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ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

What is ISO 14001?

ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to identify, manage and improve their environmental performance, ensuring sustainable practices and compliance with regulations. Implementing ISO 14001:2015 not only helps your business reduce its environmental impact but also delivers tangible benefits, such as cost savings, an improved reputation, and enhanced operational efficiency.
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Benefits of being ISO 14001 certified

Due to growing environmental concerns globally, organisations have a vital role to play in helping to reduce these concerns. Achieving ISO 14001:2015 is a pivotal step in demonstrating a business’s commitment not only to regulatory compliance but also to ongoing environmental improvement. Achieving ISO 14001 certification offers significant advantages, including:

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Regulatory Compliance

Stay ahead of environmental laws and regulations.

02

Cost Efficiency

Identify resource-saving opportunities to reduce waste and operational costs.

03

Enhanced Reputation

Demonstrate commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

04

Risk Management

Mitigate environmental risks and improve resilience.

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Stakeholder Confidence

Build trust with customers, investors and employees.

How can True Solutions help?

We can support your business at any stage in its ISO journey, whether it is just starting or already has an environmental management system in place.

Gap Analysis & Environmental Review

Assess your current environmental practices, impacts and compliance obligations. Identify gaps against ISO 14001:2015 requirements and evaluate risks and opportunities related to emissions, waste, resource use and overall environmental performance.

EMS Development & Documentation

Develop a structured EMS with policies, procedures and environmental objectives. Create documentation to ensure regulatory compliance, manage environmental impacts and embed sustainability into your operations. Align environmental goals with corporate strategy and stakeholder expectations.

Implementation Support

Support the rollout of environmental policies and embed EMS practices across your organisation through staff training, awareness programs and provide practical tools, checklists and monitoring templates for effective environmental management.

Internal Audits & Readiness Assessment

Conduct internal audits to assess readiness for ISO 14001 certification. Identify non-conformities and provide actionable recommendations to address gaps and improve compliance.

Certification Support

Guide your organisation through the certification process with accredited ISO certification bodies and offer ongoing advisory support to maintain compliance and drive continual environmental improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Monitoring

Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track environmental performance. Support regular reviews, audits, and updates to ensure continual improvement and adaptation to regulatory changes.

True Solutions supported the rebrand, refresh and successful recertification of our ISO 14001, 9001 and 27001 Integrated Management System. Their expertise and efficiency enabled minimal internal resource to have maximum impact so we could maintain continued certification for our customers. We have retained True Solutions’ support to help maintain our ISO Management System arrangements moving forwards and recommend others to do similar.

Electro Automation (UK)

We have worked with True Solutions for many years, and they are a valued long-term partner, providing reliable, responsive and practical support across environmental, sustainability and quality management, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance and audits. They consistently provide competent advice and trusted expertise at both operational and senior management level.

Jet Plant Hire

We’ve worked with True Solutions since 2017, and following Thomas when he first started was one of the best decisions we made for HFF. With his support, expertise, and well-developed documentation, we successfully achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 and have maintained smooth, stress-free internal and external audits ever since. We highly recommend them.

HFF Civil Engineering

True Solutions has been an invaluable partner in helping the GMS Group achieve and maintain our ISO accreditations. Their expertise is crucial in ensuring we remain fully compliant with all relevant standards. We highly recommend True Solutions to any organisation seeking reliable, professional, and responsive support for their ISO and compliance needs.

GMS Group

True Solutions have been a trusted partner to Blue Chip PFP for a number of years, providing clear, practical, and highly professional support across our ISO management systems. Their guidance has been instrumental in maintaining compliance, improving internal processes, and supporting continual improvement across the business. The team are knowledgeable, responsive, and pragmatic in their approach, making ISO requirements straightforward to understand and implement. We would not hesitate to recommend True Solutions to organisations seeking reliable and effective ISO consultancy support.

Blue Chip PFP

We have worked closely with Thomas at True Solutions since 2022, they have proved invaluable in our journey towards ISO certification. Always approachable and never too far away should we require any assistance or guidance. A great investment for the company.

Graham Commercials

I have worked alongside Thomas with several of my clients and we are always delighted to recommend him. He has exceptional knowledge in his field and the feedback we receive is always excellent. We look forward to continuing this relationship going forward and working on more projects together.

NFP Safety

We have worked with Thomas and his team for almost a decade and during that time he has been nothing but professional, supportive and an occasional lifesaver. We trust his guidance completely and couldn’t recommend him more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The revised ISO 14001:2026 standard has now been published.  Read the biggest changes here: https://true-solutions.co.uk/iso-140012026-now-published/

The publication of ISO 14001:2026 marks the start of the official transition period from ISO 14001:2015. If you’re already certified, your existing certificate remains valid during the transition period, and our team is here to help you plan a smooth, straightforward transition. 

Organisations have until 30 April 2029 to transition from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026. Your existing certificate will remain valid during this period, provided your Environmental Management System continues to meet certification requirements. All ISO 14001:2015 certificates will expire no later than 30 April 2029. 

Not necessarily. For most organisations, the transition can be completed during a scheduled surveillance or recertification audit. Alternatively, it can be carried out as a standalone transition assessment if required. 

We recommend reviewing your current Environmental Management System against the updated standard and carrying out a gap analysis to identify any changes that may be required. Starting early allows you to plan updates without unnecessary pressure and we can help you every step of the way. 

Any organisation, regardless of size or sector, can implement ISO 14001 to improve its environmental performance and compliance.
Certification is achieved by: Implementing a management system in line with ISO 14001 requirements. Conducting internal audits and management reviews. Undergoing a third-party certification audit by an accredited body. True Solutions can provide support and expert knowledge on all stages of the process.
Certification is valid for three years, with annual surveillance and internal audits to ensure continued compliance with the standard.
Dependent on the complexity and readiness of the organisation, ISO 14001 can typically take 4-6 months to implement. However, we can tailor our timelines to meet your specific needs.
Yes. If you are looking to implement two or more standards together, or already have a standard in place, ISO 14001 can be easily integrated with other ISO management systems, such as ISO 9001, 45001, and 27001.

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