ISO 14001
Environmental management systems requirements
ISO 14001 is a compliance framework from International with 3 domains and 14 controls that map to 77 other frameworks. The largest domains are ISO 14001: Environmental Policy & Planning (5 controls), ISO 14001: Operational Controls (5 controls), ISO 14001: Performance Evaluation (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (3)
ISO 14001: Environmental Policy & Planning
Environmental management system planning (ISO 14001)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO14001-01 | Environmental policy development |
| ISO14001-02 | Environmental aspects and impacts identification |
| ISO14001-03 | Legal and regulatory compliance obligations |
| ISO14001-04 | Environmental objectives and targets |
| ISO14001-05 | Action planning for environmental management |
ISO 14001: Operational Controls
Environmental operational controls (ISO 14001)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO14001-06 | Operational control procedures |
| ISO14001-07 | Emergency preparedness and response |
| ISO14001-08 | Resource and energy management |
| ISO14001-09 | Waste management and reduction |
| ISO14001-10 | Pollution prevention measures |
ISO 14001: Performance Evaluation
Environmental performance monitoring (ISO 14001)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO14001-11 | Environmental monitoring and measurement |
| ISO14001-12 | Compliance evaluation |
| ISO14001-13 | Internal environmental audit |
| ISO14001-14 | Management review of environmental performance |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO 14001, you already cover:
ISO 14001:2015
36%
5 controls mapped
Compare →TCFD Recommendations
36%
5 controls mapped
Compare →ISSB Standards
36%
5 controls mapped
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What is ISO 14001 and who does it apply to?
ISO 14001 is a compliance framework from International with 3 domains and 14 controls. Environmental management systems requirements It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO 14001 actually require?
ISO 14001 has 14 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are ISO 14001: Environmental Policy & Planning (5 controls), ISO 14001: Operational Controls (5 controls), ISO 14001: Performance Evaluation (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO 14001 do I already cover?
ISO 14001 maps to 77 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 14001:2015 (36% coverage), TCFD Recommendations (36% coverage), ISSB Standards (36% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement ISO 14001?
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