ISO 14001 was changed in 2015 and the dead line for environmentally certified companies to adapt their environmental management systems to comply with the new version is getting very close: September 15, 2018.
ISO 14001:2015 has been structured in accordance with the principles defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) so that its compatibility with other ISO certification standards, namely ISO 9001, increases significantly, by following a common structure. From all the changes introduced by the new version of the standard, we think it is important for our clients to pay special attention to:
In conclusion, this is a standard that introduces significant changes in environmental management systems, being an evolution in continuity, that is, it is not a rupture with the previous version of the standard, but rather the development of already existing concepts.
Pedro Marques, Universidade Europeia Teaching Assitant, Senior Auren Portugal Consultant, Trainer, Internal Management System Auditor