BS EN ISO 14050:2020

What is ISO 14050 about?  

ISO 14050 defines terms used in documents in the fields of environmental management systems and tools in support of sustainable development. 

These include management systems, auditing and other types of assessment, communications, footprinting studies, greenhouse gas mitigation and adaptation to climate change. 

Who is ISO 14050 for? 

ISO 14050 on environmental management is relevant to:  

• Auditors  
• Environmental management professionals 

Why should you use ISO 14050?  

Communication is important in the implementation and operation of environmental management systems. This communication will be most effective if there is a common understanding of the terms used. 

To simplify the harmonization of terms and definitions in the field of environmental management, each terminological entry in ISO 14050 contains a generic term and its definition. Notes to entry and examples have been included only in a few cases to provide additional information or clarification. This can help increase efficiency and understanding of the topic for your organization. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN ISO 14050:2020 supersedes BS EN ISO 14050:2010, which is withdrawn. 

This BS EN ISO 14050:2020 edition replaces the third edition ISO 14050:2009, which has been technically revised. BS EN ISO 14050:2020 presents a more generic vocabulary of environmental management terminology with respect to BS EN ISO 14050:2010.