GB/T 24001-2016/ISO 14001:2015
Period: Jan 14,2025 – Jan 13,2028
GB/T 24001-2016/ISO 14001:2015 represents the Chinese national standard GB/T 24001:2016 and its internationally equivalent counterpart ISO 14001:2015.
Key Details:
GB/T 24001-2016/ISO 14001:2015 represents the Chinese national standard GB/T 24001:2016 and its internationally equivalent counterpart ISO 14001:2015.
Key Details:
GB/T 24001-2016 is China’s Environmental Management System (EMS) standard, officially titled “Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use.” It was developed by China’s Standardization Administration (SAC).
ISO 14001:2015 is the globally recognized EMS standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), bearing the identical title “Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use.”
The “IDT” (Identical) designation confirms that these standards are technically equivalent in all respects. This marking establishes GB/T 24001-2016 as China’s officially adopted version of ISO 14001:2015, maintaining complete alignment with the international standard.
Practical Implications:
Organizations certified to GB/T 24001-2016/ISO 14001:2015 automatically comply with ISO 14001:2015 requirements, ensuring global recognition. The standard provides a framework for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental management systems. Its core objectives are to:
Support sustainable development initiatives
Address environmental impacts systematically
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Enhance environmental performance