The CEN and CENELEC Annual Report for 2024 is now available. Take a look to learn more about last year’s major developments at CEN and CENELEC.
2024 saw a lot of changes, marked by the European elections and the arrival of the new institutions. At CEN and CENELEC, we reaffirmed our commitment to a strong and resilient European Standardization System, highlighting the strategic role of standards in strengthening the Single Market and supporting Europe’s competitiveness.
In 2024, we made significant progress on our main priorities, including sustainability, digitalization, innovation, and international cooperation. Areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Resilience, Quantum Technologies, and Data Management were put in focus, supporting the twin green and digital transitions at the core of Europe’s strategic agenda. Our continued efforts in sustainable construction, the circular economy, and corporate sustainability reporting helped industries drive forward the shift to a more sustainable future. In this context, we continued on the path to building a standardization system that is sustainable, competitive, and inclusive.
This Annual Report shines a light on these and many other achievements. It presents the main highlights that marked an eventful year for our two organizations in 2024. The report is available in a fully digital format, which allows for an accessible experience, and it reflects CEN and CENELEC’s dedication to the twin green and digital transition.
Some highlights that underline the hard work of the CEN and CENELEC community include:
- supporting the green transition of the European industry and fostering the development of new clean technologies and sustainable energy sources;
- actively contributing to Europe’s digital transition with AI and ICT standards that are at the core of the digital transformation of all sectors of the economy;
- continuing to implement the joint CEN and CENELEC Strategy 2030;
- and continuing our efforts to make our standardization system more inclusive and open to the world, to better meet the needs of industry and civil society.
Recognizing these and many other achievements pays tribute to the dedication of our members, partners, stakeholders, and collaborators throughout Europe. Their contributions reflect the strength of the European Standardization System and enable CEN and CENELEC to approach the future with confidence and optimism.
