Environmental Management Systems

ISO/TC 207/SC 1

OUR VISION AND MISSION

Our vision is to develop and implement robust environmental management systems that empowers organizations manage their interaction with environmental aspects, to protect the environment, enhance resilience to climate change, and contribute to the well-being of present and future generations

We develop standards for environmental management systems that guide organizations in improving their environmental performance, reduce ecological footprints, and achieve their sustainability goals. We are committed to promoting innovation, stakeholder involvement and continuous improvement in environmental practices across industries.

ISO Standards We Have Responsibility For

ISO 14001 Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.

ISO 14002-1 Environmental management systems - Guidelines for applying the ISO 14001 framework to environmental aspects and environmental conditions by environmental topic areas.

ISO 14002-2 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for using ISO 14001 to address environmental aspects and conditions within an environmental topic area — Part 2: Water

ISO 14004 Environmental management systems – General guidelines on principles, systems and support techniques

ISO 14005 Environmental management systems – Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation

ISO 14006 Environmental management systems – Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign

ISO 14007 Environmental management - Determining Environmental Costs and Benefits — Guidance

ISO 14008 Monetary valuation of environmental impacts from specific emissions and use of natural resources​

ISO 14009 Guidelines for incorporating redesign of products and components to improve material circulation

ISO 14053 Material flow cost accounting — Guidance for phased implementation in organizations

Categories of Standards

EMS and Application

ISO 14001 Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use

ISO 14002-1 Environmental management systems - Guidelines for applying the ISO 14001 framework to environmental aspects and environmental conditions by environmental topic areas

ISO 14002-2 Environmental management systems — Guidelines for using ISO 14001 to address environmental aspects and conditions within an environmental topic area — Part 2: Water

ISO 14004 Environmental management systems – General guidelines on principles, systems and support techniques

ISO 14005 Environmental management systems – Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation

Eco Design

ISO 14006 Environmental management systems – Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign

ISO 14009 Guidelines for incorporating redesign of products and components to improve material circulation

Environmental Cost and Accounting

ISO 14007 Environmental management - Determining Environmental Costs and Benefits — Guidance

ISO 14008 Monetary valuation of environmental impacts from specific emissions and use of natural resources​

ISO 14053 Material flow cost accounting — Guidance for phased implementation in organizations