Achieve ISO 14001 certification to strengthen your environmental management, meet ESG reporting requirements, and demonstrate sustainability leadership. Expert guidance from initial review through successful certification audit.
Jared Clark, JD, MBA, PMP, CMQ-OE — Environmental Management Consultant
ESG-Ready Certification
ISO 14001 provides the verified environmental data framework that SEC climate disclosure, EU CSRD, and CDP reporting require.
Understanding the Standard
ISO 14001 is the world's most widely adopted standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides a systematic framework for organizations to manage environmental responsibilities, reduce waste and emissions, improve resource efficiency, and demonstrate regulatory compliance.
Systematically identify and track environmental regulations, permits, and compliance obligations with a structured legal register.
Identify environmental aspects and impacts, set measurable objectives, and implement operational controls that deliver real reductions.
Build the verified environmental data infrastructure that SEC, EU CSRD, GRI, and CDP reporting frameworks demand.
The PDCA cycle drives ongoing environmental performance gains through monitoring, measurement, internal audit, and management review.
Why ISO 14001 Now
ESG mandates are accelerating. The SEC climate disclosure rules, EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), California SB 253, and institutional investor requirements all demand verifiable environmental management data. ISO 14001 certification provides exactly that — a third-party verified framework that transforms environmental claims into auditable evidence.
Companies pursuing ISO 14001 today aren't just achieving environmental compliance — they're building the operational infrastructure that makes credible ESG reporting possible. ISO 14001 consulting is a core environmental management specialty within Certify Consulting, our full-service certification practice.
ISO 14001 & ESG ComplianceSEC Climate Disclosure
ISO 14001's environmental metrics and monitoring systems provide the Scope 1 & 2 emissions data the SEC requires.
EU CSRD Compliance
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requires environmental management frameworks that ISO 14001 delivers.
CDP & GRI Reporting
ISO 14001's compliance register and environmental performance tracking map directly to CDP questionnaire and GRI Standard disclosures.
Investor & Supply Chain
Institutional investors and supply chain partners increasingly require verified environmental management as a procurement condition.
Our Process
A structured, proven methodology that gets organizations certified in 4 to 8 months with a 100% first-time audit pass rate.
Comprehensive gap analysis of your current environmental practices, regulatory obligations, and management system maturity against ISO 14001 requirements.
Develop your environmental policy, identify aspects and impacts, build your legal register, and create the documentation framework for your EMS.
Deploy operational controls, establish monitoring and measurement programs, train your team, and embed environmental management into daily operations.
Conduct internal audits, perform management review, resolve any gaps, and guide you through the Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits with confidence.
Industries We Serve
From manufacturing floors to corporate offices, environmental management systems deliver measurable results across every sector.
Waste reduction, emissions control, chemical management, and regulatory compliance for production facilities.
Site environmental management, stormwater controls, dust and noise mitigation, and environmental permitting.
Carbon management, renewable energy integration, resource efficiency, and environmental impact assessment.
Data center energy efficiency, e-waste management, supply chain sustainability, and ESG reporting for investors.
Fleet emissions management, fuel efficiency, packaging waste reduction, and sustainable supply chain operations.
Corporate sustainability programs, ESG-driven environmental management, and environmental risk assessment for lending and investment.
Your Consultant
Most environmental consultants come from a single discipline. Jared brings a rare combination of legal, business, and quality management expertise that makes ISO 14001 implementation uniquely effective.
Legal Background (JD)
ISO 14001 Clause 6.1.3 requires identifying compliance obligations — environmental laws, permits, regulations. A law degree brings rigorous legal analysis to your compliance register.
Quality & Environmental Expertise (CMQ-OE)
ASQ's Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence credential validates deep expertise in management systems, process improvement, and organizational performance.
Business Strategy (MBA, PMP)
Environmental management isn't just compliance — it's a business advantage. MBA and PMP credentials ensure your EMS delivers ROI through cost savings, risk reduction, and competitive positioning.
Common Questions
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your environmental management goals, assess your current readiness, and get a tailored roadmap to certification.
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