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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Core

ISO 14001

Also called: environmental management standard

ELI5

An international standard for environmental-management systems.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind ISO 14001 before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “ISO 14001” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches sustainability standards & frameworks.

Why it matters: In sustainability standards & frameworks, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.