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Pre-order BS EN ISO 14001:2026: An evolution for environmental management is coming
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Pre-order BS EN ISO 14001:2026: An evolution for environmental management is coming

From manufacturing to public services, the pressure to reduce environmental impact and meet sustainability goals is growing. Customers, regulators and investors expect organizations to demonstrate leadership and resilience in environmental responsibility. Enter BS EN ISO 14001:2026 Environmental management systems requirements with guidance. This internationally recognized standard has undergone a revision that will transform how you manage environmental responsibilities and embed sustainability into your business strategy. The revised standard is scheduled to publish in April 2026, but you can pre-order ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 today. By pre-ordering, you’ll receive the final draft immediately, giving you early access to the new requirements and guidance. When the final standard is published, your copy will arrive automatically at no extra cost. What is BS EN ISO 14001 and why does it matter? BS EN ISO 14001 is the world’s most recognized environmental management standard, with over half a million organizations using it globally. It provides a comprehensive framework for establishing, maintaining and continually improving an Environmental Management System (EMS). It helps you: Enhance environmental performance by reducing waste, emissions and resource use. Meet compliance obligations and avoid costly penalties. Achieve environmental objectives aligned with your organization’s strategy. Strengthen brand reputation, helping you win tenders and attract environmentally conscious customers. The standard applies to any organization, regardless of size or sector, and covers the environmental aspects of activities, products and services you can control or influence, considering a life cycle perspective. BS EN ISO 14001 also aligns with key legislation and frameworks, including: UK Environmental Protection Act and related regulations. EU Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan. Global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By embedding BS EN ISO 14001 into your operations, you not only comply with legal requirements but also position your organization as a leader in sustainability and resilience. But don’t just take our word for it. Discover how microbusiness LMS Highways has used ISO 14001 to deliver sustainable road solutions nationally, or how ISO 14001 is helping Warwickshire County Council (WCC) to define a framework for a more sustainable future. Understanding the BS EN ISO 14001:2026 revision International standards follow a periodical review cycle, typically every five to seven years, to ensure they remain relevant and effective. The last major revision of BS EN ISO 14001 was in 2015. Since then, the environmental landscape has changed dramatically. Climate change, biodiversity loss and growing ESG expectations have reshaped how organizations manage sustainability. This review was necessary to: Address emerging environmental challenges such as climate resilience and supply chain transparency. Align with evolving legislation and global frameworks including the EU Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Improve usability and integration with other management system standards like BS EN ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO 45001. Respond to user feedback gathered through global surveys and ballots across 72 ISO member countries. The revision ensures that BS EN ISO 14001 remains a practical tool for organizations of all sizes and sectors. It introduces clearer guidance, stronger leadership accountability and better alignment with modern sustainability priorities. These changes make it easier for you to embed environmental management into everyday operations and demonstrate compliance to regulators and stakeholders. Did you know that other management system standards are also undergoing important revisions? BS EN ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO 45001 are also being updated to better help you tackle modern challenges head on. Stay up to date with the progress of these revisions and access the support your organization needs to prepare for and successfully adopt the upcoming changes by visiting our Standards Revision & Transition Hub. Why pre-order ISO/FDIS 14001:2026? The final standard is scheduled for publication in April 2026, but you don’t have to wait. Pre-ordering gives you a strategic advantage: Immediate access to the final draft - Get the proposed requirements and guidance now, so you can start planning and adapting your processes without delay. Stay ahead of competitors - While others wait for publication, you’ll be preparing your teams, updating documentation and aligning your systems early. Identify compliance gaps sooner - Use the draft to review your current environmental management system and address any gaps before audits or regulatory deadlines. Integrate with other standards smoothly - The revision aligns with BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 45001, so early access helps you streamline integration across management systems. Automatic delivery of the final standard - When BS EN ISO 14001:2026 is published, you’ll receive your copy at no extra cost, so no need to reorder or worry about missing the release. Peace of mind - Pre-ordering ensures you’re ready for transition without disruption. Secure your copy of ISO/FDIS 14001 today and position your organization as an early adopter ready for the future of environmental management.Read more
Decarbonizing Transport: Why standards hold the key to a net zero future
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Decarbonizing Transport: Why standards hold the key to a net zero future

Transport remains the UK’s largest single source of CO₂ emissions. While domestic emissions from the sector have begun to plateau, progress is still too slow. The urgency is clear. Keeping global warming below 1.5°C means achieving net zero emissions by 2050. That makes the decarbonization of transport - one of the hardest sectors to abate -not only necessary but non‑negotiable. Despite multiple challenges, countries, cities, manufacturers, operators, and logistics firms are embracing innovative solutions and collaborative strategies that will drive emissions reductions and advance long-term climate targets. New report from BSI: Decarbonizing transport BSI has published a major new report on decarbonizing transport, offering a clear-eyed assessment of where progress is being made, where it’s stalling, and what must happen next to meet the UK’s legally binding 2050 net zero target. The report, which you can download here, examines every mode of transport: road, rail, aviation, shipping, public transit, and micro‑mobility. It highlights the opportunities, obstacles, and emerging trends shaping the UK’s journey to net zero. And it explains the essential role of standards in enabling a safe, scalable and coordinated transition, Different routes with a common destination Meeting the 2050 target will require faster, broader transformation across every transport mode. But transport is not one challenge, but many, each with different levers for transformation: Road transport remains the biggest contributor to emissions, but also the sector with the most near‑term potential for rapid gains. Aviation and maritime are high‑impact modes where emissions remain stubbornly high -requiring alternative fuels, safety frameworks, and global coordination. Rail is already one of the cleanest modes but has a vital role in enabling broader modal shift. Micro‑mobility offers zero‑emission benefits but needs legislation, safety standards, and better infrastructure to scale responsibly. Across all of these, standards underpin every major breakthrough and help to ensure trust, safety, and clarity. Why standards are so critical to net zero transport The report explains how standards help to: 1. Build confidence in new technologies From EV charging systems to battery safety and hydrogen fuel standards, trusted frameworks reduce risk and accelerate adoption. 2. Enable interoperability Transport systems only work when they connect seamlessly. Standards ensure technologies - vehicles, charging points, fuels, data systems - communicate safely and effectively. 3. Reduce costs and support market growth By harmonizing practices and reducing duplication, standards open up markets and make innovation more commercially viable. 4. Drive international consistency Transport is inherently global. Shared standards help align climate efforts, improve transparency, and support credible reporting - particularly vital for aviation and maritime. 5. Support policy implementation Standards translate high‑level policy ambitions into actionable, practical requirements that industry can reliably deliver against. Download the full report here to explore the UK’s decarbonization progress, and discover how standards can drive the next stage of your net zero journey. Access key transport and mobility standards with a BSI Knowledge standard subscription BSI Knowledge is a comprehensive online platform that gives you access to standards you need. Whether you work across automotive, rail, aviation, maritime or wider mobility and infrastructure sectors, BSI Knowledge helps you navigate regulatory change, accelerate innovation, and deliver resilient, future-ready transport systems. You can view and download standards with multiple user access, across all your sites, facilitating the easy distribution of knowledge throughout your business. BSI Knowledge hosts British, European, American and international standards,. You can subscribe to our pre-built modules or build a customized standards collection, tailored to your organizational needs and budget. Get in touch to get a live demo
Turning ambition into action: Using a standards subscription to drive sustainable performance
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Turning ambition into action: Using a standards subscription to drive sustainable performance

Sustainability has become a powerful driver of innovation, resilience and long-term value. As organizations set ambitious climate, environmental, and social goals, many are looking for practical ways to embed sustainability into everyday decision-making and operations. Internationally recognized standards provide clear, consistent frameworks that help turn ambition into measurable action. BSI Knowledge, a comprehensive standards and best practices platform, equips businesses with the resources needed to support sustainable growth and demonstrate credible progress. The sustainability challenge Many organizations struggle to operationalize sustainability commitments due to: Complex reporting requirements: From carbon reporting to ESG disclosures, expectations are increasing across regions and industries. Inconsistent approaches: Sustainability efforts often sit across multiple teams, leading to fragmented data and decision-making. Supply chain impacts: Environmental and social risks frequently extend beyond an organization’s direct operations, increasing exposure and accountability. Stakeholder scrutiny: Investors, customers, and regulators expect credible, verifiable evidence of progress - not just pledges. By tapping into BSI Knowledge, organizations can establish common reference points that help demonstrate consistency, credibility and accountability across sustainability efforts. How BSI Knowledge can help BSI Knowledge offers a structured approach to embedding sustainability into everyday operations. With over 120,000 standards, organizations can: Implement environmental management systems: Use standards such as BS EN ISO 14001 to manage environmental responsibilities systematically and support continual improvement. Measure and reduce carbon impact: Apply standards like BS EN ISO 14067, BS ISO 14068-1, BS EN ISO 14064 series and BSI Flex 3030 to support carbon foot printing, greenhouse gas accounting and emissions reporting on the path net zero. Strengthen governance and transparency: Align sustainability initiatives with recognized best practices such as BS EN ISO 26000 (social responsibility) to support accountability, reporting, and stakeholder confidence. Engage supply chains responsibly: Use guidance like BS ISO 20400 (sustainable procurement) to assess, manage, and improve sustainability performance beyond the organization’s own boundaries. Stay ahead of the curve: Access the latest standards, amendments, and emerging guidance from a trusted source. As a leading global standards publisher, BSI makes new and updated content available faster, supported by expert insight into evolving sustainability expectations. Key benefits of BSI Knowledge Comprehensive standard library: Access over 120,000 international standards across 54 modules, covering sustainability, quality, safety, compliance, and innovation. Flexible subscription models: Choose customizable, multi-user collections aligned to your organization’s needs and budget. Regular updates: Stay aligned with the latest standards, amendments, and adoptions through BSI’s in-house expertise. Tracked changes: Save time with tracked-changes documents that clearly highlight updates at no additional cost. Effortless collaboration: Share access across departments, improving alignment, productivity and consistency. Easy access anytime, anywhere: Manage and access essential standards from a single platform, across locations and devices. Take the next step Ready to elevate your sustainability strategy? Request a live demo of BSI Knowledge and discover how a standards-based approach can help turn intent into impact - delivering progress that is credible, comparable, and resilient over time. Request your free demo now.
The 2025 Net Zero Barometer Report: Time to quicken the pace
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The 2025 Net Zero Barometer Report: Time to quicken the pace

The Net Zero Barometer is our annual report presenting findings that explore how UK businesses are navigating the transition to net zero. The fifth Barometer has now been published and reveals important data on what UK businesses are thinking, and doing, about net zero. All the reports are available to download for free from here: Net Zero Barometer Report 2021 Net Zero Barometer Report 2022 Net Zero Barometer Report 2023 Net Zero Barometer Report 2024 Net Zero Barometer Report 2025 Net zero signs of the times Our previous Net Zero Barometer Reports have reflected the attitudes and actions at the times when they were published. In 2021, it was the COVID-19 pandemic. 2022 saw commitments to net zero boosted by COP26 with 195 countries agreeing to the 'Glasgow Climate Pact' to keep 1.5C alive. And in 2023 and 2024, cost established itself as the main obstacle towards action on net zero. Five years on, businesses are facing a number of difficult challenges, both geo-political and more local. For the Net Zero Barometer Report 2025, we surveyed over 1,000 senior decision-makers in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) all over the UK. Key findings from the 2025 report are: Consumer demand has emerged as the primary driver of net zero action. There’s a large demand for support and guidance on how to make net zero transition. In a difficult business environment, the commitment to decarbonizing has slowed and there is less target-setting. The sector and size of businesses is driving notable differences in the degree of action. Confidence has suffered, with fewer businesses believing they will achieve net zero by 2050. Cost remains a key barrier to action and progress. The new government is providing welcome policy clarity on the clean energy transition. Download the latest Net Zero Barometer Report to read the full findings. Discover BSI Knowledge Subscriptions As the pressure builds for all businesses to achieve net zero, knowing which standards can help you and how to share their guidance within your organization can seem like a huge challenge. With a BSI Knowledge subscription, you will have the flexibility and visibility to manage the key standards you need in order to start your journey to net zero with confidence. Build your own custom collection of standards, or opt for access to one of our pre-built modules, such as GBM06 Environment, Wastes, and keep up-to-date with any relevant changes to your standards strategy. Request to learn more.

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