ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
Standard Introduction
ISO 14001:2015 is the internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organizations to design and implement an EMS and continually improve their environmental performance. The standard helps organizations identify, prioritize, and manage environmental risks as part of their business practices.
Used by organizations worldwide across all sectors, ISO 14001 helps reduce environmental impact through waste reduction and emissions control, ensures regulatory compliance, achieves cost savings from efficient resource usage, builds stakeholder trust, and improves risk management. The 2015 version introduced enhanced requirements for leadership engagement, strategic environmental planning, and life cycle thinking across the value chain.
Scope
Applicable to organizations of all sizes and industries, covering the protection of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Structure
Follows the High Level Structure (HLS), ensuring seamless integration with other ISO management standards like ISO 9001.
Certification
Organizations can achieve accredited certification after successfully completing an external audit of their ISMS.
list_alt Core Requirements (Clauses 4-10)
- Context of the organization
- Leadership & Commitment
- Planning & Risk Assessment
- Support & Awareness
- Operation
- Performance evaluation
- Continual Improvement