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Recording: ISO 14001:2026 Key Changes & New Implementation Requirements

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In this recording, environmental management expert Syed Arshad Hashmi explains what has changed in ISO 14001:2026, which requirements are now explicit, and what the transition timeline means for certified organizations.

Why environmental management matters

View this session recording for an overview of the updates in ISO 14001:2026, the key differences between the 2015 and 2026 versions, and what to expect as the transition period begins.

This session might interest you if:

You work in management, environmental management, health and safety, or quality and compliance at an ISO 14001 certified organization, or one planning certification. With ISO 14001:2026 published and the transition timeline set, your teams need a clear view of what has changed and how it affects upcoming audits.

In this session, environmental management expert Syed Arshad Hashmi gave an overview of the ISO 14001:2026 requirements, how they compare to the 2015 version, and how the transition to the new version is planned.

If this topic interests you, you can also find an interview with Martina Scharwey, external Senior Lead Auditor at DQS and TQM Assessor, sharing her perspective on what organizations should take away from the new edition of the world’s most widely used quality management standard, here.

Presenter: Syed Arshad Hashmi

Director & Principal Consultant - Core System Consultant - LinkedIn

ISO 14001:2026 Key Changes topics covered

  • Proposed updates to the standard and their practical implications for implementation
  • How the revisions reflect evolving sustainability and climate priorities
  • New requirements and areas that are receiving increased attention
  • Stakeholder expectations, risks, and opportunities within the updated framework
  • Transition planning strategies for once the standard is published
  • Real-world implementation examples, followed by a live Q&A with the presenter
Speaker, Arshad Hashmi

Syed Arshad Hashmi

Director & Principal Consultant - Core System Consultant
A new clause, but an old requirement

Session at a glance

  • Get a clear understanding of what changed in ISO 14001:2026, which requirements are new, and which were already part of the 2015 version and are now stated explicitly
  • Hear practical insights on new and clarified requirements, such as the environmental conditions in clause 4.1 (including climate change and biodiversity), the life cycle perspective, and the new clause on planning of changes
  • Syed Arshad Hashmi shared an overview of the transition timeline: organizations certified to ISO 14001:2015 need to transition to the 2026 version by April 2029

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