Understanding the updated requirements of ISO 14001:2026 (FDIS) is essential for anyone working with an Environmental Management System. This 1‑day course provides a concise but comprehensive walkthrough of the revised EMS structure, major updates related to climate change, lifecycle perspective, leadership expectations, change‑management planning, and expanded emergency‑preparedness requirements. Participants will gain clarity on each clause of the standard and learn how these requirements influence the implementation, operation, and continual improvement of an EMS.

Learning Objectives

This course equips students with the essential knowledge to understand and interpret the updated requirements of ISO FDIS 14001:2026. Participants will learn to:

• Understand how the 2026 revision enhances clarity, structure, and alignment with modern environmental priorities such as climate resilience, biodiversity, lifecycle assessment, and resource efficiency.
• Interpret clause‑by‑clause requirements, including the expanded expectations within Context of the Organization (Clause 4), where climate change, biodiversity, and resource‑use considerations must now be explicitly evaluated.
• Recognize strengthened leadership responsibilities and accountability requirements introduced in the 2026 edition (Clause 5).
• Apply updated Planning requirements, including the dedicated new clause on change management (Clause 6.3) and broader identification of potential emergency situations.
• Understand updates to Support, Operations, Performance Evaluation, and Improvement, including expanded supplier‑control expectations, clearer documentation requirements, and stricter audit‑objective and management‑review inputs.
• Use practical tools (e.g., Turtle Diagram, aspect/impact evaluation, operational‑control review) to support understanding of the purpose behind each clause.

Who should attend?

• Environmental professionals getting introduced to Management Systems or interested in the changes in the new version of ISO 14001 (FDIS)
• Individuals who have any type of involvement with an organization’s Environmental Management System
• Individuals in charge of implementing changes to the new ISO 14001 version
• Professionals seeking further qualifications in the near future, such as Internal or Lead Auditor
• People interested in raising awareness about ISO FDIS 14001:2026 or training others within an organization
• Managers and leaders, whose responsibility scope is impacted by the changes in ISO 14001

Course Highlights

Introduction to ISO FDIS 14001 and overview of major 2026 updates

Clause‑by‑Clause Review including:

• Clauses 1–3: Scope, Normative References, Terms & Definitions
• Clause 4: Context of the Organization (expanded climate and lifecycle expectations)
• Clause 5: Leadership (reinforced accountability requirements)
• Clause 6: Planning—including risk/opportunity reorganization and new Clause 6.3 on managing change
• Clause 7: Support
• Clause 8: Operation—including expanded supplier‑control expectations
• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation—clearer audit‑objective and management‑review expectations
• Clause 10: Improvement

Duration & Format

Duration: 1 day (8 hours total)

To optimize knowledge assimilation and harmonize training with operational responsibilities, our public training schedule offers courses delivered consecutively or distributed across several weeks. This methodology ensures superior learning outcomes while respecting busy professional calendars.

Delivery Format: 100% Live Virtual Training

Participate from any location with reliable internet connectivity. Our interactive virtual learning environment delivers the same dynamic, participatory educational experience as conventional classroom training, enhanced by the flexibility of learning from your preferred location. Webcam and microphone capabilities are mandatory for active participation and engagement with instructors and peer learners.

Private courses can be delivered in person or virtually depending on organizational needs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Materials

Students obtain extensive electronic course resources available online for consultation throughout and following the training. All resources support viewing, downloading, and printing for maximum convenience.

Important Note: Due to copyright restrictions, copies of ISO standards are not supplied as part of the course registration fee. ERM CVS will provide temporary access to reference standards throughout the training period. Students are highly encouraged to acquire their personal copy of the ISO 14001:2026 standard. Digital reference standards are non-printable and non-downloadable.

Expert Instruction

Our Expert facilitators contribute authentic environment management and audit proficiency to each learning session. They deliver thorough explanations of standard specifications, communicate industry-leading practices, and mentor students through applied enviornment audit scenarios. With extensive professional audit experience, our facilitators enrich your education with pertinent case analyses and validated methodologies immediately applicable within your organization.