ISO 14001, the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), is being updated. The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) was released on 5 January 2026 and is currently under ballot among ISO member bodies ahead of formal publication expected in early 2026. The new edition (ISO 14001:2026) is set to replace ISO 14001:2015, with a transition period anticipated to last up to three years.
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ISO14001 is undergoing its 5 yearly review. Find out about what changes are likely to affect the standard when it is published in 2026, and how businesses can prepare to meet the new challenges.
What is a legal register, and do I really need one? Help for organisations with environmental and / or health & safety management systems
Changes made to your ISO management systems to require climate change consideration