Environmental Management Systems
ISO/TC 207/SC 1
OUR VISION AND MISSION
Our vision is to develop and implement robust environmental management systems that empowers organizations to manage their interaction with environmental aspects, to protect the environment, enhance resilience to climate change, and contribute to the well-being of present and future generations
We develop standards for environmental management systems that guide organizations in improving their environmental performance, reduce ecological footprints, and achieve their sustainability goals. We are committed to promoting innovation, stakeholder involvement and continuous improvement in environmental practices across industries.
ISO Standards We Have Responsibility For
Published
ISO 14001 Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 14002-1 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for using ISO 14001 to address environmental aspects and conditions within an environmental topic area — Part 1: General
ISO 14002-2 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for using ISO 14001 to address environmental aspects and conditions within an environmental topic area — Part 2: Water
ISO 14004 Environmental management systems — General guidelines on implementation
ISO 14005 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation
ISO 14006 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign
ISO 14007 Environmental management — Guidelines for determining environmental costs and benefits
ISO 14008 Monetary valuation of environmental impacts and related environmental aspects
ISO 14009 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for incorporating material circulation in design and development
ISO 14051 Environmental management — Material flow cost accounting — General framework
ISO 14052 Environmental management — Material flow cost accounting — Guidance for practical implementation in a supply chain
ISO 14053 Environmental management — Material flow cost accounting — Guidance for phased implementation in organizations
ISO 14054 Natural capital accounting for organizations — Principles, requirements and guidance
IEC 82474-1 Material declaration — Part 1: General requirements
Under Development
ISO 14001 Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 14002-3 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for using ISO 14001 to address environmental aspects and conditions within an environmental topic area — Part 3: Climate
ISO 14002-4 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for using ISO 14001 to address environmental aspects and conditions within an environmental topic area — Part 4: Resources and waste
Upcoming Events
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ISO National Climate Champions Network
March 26, 2026 01:00-02:00 PM, London UK
Webinar
The ISO National Climate Champions Network webinar will focus on the topic of biodiversity and nature, highlighting ISO’s participation at the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) for the first time.
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Get ready for ISO 14001:2026
April 16, 2026 02:00-03:30 PM, London UK
Webinar
Join ISO and BSI for a joint webinar where we will outline how ISO 14001 creates positive impacts for organizations worldwide and present the key updates introduced in the 2026 edition.
Experts directly involved in the development of the standard will guide you through the most significant changes, the practical benefits of the new edition, and how it strengthens environmental management in an evolving global context.
Categories of Standards
EMS and Application
ISO 14001 Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 14002-1 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for using ISO 14001 to address environmental aspects and conditions within an environmental topic area — Part 1: General
ISO 14002-2 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for using ISO 14001 to address environmental aspects and conditions within an environmental topic area — Part 2: Water
ISO 14004 Environmental management systems — General guidelines on implementation
ISO 14005 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation
Eco Design
ISO 14006 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign
ISO 14009 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for incorporating material circulation in design and development
Environmental Cost and Accounting
ISO 14007 Environmental management — Guidelines for determining environmental costs and benefits
ISO 14008 Monetary valuation of environmental impacts and related environmental aspects
ISO 14051 Environmental management — Material flow cost accounting — General framework
ISO 14052 Environmental management — Material flow cost accounting — Guidance for practical implementation in a supply chain
ISO 14053 Environmental management — Material flow cost accounting — Guidance for phased implementation in organizations
ISO 14054 Natural capital accounting for organizations — Principles, requirements and guidance
IEC 82474-1 Material declaration — Part 1: General requirements
Resources
ISO 14001:2026 (edition 4)
ISO - ISO 14001:2026 – Guidance you can trust. Impact you can measure
ISO - ISO 14001:2026 – Your trusted standard, clearer than ever
ISO 14001:2015 (edition 3)
The ISO Survey (issued 2023)
ISO 14001:2015 Continual Improvement Survey Report (issued 2021)
ISO 14001 Continual Improvement Survey 2021: Survey Design Report
Whitepaper: How to use ISO 14090 to support ISO 14001 (issued 2021)
Interpretations of ISO 14001:2015 (issued 2024)
FAQ for ISO 14001:2015 (issued 2016)
Life cycle perspective - what ISO 14001 includes (issued 2016)
Outsourced Processes in ISO 14001:2015 (issued 2016)
Mastering ISO 14001 | Unveiling the Secrets of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
ISO 14001:2015 SME success package
General resources relates to MSS:
ISO - Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG) (ED 3, issued 2026)
ISO 14001 Measuring success group resources:
Interpretation of ISO 14001
To help clarify the intent of ISO 14001, the ISO process allows for interpretations to be provided by each National Standards Body (NSB). Find your NSB here: ISO - Members
SC 1 follows a process for managing interpretations of ISO 14001. It is important to note that interpretations do not change the requirements in ISO 14001 but are intended to give users a better understanding of ISO 14001.
SC 1 process:
- it is the responsibility of each NSB to respond to any interpretation enquiry or request for guidance it receives, or forward this to SC 1 (the SC 1 response will be returned to the NSB for inclusion or consideration in their formal response);
- if a formal NSB response is provided to the user this is to be submitted to the SC 1 Committee Manager and reviewed annually at the SC 1 plenary;
- the SC 1 compiled responses file is made available to the public via ISO Livelink and the SC 1 website (this website), and shared with relevant groups as outlined in clause 6 of its process;
- follow-up questions on the interpretation response should be referred to the NSB where the interpretation request originated.
Please note that some NSBs use the term ‘clarification of intent’ instead of the term ‘interpretation’.
Latest version: Interpretations of ISO 14001:2015 (issued 2024)
Please note that interpretations of ISO 14001:2026 will be issued as and when requests are received.
ISO 14005
ISO 14007
Explaining the use of ISO 14007 and ISO 14008 (issued 2020)
FAQ for ISO 14007 (issued 2016)
ISO 14008
Explaining the use of ISO 14007 and ISO 14008 (issued 2020)
FAQ for ISO 14008 (issued 2017)
ISO 14054
FAQ for ISO 14054:2025 (issued 2025)
News
March 2026
ISO 14002-4 ‘Resources and waste’ reached the DIS (enquiry) stage (draft international standard). Some national standards bodies will make this draft available for public review in May/June 2026 - enquire with your NSB.
ISO 14002-3 ‘Climate’ reached the FDIS (approval) stage (final draft international standard) during which the draft will be editorially reviewed prior to its publication. It is expected to publish Q3 of 2026.
January 2026
The 4th edition of ISO 14001 is at Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage and is expected to publish mid-April 2026, replacing ISO 14001:2015
October 2025
The 1st edition of ISO 14054 is published
July 2025
The 4th edition of ISO 14001 is expected to reach FDIS stage at the end of 2025, and publish end of Q1 2026
A new edition of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems is coming soon, building on a trusted framework used by more than 300,000 organizations worldwide to manage their environmental responsibilities and improve performance.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the launch of the new edition.
Contact
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Martin Baxter
SC 1 Chair
United Kingdom
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Andreea Vieru
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