In 2021 ISO/TC 207 SC 1 organized a survey to understand the value of ISO 14001:2015 and related standards and review how the portfolio of standards might need to evolve.
The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of perspectives, needs and expectations of those who implement ISO 14001:2015 and related standards with regard to the value of the standards, future challenges for environmental management, and opportunities for continual improvement.
The survey was issued in 2021 in 9 languages through national member bodies, and generated a response with close to 3000 participants worldwide.