Make sure you're up to speed with the revision with these essential online ISO 14001:2015 resources.

1)  International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 

What better place to start than the home of ISO 14001 itself? Ideal for anyone wanting to understand the basics and benefits of gaining ISO accreditation, the ISO website offers:

• Clear, up-to-date information on the ISO 14001:2015 revision process
• A news area that delves further into the changes
• An online store where you can purchase the current draft

2)  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Need to integrate an environmental management system into your company? Prepared by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this in-depth overview is the perfect introduction to what an EMS entails. This easy-to-follow site contains all the essential information, including:

• Costs and benefits of an EMS
• EMS under ISO 14001
• Guide to developing an EMS
• Further training and resources

3)  BSI Group videos

Introducing the ISO 14001 Revision

In this video, the specialists at BSI provide some background to the ISO 14001:2015 revision and explain what it'll mean for businesses certified to the standard.

How to transition to ISO 14001:2015

This video goes into detail about how to migrate from the 2004 standard to the 2015 revision.

4)  ISO 14001 Academy

Specialists in helping organisations implement ISO standards, ISO 14001 Academy provides all the resources you need to implement the standard for a fraction of the cost of a consultant. With online guidance and expertise, ISO 14001 Academy is ideal for anyone wanting to attain accreditation quickly and easily.

ISO 14001 Academy have also produced this excellent infographic. 

5)  EMS templates 

These generic ISO 14001 templates have been created to give small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in any sector a head-start in developing an effective EMS. You can start with these templates as a basis for your EMS and tailor them to your own specific circumstances by inserting your company details where prompted.

6)  ISO 14001  

Compiled by an independent environmental consultant, this ISO 14001 index breaks down the standard into the following sections:

• Introduction
• Certification
• Benefits
• Audits
• Requirements
• Training
• Steps involved
• Engaging a consultant

7)  Powershow 

Powershow allows users to search through millions of unique PowerPoint presentations, including a huge range of ISO 14001 videos. Topics include:

• Introduction to ISO 14001 and beginner's guides
• Auditor training tips and requirements
• Real life case studies

What you should do now

Download our ISO 14001:2015 Toolkit and prepare yourself for all the essential changes in the upcoming revision.