ISO 14001: 2026 Update – Webinar

ISO 14001:2026 Update Overview Webinar
1.5 hours
Virtual instructor-led
Certificate of attendance provided
The ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems standard is undergoing updates, with the 2026 revision introducing changes designed to align environmental management with today’s business, regulatory, and sustainability demands. This webinar will guide you through the key changes, why they matter, and how to prepare your organization for a smooth transition. We’ll break down the updates in plain language, share practical steps for integrating them into your existing EMS, and highlight the opportunities the new standard creates for efficiency, risk reduction, and stakeholder confidence. Whether you’re preparing for recertification, aiming to strengthen your sustainability program, or supporting clients in meeting ISO requirements, this session will help you navigate the changes with confidence.
 
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Who Should Attend
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) managers and environmental coordinators responsible for maintaining or improving environmental management systems.
Quality managers, compliance professionals, and internal auditors involved in ISO standards implementation, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manufacturing leaders, plant managers, operations managers, and facility managers seeking to ensure compliance and reduce environmental risks.
Organizations currently certified to ISO 14001 or those planning to pursue certification and wanting to understand the latest updates and requirements.
Business owners, sustainability leaders, and continuous improvement professionals interested in strengthening environmental performance, regulatory compliance, and organizational sustainability efforts.
Key Takeaways
Awareness of the changes in ISO 14001:2026
Understanding revised requirements
Understanding the impacts to an organization’s Environmental Management System (EMS)
Transition preparation
Presenters
Angela Barger
Improvement Specialist
Email: angela_barger@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.309.5015
Angela Barger is an Improvement Specialist at NC State University Industry Expansions (IES), where she assists organizations pursuing environmental, health, and safety management systems registration to achieve their goals through coaching and mentoring. She also performs training and internal audits for the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. Before joining IES, Angela served as manager of the NC DEQ Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) for 15 years delivering training and assistance on environmental management systems (ISO 14001) and a wide range of other environmental and sustainability topics. She has two Bachelor of Science degrees from NC State University in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College (now University) in General Studies with a concentration in pre-engineering. She supports the next generation of scientists and engineers in her spare time by serving as the Sr. Volunteer Coordinator and Planning Committee member for the FIRST Robotics Competition in North Carolina.
 
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