ISO 14000 Family

Environmental ManagementStandards Guide

Comprehensive overview of the ISO 14000 family of environmental management standards. From basic EMS requirements to advanced lifecycle assessment and greenhouse gas management.

14001
Current
Version 2015
Last Revised: 9/15/2015
Next Review: 2025

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management Systems

Requirements with guidance for use

The flagship standard providing requirements for an environmental management system that organizations can use to enhance their environmental performance.

Key Features:

  • Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology
  • Risk-based thinking approach
  • Leadership and worker participation
  • +2 more features
Adoption
300,000+ certified organizations worldwide
14004
Current
Version 2016
Last Revised: 3/1/2016
Next Review: 2026

ISO 14004:2016

Environmental Management Systems

General guidelines on implementation

Provides guidance on the establishment, implementation, maintenance and improvement of an environmental management system.

Key Features:

  • Step-by-step implementation guidance
  • Practical examples and case studies
  • Integration with business strategy
  • +2 more features
Adoption
Supporting standard for ISO 14001
14006
Current
Version 2020
Last Revised: 11/1/2020
Next Review: 2030

ISO 14006:2020

Environmental Management Systems

Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign

Provides guidelines for incorporating ecodesign as part of an environmental management system.

Key Features:

  • Ecodesign integration methodology
  • Product lifecycle considerations
  • Design process optimization
  • +2 more features
Adoption
Growing adoption in manufacturing
14040
Under Review
Version 2006
Last Revised: 7/1/2006
Next Review: 2024

ISO 14040:2006

Life Cycle Assessment

Principles and framework

Describes the principles and framework for life cycle assessment including goal definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment and interpretation.

Key Features:

  • LCA methodology framework
  • Goal and scope definition
  • Inventory analysis principles
  • +2 more features
Adoption
Foundation for LCA studies globally
14044
Under Review
Version 2006
Last Revised: 7/1/2006
Next Review: 2024

ISO 14044:2006

Life Cycle Assessment

Requirements and guidelines

Provides requirements and guidelines for life cycle assessment including critical review processes.

Key Features:

  • LCA study requirements
  • Critical review processes
  • Reporting guidelines
  • +2 more features
Adoption
Used in conjunction with ISO 14040
14064
Current
Version 2018
Last Revised: 12/1/2018
Next Review: 2028

ISO 14064:2018

Greenhouse Gas Management

Specification and guidance

Provides specifications and guidance for greenhouse gas quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification.

Key Features:

  • GHG quantification principles
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Verification requirements
  • +2 more features
Adoption
Widely used for carbon accounting

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