Organizations face growing pressure to demonstrate sound environmental performance, legal compliance and effective management system practices. Lead auditors play a crucial role in evaluating conformity, identifying risks and driving continual improvement across complex operations.
We help you build the competence required to lead first, second and third-party audits of environmental management systems (EMS) against ISO/FDIS 14001:2026. You will learn how to plan audits, manage audit teams, evaluate evidence and report findings in accordance with ISO 19011 and, where appropriate, ISO/IEC 17021-1.
This course has been developed in alignment with the ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 standard and may be subject to editorial updates. Learners attending an SGS ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 course will be notified of any changes upon the official publication of ISO 14001:2026.
Gain insight into how environmental management improves business performance and supports wider societal and sustainability goals.
Learn how to plan, conduct, report and follow up EMS audits, including managing audit teams and complex audit programs.
Strengthen your ability to assess environmental aspects, operational controls and compliance across varied operational conditions.
Learn how to identify nonconformities, evaluate risks and recommend improvements that enhance EMS effectiveness.
Duration: 5 days.
Delivery: face-to-face or virtual instructor-led training.
Accreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completion.
Before starting the course, you are expected to have knowledge of:
This course is suitable for individuals who need to conduct or lead EMS audits, including external auditors, consultants and environmental management professionals.
As a global leader in audit and certification training, we bring decades of experience in environmental management and ISO-based auditing. Our courses are delivered by specialists who support you with practical guidance, real audit scenarios and the skills needed to lead effective, internationally aligned EMS audits. We help you build the confidence, competence and professionalism required to lead high-quality audits that add value to your organization and its stakeholders.
