AWS Cloud Security

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management

Overview

ISO 14001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organizations to design and implement an EMS and improve environmental performance. Adherence to the standard helps organizations like AWS design their EMS to fulfill environmental compliance obligations, achieve environmental goals and objectives, and enhance overall environmental performance over time.

FAQs

Which AWS Regions are covered?

AWS Regions that are in scope can be found on ISO 14001:2015 certificate.

Who is the certifying agent?

The AWS ISO 14001:2015 certification is verified by LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Inc.). LRQA is accredited by UKAS and ANAB.

Can my organization be ISO 14001:2015 certified by association?

Your organization is not automatically certified by association. However if you are pursuing ISO 14001:2015 certification while operating part or all of your IT in the AWS cloud, the AWS certification may make it easier to obtain certification. The ISO 14001:2015 certification for AWS covers the AWS environmental management system for a defined scope and locations.

Can you provide a copy of the ISO 14001:2015 standard?

No, AWS cannot distribute copies of the ISO 14001:2015 standard. A preview of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard is available for free. The full text is available for purchase, on the ISO website. ISO has made the decision to copyright their standards in an effort to help fund the processes leading to development.