ISO 14001 and environmental management systems

This section introduces and reviews ISO 14001:2015, Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.

ISO 14001 sets out the requirements for an EMS (environmental management system). It supports organisations in improving their environmental performance through a more efficient use of energy and resources and reducing waste, while gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders as well as protecting the environment. The current 2015 edition covers a wide scope of environmental factors, including considering the life cycle of products, activities and services within the scope of an organisation’s EMS.

This section is maintained by David Inman of DIEM.

isurv section: Environmental management and policy

isurv section: Practice management

RICS journal article: How we became certified to ISO 14001