Welcome to the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). Retweets do not mean endorsement. Also: @iecstandards@mastodon.worldIEC everywhere for a safer and more efficient world. The IEC is a global, not-for-profit membership organization that brings together more than 170 countries and coordinates the work of 20,000 experts globally.

Core values

- **Addressing Global Challenges**: The fund focuses on addressing significant global environmental, governance, and societal (ESG) challenges through the application of IEC International Standards and Conformity Assessment Systems[2][4].
- **Promoting Sustainability**: It aims to turn e-waste into e-resources, enhance electrical energy access in rural areas, promote renewable energy and energy storage, and tackle climate change and energy efficiency[2].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By ensuring the safety, performance, and sustainability of electrical, electronic, and information technologies, the fund contributes to economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability, which are crucial for improving quality of life[5].
- **Contributing to SDGs**: The IEC's work, including the Global Impact Fund, supports all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are designed to improve global well-being and address pressing societal issues[5].
- **Community Well-being**: The fund helps build national quality infrastructure, reduces pollution and health risks, and contributes to global climate change mitigation, all of which are essential for community well-being[1][2].