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A new era in environmental management: Plan your transition today.
The ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System Standard was published in April 2026, replacing ISO 14001:2015. The new edition includes updates concerning the context of the organization, environmental aspects, risks and opportunities, planning of changes, and operational control.
Under the Global ACI transition timeline, organizations certified to ISO 14001:2015 must complete their transition audit, certification decision, and issuance of the new certificate before 30 April 2029. Certificates issued against the previous edition will no longer remain valid beyond the transition period.
Kioscert ISO 14001:2026 Transition Timeline
| Date / Period | Activity |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | Publication of ISO 14001:2026. |
| By 30 April 2027 | IAS is expected to complete the accreditation transition decision for Kioscert. |
| Following IAS transition approval | Kioscert will be able to provide accredited certification to ISO 14001:2026 and carry out its clients’ transition activities. |
| After 31 October 2027 | All new / initial certifications carried out by Kioscert will be conducted exclusively to ISO 14001:2026.* |
| Before 30 April 2029 | All clients certified by Kioscert to ISO 14001:2015 must complete their transition audit, certification decision, and issuance of the new certificate. |
* Kioscert’s accredited certification activities to ISO 14001:2026 will commence following approval of its accreditation transition.
Transition Activities Expected of Certified Organizations
Organizations are expected to undertake the following activities as part of their transition preparations:
- Conduct a gap analysis: Compare the existing environmental management system with the requirements of ISO 14001:2026 to identify necessary updates.
- Prepare a transition plan: Define activities, responsibilities, and completion dates.
- Update the management system: Review documentation relating to the context of the organization, interested parties, environmental aspects, and risks and opportunities.
- Inform personnel: Ensure that relevant employees have the awareness and competence required for the new requirements and revised practices.
- Verify implementation: Evaluate the updated system through internal audits and management reviews.
- Plan the transition audit: Contact Kioscert to ensure that the audit and certification activities are completed before the transition period expires.
How Will the Transition Audit Be Conducted?
The transition audit may be conducted in conjunction with a surveillance or recertification audit, or as a separate special audit.
The audit will assess the revised requirements of ISO 14001:2026, changes in the context of the organization, and updates made to the environmental management system. Any additional audit time required will be determined according to the extent of the changes and the type of audit.
Even if your certificate displays a later expiry date, ISO 14001:2015 certification will not remain valid beyond the transition period.
Do not wait until the deadline; plan your transition alongside your existing audit programme. For further information on the transition to ISO 14001:2026 and audit planning, please contact Kioscert Certification.