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How to Comply With the ISO 14001 Climate Change Amendment (2025 Guide)

Written by Josh Graham | Nov 24, 2025 4:03:30 PM

ISO 14001 Climate Compliance 2025-2026: Complete Audit Preparation Guide

Executive Summary

The February 2024 ISO 14001 climate amendment fundamentally changed environmental management requirements. For the first time, climate change is mandatory—not optional.

What changed: Climate risks must be continuously monitored, integrated into your EMS, and supported by operational evidence.

Who's affected: Every ISO 14001 certified organization preparing for 2025-2026 audits.

The challenge: Manual processes cannot meet new data, monitoring, and evidence requirements.

The solution: Automated climate monitoring systems that deliver audit-ready compliance.

Time to read: 15 minutes | Quick links: Jump to checklist | View industry guides

Table of Contents

  1. What Changed in the 2024 Amendment
  2. What Auditors Now Expect
  3. 7-Step Compliance Framework
  4. Why Manual Methods Fail
  5. How Automation Solves Compliance
  6. Industry-Specific Guides

What Changed in the 2024 Amendment