ISO 56001 is for any organization looking to enhance its innovation processes, regardless of its size, sector, products or services.
In today’s rapid and ever-evolving business world, the ability to innovate is essential for an organization’s survival and growth. But innovation without proper direction is ineffective.
ISO 56001 is the first standard for innovation management systems. This global standard provides the requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving an innovation management system. It augments your organization’s ability to innovate consistently and successfully, offering a systematic approach to fostering and managing innovation.
Certification demonstrates your commitment to being competitive, reduces uncertainty and improves your chances of achieving significant benefits from new products, services, processes and models. The standard can be tailored to any organization, regardless of its type, size, products or services.
What are the benefits of ISO 56001 certification?
- Adapt to change and seize new opportunitiesAdapt in the face of changing markets, trends, technologies and customer needs, managing uncertainty and developing innovative ideas that create new opportunities.
- Create organization-wide confidenceClarify how innovation fits into the overall direction of your business and build a culture of continuous improvement and innovation that supports greater internal and external collaboration.
- Enhance and maintain reputationDemonstrate your dedication to innovation to improve your reputation and relationships with customers, partners, investors and other stakeholders.
- Integrate with other management systemsIntegrate ISO 56001 with your existing systems, such as ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental) and ISO/IEC 27001 (information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection), to enable a more efficient approach.
- Contribute to many UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Contribute to UN SDGs 1-4, 6-9 and 11-16.
Why SGS?
As the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, our global network of experts is ready to provide independent ISO 56001 certification customized to your specific strategy, staff and goals.
Our comprehensive service supports you to embed innovation, drive progress and processes, reinforce your reputation and shape your future confidently.
FAQs
The ISO 56001 standard equips organizations with the framework to manage innovation systematically.
By fostering a culture that supports innovation, organizations can improve performance, resilience and market competitiveness.
Here is a summary of the process:
- Establish the context of the organization, including establishing the innovation management system
- Determine leadership and commitment
- Strategize for innovation
- Provide support for innovation
- Operate the innovation management system
- Monitor and assess performance
- Drive continuous improvement
We can provide more detail and support you through these steps.
Certification is not a one-off event, but an ongoing process. To maintain certification, organizations must continually monitor and enhance their innovation management system. This includes undergoing regular internal audits, reviewing performance against objectives and updating when needed to reflect strategic, operational or external changes.
ISO 56001’s harmonized structure is compatible with other management system standards, allowing seamless integration.
Organizations can align or integrate their innovation management system with other standards to leverage synergy and increase management efficiency.
ISO 56001 is compatible with other ISO management system standards, enabling an integrated approach to managing various organizational capabilities and processes.