New Focus on Climate Action: ISO 9001:2015/Amd 1:2024
ISO 9001:2015 is the leading global standard for quality management, ensuring businesses consistently meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements. The recent amendment, ISO 9001:2015/Amd 1:2024, integrates climate change considerations into quality management systems, helping companies to stay sustainable while maintaining top-quality standards.
Key Updates in ISO 9001:2015
These new updates emphasize the importance of assessing climate-related risks and how they might impact your business operations. Let’s break it down in simple terms:
- Clause 4.1: Understanding the Organization and Its Context
This update asks businesses to think about whether climate change affects their operations. For example, if your supply chain depends on regions prone to extreme weather, you might need to assess how that could impact your ability to deliver products or services. Even if climate change doesn’t directly affect your business right now, this clause encourages you to evaluate potential future risks. - Clause 4.2: Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties
This clause highlights that your stakeholders—such as customers, suppliers, or regulators—may have expectations related to climate change. For instance, your clients might prefer working with businesses that have sustainable practices or aim to reduce their carbon footprint. Understanding and addressing these expectations can help you stay competitive and aligned with market trends.
Why These Changes Matter
Businesses today must adapt to a world where environmental responsibility is increasingly important. These updates ensure that your company is aware of potential climate-related risks and is prepared to meet the evolving expectations of customers, regulators, and suppliers. This is especially relevant as more organizations seek partners that are conscious of their environmental impact.
What Does Your Business Need to Do?
If your company is already ISO 9001 certified, you’ll need to review and update your documentation to incorporate these new climate-related elements. This could involve conducting a risk assessment to evaluate how climate change may impact your operations and ensuring that you’re responding to stakeholder expectations regarding sustainability.
If you’re new to ISO 9001 certification, this is the perfect opportunity to align your business with industry-leading practices, including a proactive approach to climate risks.
How AGS Can Help
American Global Standards (AGS) is a trusted ISO registrar with over 25 years of experience in guiding businesses through the complexities of ISO certification across various industries. Ready to ensure your business stays competitive and sustainable? AGS is your partner in achieving ISO 9001:2015/Amd 1:2024 certification. Whether you’re new to ISO standards or need assistance incorporating climate action changes, AGS is here to support you every step of the way.
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