Potential Climate Change Considerations in Future ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 Revisions:

Potential Climate Change Considerations in Future ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 Revisions:

Organizations that are currently certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 can already begin aligning their QMS, EMS & HSMS with climate change strategies by integrating sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility into their QHSE policies and objectives.

ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018, does not directly address climate change in its current form. However, there is increasing recognition that climate change and environmental concerns could impact the future of quality, environmental, health & safety management practices. In this regard, there have been discussions about future revisions or amendments to ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 to align with evolving global challenges, including sustainability and climate change.

  1. Risk-Based Thinking and Environmental Factors
  2. Sustainability and Resource Efficiency
  3. Supply Chain and Climate Change Impact
  4. Lifecycle Perspective
  5. Compliance with Environmental Regulations
  6. Continual Improvement and Climate Resilience

Future Trends:

ISO committees and working groups are increasingly focusing on the intersection of Quality Management, Environmental Management, Health & Safety Management and sustainability. Future amendments to ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 could address climate change more explicitly, reflecting the growing global emphasis on environmental sustainability as a core business objective.