ISO 14001 · Management systems
ISO 14001. Environmental responsibility that pays off
The international standard for environmental management. It helps you systematically reduce environmental impact, conserve resources and act with legal certainty.
Overview
What is ISO 14001?
ISO 14001 is the world's leading standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It gives organizations a structured framework to identify, manage and continually reduce their environmental impact.
The standard follows a life-cycle perspective: from procurement and production through use to disposal. Combined with legal obligations and measurable environmental objectives.
Purpose of certification
Certification independently confirms that your environmental management meets the requirements of the standard. Credible proof for customers, authorities and within ESG and sustainability assessments.
Core requirements of the standard
- Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and impacts
- Compliance with binding obligations (legal conformity)
- Environmental objectives, key figures and action programs
- Life-cycle perspective across the value chain
- Emergency preparedness and response to environmental risks
For whom
Is this certification right for you?
For organizations that want to improve their environmental performance, cut costs and credibly demonstrate ecological responsibility.
Your benefits
What the certificate does for you
- Lower resource consumption and reduced operating costs
- Legal certainty with environmental regulations
- A strong signal to customers, partners and ESG ratings
- Systematic reduction of environmental risks
Our services
Our role in ISO 14001 certification
- 1Planning and conducting certification audits to assess the conformity of your management system with the requirements of the standard
- 2Independent decision on certification based on the audit results
- 3Issuing and maintaining certificates
- 4Conducting surveillance and recertification audits in accordance with the applicable rules and defined time intervals
Impartiality
Consulting or support services for the introduction, implementation or improvement of management systems are not part of our activity as a certification body.
Process
The path to certification
Certification audit
Planning and conducting certification audits to assess conformity of the environmental management system with the requirements of ISO 14001.
Certification decision and issuance of the certificate
Certification decision based on the audit results, as well as issuance and maintenance of ISO 14001 certificates.
Surveillance and recertification
Conducting surveillance and recertification audits in accordance with applicable rules and defined time intervals.
Getting a quote
What does ISO 14001 certification cost for you?
The costs of certification depend on various factors such as company size, scope, processes, etc. This differentiated calculation results from the requirements of the relevant standards and regulations. For a binding quotation, we provide you with a service-request questionnaire. Upon receipt of the completed documentation, an individual quotation will be prepared based on the information provided.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ISO 14001
Does ISO 14001 help with ESG reporting?
Yes. The system delivers robust environmental metrics and evidence that feed directly into sustainability and ESG reports.
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