Environmental management has never been more critical to organisational resilience and sustainable success. As global frameworks and expectations evolve, driven by climate goals, regulatory shifts, and investor scrutiny, ISO 14001 is undergoing an important update to ensure it remains relevant and impactful.
As part of the ISEP Connect Online Conference, join this expert-led session, hosted in collaboration between ISEP and LRQA, to gain early insights into the expected changes, their implications for certified organisations, and practical steps to strengthen your environmental management system (EMS) for the future.
Speakers:
- Martin Baxter, Deputy CEO, ISEP, and Chair, ISO Subcommittee on Environmental Management Systems (ISO/TC 207/SC 1)
- Katerina Liana, Core Technical Product Manager, LRQA
In this webinar, our experts will explore:
- The next evolution of ISO 14001: Martin Baxter will provide an on the expected update to ISO 14001, explaining the intention behind the changes and how they aim to strengthen the standard’s alignment with strategic business direction, sustainability reporting, and environmental integrity.
- What the changes mean in practice: From an auditor’s perspective, Katerina Liana examines how the update may affect certified organisations – what to expect during future audits, how to evidence compliance, and how to prepare your EMS for a smoother transition.
- Getting the most from your EMS: Explore the aspects of ISO 14001 that organisations often underutilise, from lifecycle thinking and risk evaluation to integrating environmental objectives into core business planning. Discover how a robust EMS can serve as a strategic tool, embedding environmental management into business decision-making, performance evaluation, and governance.
- ISO 14001 and policy alignment: Understand how ISO 14001 connects to the latest reporting and policy frameworks, including ISSB sustainability disclosure standards and the move toward limited assurance. The session will also unpack clause 7.4 (Communication) and what’s required to ensure data reliability and transparency across internal and external reporting.
- Lifecycle perspective and assessment: Gain insights into the lifecycle approach, its practical applications, and how it supports long-term sustainability performance and risk reduction.
- Interactive Q&A session: Your opportunity to ask Martin and Katerina how to futureproof your environmental management system and get the most value from ISO 14001.
Key takeaways:
- Clear understanding of the anticipated updates to ISO 14001 and the rationale behind them.
- Insights into auditor expectations and how to prepare for certification and surveillance audits.
- Practical guidance on improving underused elements of your EMS.
- Knowledge of how ISO 14001 connects with ISSB reporting, assurance, and communication requirements.
- Actionable steps to align your EMS with organisational strategy and lifecycle perspectives.