ISO 14001:2015 is a standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that provides a framework for an Environmental Management System (EMS). It was released in September 2015 and is the latest version of the ISO standard for environmental management.

The purpose of ISO 14001:2015 is to help organizations manage their environmental impacts and improve their environmental performance. The standard outlines the requirements for an EMS, including areas such as leadership, planning, environmental performance evaluation, and continual improvement.

ISO 14001:2015 is designed to be applicable to any type of organization, regardless of its size, industry, or location. It is often used as a basis for certification, with third-party certification bodies conducting audits of organizations to determine if they meet the requirements of the standard.

By implementing ISO 14001:2015, organizations can benefit from improved environmental performance, reduced environmental impacts, and better regulatory compliance. It can also provide a competitive advantage, as customers and stakeholders often prefer to work with organizations that prioritize environmental sustainability.