ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 introduce updated expectations for quality, environmental performance, leadership, risk and organizational accountability.
Join SGS experts for a practical overview of the key changes and what they may mean for your management system. Our presenters will discuss the areas auditors are likely to examine, the evidence organizations should be prepared to demonstrate, and the growing connection between sustainability, risk and business performance.
You will also learn what steps your organization can take now to prepare for a structured and effective transition. By attending this webinar, you will gain a clearer understanding of:
- The key changes introduced in ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026
- What auditors may look for during transition and certification audits
- How expectations around leadership, risk and accountability are evolving
- The increasing importance of measurable environmental and sustainability performance
- The types of evidence organizations should be ready to provide
- Practical actions to support a smooth transition
Target Audience
This webinar is designed for professionals responsible for quality, environmental management, sustainability, compliance, risk and integrated management systems, including:
- Quality and Quality Assurance Managers
- Environmental and Sustainability Managers
- ESG and Climate Leads
- Integrated Management Systems Managers
- Compliance, Risk and Governance Managers
- HSE, EHS and WHS Managers
- Operations, Technical and Continuous Improvement Managers
- Senior leaders responsible for management-system performance
Watch the webinar on demand or scroll down for key takeaways.
Key takeways
1. 2026 Transition Timeline: ISO 9001:2026 is published on September 2026, with all new certifications moving to the 2026 version after 31 March 2028 and ISO 9001:2015 certificates expiring by the end of September 2029.
2. No-Winging Transition Plan: Start the transition with a gap analysis, then brief leadership, update procedures, train staff, run an internal audit, and complete management review before the external transition audit—because “we’ll wing it in 2029” is not a strategy.
3. Leadership Ethics Evidence: Auditors will focus on leadership evidence for quality culture and ethical behavior, including visible management involvement, open issue escalation, no-blame responses, transparent reporting, data integrity, and fair supplier treatment.
4. Risks Versus Opportunities: Risk and opportunity management now needs clearer separation and evidence, so organizations should update registers, criteria, actions, responsibilities, and effectiveness reviews rather than letting “opportunities” hide in the risk cupboard.
5. Climate Quality Controls: Climate change must be assessed where it can affect product quality, operations, suppliers, logistics, customer requirements, or compliance, with controls integrated into existing management systems rather than bolted on as a shiny side project.
About SGS
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