ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems, held by over 17,000 UK businesses. It is increasingly required by UK public-sector procurement, NHS supply chains and corporate buyers with sustainability commitments — and is the natural complement to ISO 9001 for construction, manufacturing and facilities management businesses.
What is ISO 14001 and why does your business need it?
ISO 14001:2015 provides a framework for identifying, managing and reducing your organisation's environmental impact. It requires you to understand how your activities affect the environment, set measurable environmental objectives, comply with applicable environmental legislation and drive continuous improvement.
UK businesses pursue ISO 14001 for procurement and tender requirements (NHS frameworks, Constructionline Gold), supply-chain sustainability demands from net-zero corporate buyers, and regulatory compliance and risk management.
How much does ISO 14001 certification cost?
| Company size | Annual certification fee |
|---|---|
| Under 10 employees | From £850/year |
| 11–50 employees | From £1,300/year |
| 51–200 employees | From £2,200/year |
| 200+ employees | Contact us |
