Environmental Management Certification

ISO 14001 Consultant
Environmental Management
& ESG Compliance

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

200+
Clients Served
100%
Audit Pass Rate
4-8
Month Timeline
8+
Years Experience

ESG-Ready Certification

ISO 14001 provides the verified environmental data framework that SEC climate disclosure, EU CSRD, and CDP reporting require.

Understanding the Standard

What Is ISO 14001?

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.

Environmental Compliance

Systematically identify and track environmental regulations, permits, and compliance obligations with a structured legal register.

Waste & Emissions Reduction

Identify environmental aspects and impacts, set measurable objectives, and implement operational controls that deliver real reductions.

ESG Reporting Framework

Build the verified environmental data infrastructure that SEC, EU CSRD, GRI, and CDP reporting frameworks demand.

Continual Improvement

The PDCA cycle drives ongoing environmental performance gains through monitoring, measurement, internal audit, and management review.

Why ISO 14001 Now

ISO 14001 Is the Foundation of Credible ESG Reporting

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 Compliance
SEC

SEC Climate Disclosure

ISO 14001's environmental metrics and monitoring systems provide the Scope 1 & 2 emissions data the SEC requires.

EU

EU CSRD Compliance

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requires environmental management frameworks that ISO 14001 delivers.

CDP

CDP & GRI Reporting

ISO 14001's compliance register and environmental performance tracking map directly to CDP questionnaire and GRI Standard disclosures.

INV

Investor & Supply Chain

Institutional investors and supply chain partners increasingly require verified environmental management as a procurement condition.

Our Process

From Environmental Review to Certification

A structured, proven methodology that gets organizations certified in 4 to 8 months with a 100% first-time audit pass rate.

1

Environmental Review

Comprehensive gap analysis of your current environmental practices, regulatory obligations, and management system maturity against ISO 14001 requirements.

2

System Design

Develop your environmental policy, identify aspects and impacts, build your legal register, and create the documentation framework for your EMS.

3

Implementation

Deploy operational controls, establish monitoring and measurement programs, train your team, and embed environmental management into daily operations.

4

Certification Audit

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

ISO 14001 Certification Across Industries

From manufacturing floors to corporate offices, environmental management systems deliver measurable results across every sector.

Manufacturing

Waste reduction, emissions control, chemical management, and regulatory compliance for production facilities.

Construction & Engineering

Site environmental management, stormwater controls, dust and noise mitigation, and environmental permitting.

Energy & Utilities

Carbon management, renewable energy integration, resource efficiency, and environmental impact assessment.

Technology

Data center energy efficiency, e-waste management, supply chain sustainability, and ESG reporting for investors.

Logistics & Transportation

Fleet emissions management, fuel efficiency, packaging waste reduction, and sustainable supply chain operations.

Financial Services

Corporate sustainability programs, ESG-driven environmental management, and environmental risk assessment for lending and investment.

Your Consultant

Why Work with Jared Clark?

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.

Full Bio & Credentials
JD
Juris Doctor
Legal & Compliance
MBA
Business Admin
Strategy & ROI
PMP
Project Management
PMI Certified
CMQ-OE
Quality Excellence
ASQ Certified
200+
Certification Projects Completed
100% First-Time Audit Pass Rate

Common Questions

ISO 14001 FAQ

ISO 14001 is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Any organization that wants to systematically manage its environmental impact, reduce waste and emissions, comply with environmental regulations, or demonstrate environmental commitment to customers, investors, and regulators can benefit from ISO 14001 certification. It's particularly valuable for manufacturers, construction companies, energy producers, and any organization facing ESG reporting requirements.
Most organizations achieve ISO 14001 certification within 4 to 8 months. The timeline depends on your organization's size, the complexity of your environmental aspects and impacts, existing management system maturity (organizations with ISO 9001 move faster), and the resources dedicated to implementation. Our structured methodology and hands-on support keep projects on track.
ISO 14001 provides the operational framework and data infrastructure that ESG reporting demands. The standard requires you to identify environmental aspects, track performance metrics, maintain a compliance register, and demonstrate continual improvement — exactly what SEC climate disclosure rules, EU CSRD, GRI Standards, and CDP questionnaires require. Certification gives your environmental claims independent, third-party verification.
Absolutely. ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 all share the Annex SL high-level structure, making integration straightforward. An Integrated Management System (IMS) combines quality, environmental, and health and safety management into one framework — reducing audit duplication, streamlining document control, and enabling a single combined certification audit. For comprehensive multi-standard consulting, visit certify.consulting.
ISO 14001 certification costs vary based on organization size, number of sites, and complexity of environmental aspects. Consulting fees typically range from $10,000 to $50,000 for implementation support, while certification body (registrar) audit fees range from $5,000 to $20,000. Organizations pursuing integrated management system certification can reduce total costs through combined auditing. We offer a free consultation to provide a tailored estimate for your organization.

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