ISO 14001:2015 guides organizations in realizing the intended outcomes of their environmental management systems. These outcomes generate value for the environment, the organization itself, and stakeholders. Aligned with the organization’s environmental policy, key outcomes include:

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

Applicable to organizations of any size, type, or nature, ISO 14001:2015 encompasses the environmental aspects of activities, products, and services within an organization’s sphere of influence. It encourages a life cycle perspective in determining control or influence over environmental factors.

While ISO 14001:2015 does not define specific environmental performance criteria, it serves as a comprehensive tool for organizations to systematically enhance environmental management. It can be applied in its entirety or selectively to address specific environmental concerns.

ISO 14001:2015 facilitates systematic improvements in environmental management. However, claims of conformity to this standard are only valid when all requirements are fully integrated into an organization’s environmental management system, with no exclusions.

This standard stands as a guide for organizations dedicated to proactively managing their environmental responsibilities and contributing to a sustainable future.