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ISO 14001:2026

What is ISO 14001:2026?

ISO 14001:2026 is the fourth edition of the requirements for environmental management systems, published in April 2026 to replace ISO 14001:2015 and its Amendment 1:2024. It follows the harmonized structure, from the context of the organization through leadership, planning, support, operation and performance evaluation to improvement. It comprises 35 controls organised across 7 domains, and applies in International.

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What is ISO 14001:2026?
ISO 14001:2026 is the fourth edition of the requirements for environmental management systems, published in April 2026 to replace ISO 14001:2015 and its Amendment 1:2024. It follows the harmonized structure, from the context of the organization through leadership, planning, support, operation and performance evaluation to improvement.
How many controls does ISO 14001:2026 have?
ISO 14001:2026 contains 35 controls organized across 7 domains.
Where does ISO 14001:2026 apply?
ISO 14001:2026 applies in International. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of ISO 14001:2026 is covered here?
This page covers 2026.

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