ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can
use to enhance its environmental performance. ISO 14001:2015 is intended for use by an organization seeking to
manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of
sustainability.
ISO 14001:2015 helps an organization achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system,
which provide value for the environment, the organization itself, and interested parties. Consistent with the
organization’s environmental policy, the intended outcomes of an environmental management system include: 

• enhancement of environmental performance;
• fulfillment of compliance obligations;
• achievement of environmental objectives

ISO 14001 can be used by any organization regardless of its activities or sector. Achieving this certificate can
provide assurance to the company’s management and its employees as well as its external stakeholders that
environmental impact is being measured and improved.