ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to develop its own EMS. The standard provides a framework for organizations to identify and control their environmental impact, and to continually improve their environmental performance. Some of the key requirements of ISO 14001 include:

• Environmental Policy: The organization must establish an environmental policy that reflects its commitment to environmental performance and compliance with relevant environmental legislation and regulations.
• Planning: The organization must develop and implement an environmental management plan that identifies its environmental objectives, targets, and programs.
• Implementation and Operation: The organization must implement and operate the environmental management plan by providing the necessary resources, establishing roles and responsibilities, and communicating its environmental objectives and performance to stakeholders.
• Checking and Corrective Action: The organization must monitor and measure its environmental performance and take corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and regulations.
• Management Review: The organization must regularly review its environmental management system to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.