Environmental Management Systems-Requirements With Guidance

Overview

Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use

ISO 14001:2026 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that organizations can use to enhance their environmental performance. ISO 14001 is intended for organizations that want to manage their environmental responsibilities systematically and contribute to the environmental pillar of sustainability. 

ISO 14001 helps an organization achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system, thereby providing value to the environment, the organization, and interested parties. Consistent with the organization's environmental policy, the intended outcomes of an environmental management system include: 

• Enhancement of environmental performance; 
• Fulfillment of compliance obligations; 
• Achievement of environmental objectives.