Climate Action Amendments in ISO Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has updated several management system standards including ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001. These changes are all about organisations having to integrate climate action into their practices and the impact on organisations globally. By assessing the impacts of climate change and stakeholder expectations companies can strengthen their environmental commitment.

Implementing these changes will require a review of context, risk assessment and updating of management elements. Integrating climate into ISO standards has many benefits for organisations and society including resilience, improved sustainability performance, regulatory compliance and competitive advantage.

With these changes, organizations are reminded of their responsibility to factor in climate risks, even beyond environmental management. The updates show organisations need to integrate climate action into their practices and into organisations globally. By evaluating the impacts of climate change and addressing stakeholder expectations, companies can strengthen their commitment to environmental responsibility.