ISO publish standards globally and they are often used to regulate manufacturing, business, and quality practices across a variety of different industries.
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) refers to how organisations manage their environmental impact, social responsibilities and corporate governance.
Two important ESG-related dates are approaching for UK businesses, highlighting the value of reliable management systems, accurate records and clear evidence of environmental performance.
31 December 2026: ESOS Phase 4 qualification
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) applies to large UK organisations. If your organisation meets the relevant employee or financial thresholds on 31 December 2026, you’ll need to comply with the scheme. This is the qualification date, rather than the compliance deadline, which is 5 December 2027.
1 April 2027: NHS supplier carbon reporting
From April 2027, new NHS procurement requirements will require suppliers to report relevant global Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, with requirements applied proportionately, alongside a published Carbon Reduction Plan.
Where ISO comes in
ISO 14001 doesn’t replace either requirement, but a well-implemented environmental management system can help businesses prepare through defined responsibilities, documented processes, performance monitoring and continual improvement.
It also provides a useful framework for gathering and maintaining environmental evidence.
ISO 45001 provides a similar management system approach to occupational health and safety. Integrating the two standards with wider ESG activities can help reduce duplication and improve consistency.
Already certified to ISO 14001?
The standard has changed too. ISO 14001:2026 was published in April 2026, and organisations certified to the previous edition must transition by 30 April 2029.
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