ISO 14001:2026 has been published, opening the transition window for every certified Environmental Management System (EMS).
This isn't a rebuild. The framework remains familiar. But several requirements are now more explicit — and the way you demonstrate conformance will need to evolve. Organizations that start early will find the transition manageable. Those that wait will find it tighter than they expect.
Join Heather Parker, Technical Manager at ABS Quality Evaluations, for a focused 45-minute technical session on what changed, what it means in practice, and how to begin a structured, proportionate gap assessment of your existing EMS.
In 45 Minutes, You Will:
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Understand the intent of the 2026 revision and how it relates to ISO 14001:2015
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Recognize the six themes that frame the most important changes
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See what the changes look like in practice across different operating profiles
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Know how to start your gap assessment with the right questions and the right depth
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Have a practical roadmap for transition you can adapt to your organization
What We'll Cover: The Six Themes of ISO 14001:2026
- Broader Environmental Context — Clause 4.1 now explicitly names climate, biodiversity, ecosystem health, and resource availability
- Scope and Life Cycle Perspective — woven more clearly through scope, aspects, and operational control
- Planning and Managing Change — new Clause 6.3 requires structured planning for EMS-affecting change
- Broader External Provision Controls — replaces the narrower "outsourced processes" framing
- Emergency Preparedness and Response — more tightly integrated with aspects planning
- Leadership, Internal Audit, and Management Review — more explicit expectations across all three
Don’t miss this opportunity to understand the ISO 14001:2026 changes and take the first steps toward a confident transition. Register today to secure your spot.
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Presenter
Heather Parker - ABS QE Sustainability Technical Manager
Heather Parker serves as the Global Sustainability Program and Technical Manager for ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE), where she leads global programs and technical oversight for sustainability and management system certification programs.
With more than 25 years of experience in environmental, quality, health and safety, and integrated management systems, she is recognized for her deep technical expertise, practical insight, and leadership in complex, highly regulated industries. She also represents ABS QE in an industry working group focused on global quality and environmental matters, contributing to broader dialogue on emerging issues, evolving expectations, and best practices.
Heather brings a strong combination of strategic perspective and real-world application, making her a trusted voice on implementation challenges and effective management system practices.
About ABS Quality Evaluations
ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE) is a subsidiary of ABS Group of Companies, Inc. (www.abs-group.com). As a world-leading certification body, ABS QE works with companies to improve the performance of their business, systems, people and supply chains through management systems certification, verification, training and assessments, including supply chain and cybersecurity. ABS QE’s global network of auditors plays a crucial role in helping organizations achieve business excellence and obtain the necessary certifications to get products and services to market.