ISO 14004:2016
Framework summaries on this platform are AI-assisted interpretations for educational and compliance planning purposes. They do not reproduce or replace the official standards. Refer to the authoritative source for the definitive text. Framework names and trademarks belong to their respective organisations.
Framework Domains (8)
Context of the organization – ISO 14004:2016
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-14004-2016::4.1 | Understanding the organization and its context |
| iso-14004-2016::4.2 | Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties |
| iso-14004-2016::4.2.1 | General |
| iso-14004-2016::4.2.2 | Determining relevant interested parties |
| iso-14004-2016::4.2.3 | Determining relevant needs and expectations of relevant interested parties |
| iso-14004-2016::4.2.4 | Determining compliance obligations |
| iso-14004-2016::4.2.5 | Use and application of the needs and expectations of interested parties |
| iso-14004-2016::4.4.1 | General |
Improvement – ISO 14004:2016
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-14004-2016::10.1 | General |
| iso-14004-2016::10.3 | Continual improvement |
| iso-14004-2016::10.3.1 | Opportunities for improvement |
| iso-14004-2016::10.3.2 | Implementation of continual improvement |
Leadership – ISO 14004:2016
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-14004-2016::5.1 | Leadership and commitment |
| iso-14004-2016::5.3 | Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities |
Operation – ISO 14004:2016
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-14004-2016::8.1 | Operational planning and control |
| iso-14004-2016::8.1.1 | General guidance: Operational control |
| iso-14004-2016::8.1.3 | Establishing operational controls |
| iso-14004-2016::8.2 | E mergency p rep arednes s and res p o ns e |
Performance evaluation – ISO 14004:2016
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-14004-2016::9.1 | M o nito ring, meas urement, analys is and evaluatio n |
| iso-14004-2016::9.1.1 | General |
| iso-14004-2016::9.1.2 | Evaluation of compliance |
| iso-14004-2016::9.2 | Internal audit |
| iso-14004-2016::9.3 | Management review |
Planning – ISO 14004:2016
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-14004-2016::6.1 | Actions to address risks and opportunities |
| iso-14004-2016::6.1.1 | General |
| iso-14004-2016::6.1.2 | Environmental aspects |
| iso-14004-2016::6.1.3 | Compliance obligations |
| iso-14004-2016::6.1.4 | Planning action |
| iso-14004-2016::6.2 | Environmental objectives and planning to achieve them |
| iso-14004-2016::6.2.1 | General |
| iso-14004-2016::6.2.2 | Establishing environmental objectives |
| iso-14004-2016::6.2.3 | Planning actions to achieve environmental objectives |
| iso-14004-2016::6.2.4 | Performance indicators |
Support – ISO 14004:2016
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-14004-2016::7.1 | Resources |
| iso-14004-2016::7.2 | Competence |
| iso-14004-2016::7.3 | Awareness |
| iso-14004-2016::7.4 | Communication |
| iso-14004-2016::7.4.1 | General |
| iso-14004-2016::7.4.2 | Internal communication |
| iso-14004-2016::7.4.3 | External communication |
| iso-14004-2016::7.5 | Documented information |
| iso-14004-2016::7.5.1 | General |
| iso-14004-2016::7.5.2 | Creating and updating |
| iso-14004-2016::7.5.3 | Control of documented information |
Terms and definitions – ISO 14004:2016
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-14004-2016::3.1 | Terms related to organization and leadership |
| iso-14004-2016::3.2 | Terms related to planning |
| iso-14004-2016::3.3 | Terms related to support and operation |
| iso-14004-2016::3.4 | Terms related to performance evaluation and improvement |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO 14004:2016, you already cover:
ISO 19011:2018
54%
26 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 14001:2015
52%
25 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 45001:2018
35%
17 controls mapped
Compare →+ 75 more: ISO/IEC 42001:2023 (33%), ISO 22000:2018 (31%)
See all 78 mapped frameworks ↓Maps to 78 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 14004:2016?
ISO 14004:2016 is a compliance framework from International with 8 domains and 48 controls. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 14004:2016 have?
ISO 14004:2016 has 48 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Support – ISO 14004:2016 (11 controls), Planning – ISO 14004:2016 (10 controls), Context of the organization – ISO 14004:2016 (8 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO 14004:2016 map to?
ISO 14004:2016 maps to 78 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 19011:2018 (54% coverage), ISO 14001:2015 (52% coverage), ISO 45001:2018 (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I get started with ISO 14004:2016 compliance?
Start your ISO 14004:2016 compliance journey by running a self-assessment on our platform to identify your current compliance posture. Our AI advisory can answer specific questions about ISO 14004:2016 requirements, and cross-framework mapping helps you leverage existing controls from other frameworks you may already comply with. Create a free account to access all 48 controls and track your progress.
Start Your Compliance Journey
Create a free account to run self-assessments, get AI advisory, and track your compliance progress across 718 frameworks.
Get Started Free →Free forever — no credit card required