Synopsis
The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001:2026 was in the approval phase at the time this update was prepared. The ISO 14001:2026 standard is expected to be published in the first half of 2026.
The updated standard is expected to further embed the life cycle perspective, require a management of change process for the Environmental Management System and mandate commitments on biodiversity, natural resources and climate change in the policy.
Summary
The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001:2026 remained in the approval phase at the time this update was prepared. In the absence of the FDIS document, details of significant expected changes are presented below.
The final version of the updated standard is expected to be published in the second quarter of 2026.
What is expected to change?
Clause 4 – Context of the organisation
Clause 5 - Leadership
Clause 6 - Planning
Clause 7 - Support
Clause 8 - Operation
Clause 9 – Performance evaluation
Clause 10 - Improvement
GUIDANCE
A range of UK certification bodies have provided guidance on the expected changes to ISO 14001, including:
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