutions support the advancement of the bioeconomy to help decarbonize Canada’s economy

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Climate Change Resiliency

Standards solutions help protect our communities, critical infrastructure, and the lives of Canadians from the impacts of a changing climate.

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Circular Economy

Standards solutions can help Canada transition from the linear ‘take-make-waste’ model to circular practices that can preserve resources and reduce waste.

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Decarbonization

Standards support efforts to decarbonize various sectors of Canada’s economy

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Hydrogen Ecosystem

Standards solutions support the safe and reliable production, distribution, storage, and end-use of hydrogen to help Canada meet its net-zero targets.

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Long-term, Home, and Community Care

Standards solutions help ensure quality and consistency of care, whether received in long-term care, assisted living, home, or community settings.