Current
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management Systems
Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. It is intended for organizations seeking to manage their environmental responsibilities systematically and contribute to the environmental pillar of sustainability.
Key Requirements
- 1Environmental policy establishment
- 2Environmental aspects and impacts identification
- 3Compliance obligations
- 4Environmental objectives and planning
- 5Resources, roles and responsibilities
- 6Competence and awareness programmes
- 7Communication and documented information
- 8Operational planning and control
- 9Emergency preparedness and response
- 10Monitoring, measurement and evaluation
- 11Internal audit and management review
- 12Nonconformity, corrective action and continual improvement
Key Benefits
- Enhanced environmental performance
- Better control of compliance obligations
- Clearer environmental objectives
- Improved operational efficiency
- Stronger stakeholder confidence
- More systematic risk and opportunity management
Related Standards
ISO 14004
ISO 14006
ISO 9001
ISO 45001