ISO 14001:2026 (edition 4), the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS), was published on 15 April 2026, marking the first revision of the standard in more than ten years.
The new version of the ISO 14001 standard can be purchased directly from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization.
ISO, the International Organization for Standardisation stated – The new edition of ISO 14001 provides organisations with a clearer, more effective way to turn environmental ambition into measurable results. It reinforces what matters most: environmental protection and business outcomes.
The updated standard builds on the established ISO 14001:2015 framework with clearer structure, easier navigation and stronger alignment with today’s environmental priorities.
As with previous revisions, there is a three-year period for organisations certified to ISO 14001:2015 to transition to the new 2026 standard.
Aligned Certification will be working with its certified ISO 14001 clients to ensure they achieve a smooth transition in becoming certified to ISO 14001:2015.
If you have any queries with regard to certification to the new ISO 14001:2015 standard, please get in touch.