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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has developed a new standard guide for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure related to climate and community. The new standard will soon be available as E3377. Environmental, social and governance concerns represent the three main topic areas that companies are expected to…, s, guide. The guide will provide a comprehensive overview of regulations, frameworks, and key considerations to assist guide users in producing consistent, comparable, and reliable climate-related disclosures leading to more sustainable institutions and communities. The guide includes standardized terminology for ESG disclosure relating to climate and community., Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11804 ###
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) presented its first Student Chapter Chair Award of Appreciation to Aidan Waite, design engineer at Allan J. Hargreaves. Waite graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in 2023, the same year he joined ASTM, receiving a 1 st class master’s of engineering degree with a major in mechanical engineering. During his time at…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11799 ###
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ASTM International has revised a key standard related to environmental site assessment for forestland or rural property. The standard ( E2247 ) is managed by ASTM’s environmental assessment committee ( E50 ), specifically subcommittee E50.02 on real estate assessment and management. This standard practice is meant for voluntary use by attorneys, consultants, real estate professionals, and more to…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11796 ###,
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Today, ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) published its third annual report which overviews the organization’s vision, team, partnerships, acceleration projects, accomplishments, and key metrics. The annual report, available here , provides information on the efforts and activities of the Center and its partners. This includes the inaugural Exo Games , numerous…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11791 ###
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Kathleen Stanton, senior director of scientific and regulatory affairs with the Personal Care Products Council, has started her three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. Stanton was previously associate vice…, Media Inquiries, : Gavin O’Reilly , tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11770 ###
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Adam Norton, associate director of the NERVE Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell , has started his three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. In his role, Norton focuses on testing and evaluation of…, Media Inquiries, : Gavin O’Reilly , tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11769 ###
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ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) is sponsoring the 2 nd Annual Exo Games, an initiative to improve student involvement and education in the exo technologies industry. NIST is partnering with ASTM ET CoE through a CRADA agreement to develop the underpinning metrology for exoskeletons and promote student STEM involvement. All competitions in this year’s games will…, ,, 2024 at 11:59 p.m., EST through the ET CoE website . The competition will be held from, Aug. 5-9, 2024,, at the ASTM International headquarters in West Conshohocken, PA. For more information on the event, please visit https://www.etcoe.org/new-events-1/exogames2024 Established in 2019, ASTM’s Center of Excellence in Exo Technology (ET CoE) focuses on accelerating exo standards through research, education, workforce development, training certifications, and connecting global exo communities. For…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11757 ###
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ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) has announced publication of a new survey report, titled “Global Survey of Healthcare Professionals Using Medical Exoskeletons.” The purpose of the survey was to gather feedback from medical professionals using exoskeletons in rehabilitation, research, and more. The survey will help readers understand the experience, perspectives,…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11754 ###
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ASTM International presented its James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award to Eileen Snyder for her significant contributions to ASTM’s environmental risk management committee (E50). The President’s Leadership Award recognizes individuals early in their ASTM International career who have significantly advanced ASTM’s mission through extraordinary accomplishment, example, and vision. The…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11750 ###
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The results are in for the first ever Exo Games, hosted in August by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in collaboration with ASTM International’s Center of Excellence in Exo Technology (ET CoE). The inaugural event saw five student teams from the UK, United States, Belgium and Brazil compete in designing an exoskeleton, testing it against standards and measures decided by ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11714 ###