ISO 14001 2015

Environmental Management Systems

Structure environmental responsibilities, resource controls and measurable improvement objectives.

ISO 14001Edition 2015
OVERVIEW

What this standard or pathway addresses.

ISO 14001 helps organizations manage environmental aspects systematically while building a culture of responsible operational improvement.

Potential benefits when effectively implemented

  • Environmental risk control
  • Resource-efficiency focus
  • Structured compliance processes
  • Continual environmental improvement

Typical organizational fit

Relevant to industrial, construction, logistics, hospitality, infrastructure and service organizations with environmental responsibilities.

TYPICAL JOURNEY

From requirement to certificate access.

The exact assessment route and certification decision depend on the external certification provider and the applicable standard.

01

Define the requirement

Confirm the standard, scope, sites and reason for seeking certification.

02

Prepare the management system

Establish the applicable processes, responsibilities, controls, documented information and operational evidence.

03

Complete third-party assessment

Follow the applicable assessment route and address required findings or follow-up before a certification decision is made.

04

Upload and access the issued certificate

After the final certificate is issued externally, an administrator records its details and uploads the source file for controlled customer access.