Description
This course is designed to assist organizations in transitioning their Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to the anticipated ISO 14001:2026 standard. Building on ISO 14001:2015, the updated version is expected to place greater emphasis on climate change, sustainability, lifecycle thinking, environmental performance, digitalization, and organizational resilience. The course provides practical guidance on understanding expected changes, interpreting new requirements, and aligning environmental strategies with business objectives. Participants will learn how to conduct gap analyses, enhance environmental performance, manage environmental risks and opportunities, and prepare for successful certification under the revised standard.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the structure and anticipated requirements of ISO 14001:2026
- Identify key differences between ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 14001:2026
- Interpret updated EMS clauses and requirements
- Integrate climate change and sustainability into EMS
- Apply lifecycle thinking and environmental risk management
- Conduct environmental aspect and impact assessments
- Perform a gap analysis and develop a transition plan
- Improve environmental performance and compliance
- Prepare for EMS audits and certification
The benefits
Participants and organizations will benefit by:
- Smooth transition to ISO 14001:2026
- Improved environmental performance and compliance
- Enhanced sustainability and climate risk management
- Reduced environmental impact and operational risks
- Increased stakeholder confidence and reputation
- Better integration of environmental considerations into business strategy
- Strengthened audit readiness and continual improvement
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 14001:2026
- Overview of
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Evolution
from ISO 14001:2015 to 2026
- Environmental
management principles
Module 2: Key Changes and Emerging Trends
- Updated
High-Level Structure (HLS)
- Climate
change considerations
- Sustainability
and ESG alignment
- Digitalization
in EMS
Module 3: Context of the Organization & Stakeholders
- Internal and
external environmental issues
- Needs and
expectations of interested parties
- Defining EMS
scope
Module 4: Leadership and Environmental Policy
- Leadership
commitment and accountability
- Environmental
policy and strategic direction
- Roles,
responsibilities, and authorities
Module 5: Environmental Aspects, Impacts, and Risk Management
- Identifying
environmental aspects and impacts
- Risk and
opportunity assessment
- Lifecycle
perspective
Module 6: Compliance Obligations
- Legal and
regulatory requirements
- Compliance
evaluation
- Managing
environmental obligations
Module 7: Operational Planning and Control
- Managing
significant environmental aspects
- Supply chain
and outsourced processes
- Emergency
preparedness and response
Module 8: Performance Evaluation
- Monitoring
and measurement
- Environmental
performance indicators (KPIs)
- Internal
audits and management review
Module 9: Improvement and Sustainability
- Nonconformities
and corrective actions
- Continual
improvement
- Driving sustainability initiatives
Module 10: Gap Analysis and Transition Planning
- Conducting a
gap analysis
- Identifying
improvement areas
- Developing a
transition roadmap
Module 11: Implementation and Audit Readiness
- Updating EMS documentation
- Training and awareness
- Preparing for certification audits
Certification
Delegates will receive a Certificate of:
- Attendance, or
- Competency
Assessment
There will be an assessment at the end of the course.
- Delegates have to complete the assessment with a minimum score of 60% to receive a Certificate of Competence.
- Delegates who score between 50% and 59% will get a second attempt at the assessment.
- If you fail the second attempt, will need to repurchase the course
- Delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance regardless of a pass or fail.