ISO 14001 | Environmental Management Systems

ISO 14001 is the world’s leading environmental management standard, designed to help organizations minimize environmental impact, comply with regulations, and continually improve sustainability performance.

What is ISO 14001 Certification?

ISO 14001 Certification provides a framework for organizations to establish an effective Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring businesses can monitor and manage environmental aspects such as:

Waste
Energy use
Emissions
Resource efficiency

Certification demonstrates to customers, regulators, and stakeholders that your business is actively working to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining compliance with legal and industry requirements.

ISO 14001 focuses on improving environmental performance rather than improving the management system and stresses leadership’s engagement and a need to understand the context of ISO 14001 to better manage risk and promote environmental management.

What is ISO 14001:2026?

ISO 14001:2026 is the upcoming revision of the EMS standard, succeeding ISO 14001:2015. It maintains its Annex SL framework, introduces refined clauses and language, and places heightened focus on climate resilience, biodiversity, lifecycle thinking, and environmental accountability. Learn more.

Why ISO 14001 Certification Matters

Environmental responsibility is no longer optional, it’s essential. Certification to ISO 14001 helps organizations:

Comply with national and international environmental regulations.
Build trust with stakeholders and environmentally conscious customers.
Reduce operational costs through efficient resource management.
Enhance brand reputation as a sustainable and responsible organization.

What are the benefits of ISO 14001 Certification

By working with Intertek to obtain ISO 14001 Certification, your organization can achieve:

Regulatory Compliance: Meet environmental laws and industry regulations.
Operational Efficiency: Reduce waste, energy consumption, and costs.
Sustainable Growth: Align business practices with global sustainability goals.
Market Advantage: Win contracts and partnerships with organizations that require environmental certification.
Brand Reputation: Demonstrate your commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.

Who Needs ISO 14001 Certification?

ISO 14001 Certification is applicable to businesses of all sizes and industries, including:

Manufacturing and industrial operations.
Energy, oil, and gas companies.
Construction and engineering firms.
Logistics and transportation providers.
Public sector organizations and service providers.

Any business seeking to reduce its environmental impact and demonstrate sustainability leadership can benefit from ISO 14001.

What are the steps to certification?

Intertek makes certification straightforward with a clear process:

Gap Analysis: Evaluate your current environmental management system.
System Development: Align processes with ISO 14001 requirements.
Training and Support: Prepare staff for compliance and effective EMS management.
Audit and Certification: Accredited Intertek auditors assess your compliance and issue certification.
Ongoing Monitoring: Maintain certification through regular audits and continuous improvement.

Does Intertek offer ISO 14001 Training?

Intertek provides customized training programs in select regions across the world to help your employees understand ISO 14001 requirements and effectively implement environmental best practices.

We offer a full suite of training courses in select regions including Foundation, Internal Auditor, and IRCA CQI Lead Auditor courses, available in person, virtually, on-site/in-house, or elearning.

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Trust in Intertek as your ISO 14001 audit partner:

Over 25 years of experience in systems and process audits.
Global reach, local support
Methodologies tailored to each sector and company size.
Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Expert support to ensure compliance and strengthen business reputation.
Training & Support with Intertek Academy to help staff understand quality management principles, prepare for audits, and implement best practices.

Take the next step to secure your ISO 14001 Certification

Contact us today to begin your ISO 14001 certification journey and demonstrate your commitment to protecting the environment.

Contact: ISO 14001 | Environmental Management Systems

More Information on ISO 14001

Learn about the value of accredited certification at anab.org and iaf.nu.

Access and purchase ISO 14001 standard in a format that suits your needs

For more information on the changes from the International Organization for Standardization please visit ISO.org