ISO 14001 Update to 2015

The new ISO14001:2015 Standard was published on 15th September 2015. The 2004 version will remain valid during the 3 year transition period. 18 months after publication, all accredited certificates will be to ISO14001:2015.

There are significant changes within the new release. Key changes include:

• The adoption of Annex SL. In lay terms this means a common framework including major clause headings across all standards (including ISO 9001 and ISO 27001)

• Consideration for the "Context of the Organisation"

• Leadership and Commitment replace Management Responsibility, the emphasis shifting from ensuring to engaging

• The consideration of risk and opportunities throughout the process approach

• Less reliance on documented systems

• Process focused approach

For more information on the new version or for assistance with a transition program please get in touch.