Standards in environmental management empower organizations to minimize their ecological footprint. They provide a framework for continual improvement in handling environmental responsibilities.

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The benefits of implementing an environmental management system for your business

Prioritizing environmental sustainability isn’t just a trend: it’s a vital strategy for securing the health and prosperity of an organization for years to come. Balancing growth with environmental stewardship is more important than ever.

Embracing net zero: a crucial step towards a sustainable future
Achieving net-zero carbon emissions is not just an environmental imperative; it also presents significant opportunities for organizations of all sizes.
Ferns growing from a tree

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ISO handbook brings environmental management to SMEs

Implementing an environmental management system can be challenging for small businesses. ISO’s new handbook has been designed to assist SMEs in improving their environmental performance using ISO 14001.

Top standards

Standard
ISO 14067:2018
Greenhouse gases
Carbon footprint of products

Requirements and guidelines for quantification

Standard
ISO 14064-1:2018
Greenhouse gases
Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
Standard
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management systems
Requirements with guidance for use