What is changing? ISO 14001:2026

Theme

Where to look 

Why it matters 

Modernised terminology & harmonised structure 

Throughout 

“This International Standard” becomes “this document” and “fulfil” becomes “meet”; records are

now distinguished from optional documentation using “available as documented information”.

The update also adopts ISO’s Harmonised Structure to aid integration with other management system

standards. 

Stronger focus on environmental conditions 

4.1 

Organisations must consider how issues such as climate change, biodiversity and resource

availability affect - and are affected by - their operations. 

Clarity when determining EMS scope 

4.3 

Scope decisions must now take a life-cycle perspective, ensuring upstream and downstream impacts

the organisation can control or influence are not overlooked. 

Interested-party clarity 

4.2 NOTE 

New examples align ISO 14001 with ISO 9001, making it easier to identify whose expectations count. 

Leadership accountability strengthened 

5.1 

Top management must show personal involvement and remains accountable even when tasks are

delegated; leadership support is expected across all roles, not just managerial positions. 

Risk-based planning refined 

6.1.4-6.1.5 

6.1.4 becomes “Risks and opportunities”; a renamed 6.1.5 tightens links between aspects, compliance

obligations and planned actions. 

New change-management clause 

6.3 

Organisations must plan and manage EMS-related changes methodically to preserve intended outcomes. 

Life-cycle & emergency guidance 

6.1.2 NOTE 

A new note explains how to apply the life-cycle perspective; potential emergency situations are now

determined here, separate from normal aspects. 

Operational control extended to suppliers 

8.1

The EMS must control or influence externally provided processes, products or services, and define the

level of control in documented information. 

Management review re-structured 

9.3

Sub-clauses are now General, Inputs and Results, making audit trails clearer.

Continual-improvement tidy-up 

10

Clause 10.1 is deleted; text is absorbed into 10.2-10.3, but the obligation to drive continual improvement

remains. 

Annex A expanded; Annex B deleted 

Annex A 

Explanatory notes are greatly enlarged (e.g. A.6.3 on change management) while the bibliography in

Annex B has been removed for simplicity. 

Theme 2015 version

Theme 2026 version

Where to look 

Why it matters 

N/A

Modernised terminology & harmonised structure 

Throughout 

"Standar Internasional ini" menjadi "dokumen ini" dan "pemenuhan" menjadi "memenuhi"; catatan kini dibedakan dari dokumentasi opsional dengan menggunakan "tersedia sebagai informasi terdokumentasi". Pembaruan ini juga mengadopsi Struktur Terharmonisasi ISO untuk membantu integrasi dengan standar sistem manajemen lainnya.

Understanding the organisation and its context

Stronger focus on environmental conditions 

4.1 

Organisasi harus mempertimbangkan bagaimana isu seperti perubahan iklim, keanekaragaman hayati, dan ketersediaan sumber daya memengaruhi - dan dipengaruhi oleh - operasi mereka.

Determining the scope

Clarity when determining EMS scope 

4.3 

Keputusan ruang lingkup sekarang harus mengambil perspektif siklus hidup, memastikan dampak hulu dan hilir yang dapat dikendalikan atau dipengaruhi oleh organisasi tidak diabaikan.

Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties

Interested-party clarity 

4.2 NOTE 

Contoh-contoh baru menyelaraskan ISO 14001 dengan ISO 9001, sehingga lebih mudah mengidentifikasi harapan siapa yang diperhitungkan.

Leadership and commitment

Leadership accountability strengthened 

5.1 

Manajemen puncak harus menunjukkan keterlibatan pribadi dan tetap bertanggung jawab bahkan ketika tugas didelegasikan; dukungan kepemimpinan diharapkan di semua peran, bukan hanya posisi manajerial.

Planning action

Risk-based planning refined 

6.1.4-6.1.5 

6.1.4 menjadi “Risiko dan Peluang”; 6.1.5 yang berganti nama memperkuat hubungan antara aspek, kewajiban kepatuhan dan tindakan yang direncanakan. 

N/A

New change-management clause (14001)

6.3 

Organisasi harus merencanakan dan mengelola perubahan terkait EMS secara metodis untuk mempertahankan hasil yang diharapkan.

Environmental Aspects & Impacts

Life-cycle & emergency guidance 

6.1.2 NOTE 

Catatan baru menjelaskan cara menerapkan perspektif siklus hidup; situasi darurat potensial sekarang ditentukan di sini, terpisah dari aspek normal.

N/A

Operational control extended to suppliers 

8.1

EMS harus mengendalikan atau memengaruhi proses, produk, atau layanan yang disediakan secara eksternal, dan menentukan tingkat pengendalian dalam informasi yang terdokumentasi.

Management Review

Management review re-structured 

9.3

Sub-klausul sekarang menjadi Umum, Masukan dan Hasil, membuat jejak audit lebih jelas.

Improvement

Continual-improvement tidy-up 

10

Klausul 10.1 dihapus; teks diserap ke dalam 10.2-10.3, tetapi kewajiban untuk mendorong perbaikan berkelanjutan tetap ada.

N/A

Annex A expanded; Annex B deleted 

Annex A 

Catatan penjelasan diperbesar (misalnya A.6.3 tentang manajemen perubahan) sementara bibliografi dalam Lampiran B telah dihapus demi kesederhanaan.

Theme

Where to look 

Why it matters 

Modernised terminology & harmonised structure 

Throughout 

“This International Standard” becomes “this document” and “fulfil” becomes “meet”; records are now distinguished from optional documentation using “available as documented information”. The update also adopts ISO’s Harmonised Structure to aid integration with other management system standards. 

Stronger focus on environmental conditions 

4.1 

Organisations must consider how issues such as climate change, biodiversity and resource availability affect - and are affected by - their operations. 

Clarity when determining EMS scope 

4.3 

Scope decisions must now take a life-cycle perspective, ensuring upstream and downstream impacts the organisation can control or influence are not overlooked. 

Interested-party clarity 

4.2 NOTE 

New examples align ISO 14001 with ISO 9001, making it easier to identify whose expectations count. 

Leadership accountability strengthened 

5.1 

Top management must show personal involvement and remains accountable even when tasks are delegated; leadership support is expected across all roles, not just managerial positions. 

Risk-based planning refined 

6.1.4-6.1.5 

6.1.4 becomes “Risks and opportunities”; a renamed 6.1.5 tightens links between aspects, compliance obligations and planned actions. 

New change-management clause 

6.3 

Organisations must plan and manage EMS-related changes methodically to preserve intended outcomes. 

Life-cycle & emergency guidance 

6.1.2 NOTE 

A new note explains how to apply the life-cycle perspective; potential emergency situations are now determined here, separate from normal aspects. 

Operational control extended to suppliers 

8.1

The EMS must control or influence externally provided processes, products or services, and define the level of control in documented information. 

Management review re-structured 

9.3

Sub-clauses are now General, Inputs and Results, making audit trails clearer. 

Continual-improvement tidy-up 

10

Clause 10.1 is deleted; text is absorbed into 10.2-10.3, but the obligation to drive continual improvement remains. 

Annex A expanded; Annex B deleted 

Annex A 

Explanatory notes are greatly enlarged (e.g. A.6.3 on change management) while the bibliography in Annex B has been removed for simplicity.