ISO 14001 is an internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides organisations with a structured framework to identify, manage, monitor, and improve their environmental responsibilities and performance.

The standard can be implemented by organisations of any size and across all sectors. ISO 14001 helps organisations reduce environmental impacts, improve resource efficiency, and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices and regulatory compliance.

ISO 14001 is based on key environmental management principles, including environmental protection, risk-based thinking, continual improvement, compliance obligations, and lifecycle consideration. These principles support organisations in improving environmental performance while maintaining operational efficiency.