Revision of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 and climate change
Since 2024 all management system standards have required organisations to determine whether climate change is a relevant issue. In 2026 the new editions of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 are released, with a transition period of around three years for certified organisations.
At a glance
- Legal reference
- ISO/IAF 2024 Amendment · ISO 14001:2026 · ISO 9001:2026
- Jurisdiction
- European Union
- Area
- Labour, governance and standards
- Status
- Phased application
- Last reviewed
Every date for ISO 14001 and 9001
- "Climate action" amendment to all management system standards
- Publication of the new ISO 14001:2026
- Publication of the new ISO 9001:2026 (expected)
- Indicative end of the transition for ISO 14001 in 889 days
Organisations that are certified or wish to become certified, particularly in order to take part in tenders.
How we helpCertifications & Management Systems →- 01Include climate in the analysis of context and risks
- 02Plan the transition to the new editions with your certification body
Frequently asked questions on ISO 14001 and 9001
Since 2024 all management system standards have required organisations to determine whether climate change is a relevant issue. In 2026 the new editions of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 are released, with a transition period of around three years for certified organisations.
Organisations that are certified or wish to become certified, particularly in order to take part in tenders.
23 Feb 2024: "Climate action" amendment to all management system standards; Apr 2026: Publication of the new ISO 14001:2026; Sep 2026: Publication of the new ISO 9001:2026 (expected); Apr 2029: Indicative end of the transition for ISO 14001.
The next milestone is Apr 2029: Indicative end of the transition for ISO 14001.
Include climate in the analysis of context and risks; Plan the transition to the new editions with your certification body.
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