New Version of ISO 9001 with Focus on Climate Change
The meeting took a number of important decisions that will shape the future of the standard:
- Progress in planning the ISO 9001 revision with Working Group 29 (WG 29). The project specification was approved, confirming that the scope of the standard will remain unchanged. The timeframe for the revision is 24 months, with publication expected by the end of 2025.
- Work on the revision of ISO 9001 will be carried out in close partnership with ISO TC 176/SC 1/WG2, which is revising ISO 9000. This close collaboration will ensure that the revised standards support the understanding of the concepts, principles, terminology and requirements for quality management certification.
- It has been decided that, for the first time, guidance consistent with other management system standards will be included in ISO 9001.
- ISO 9001 will join all ISO Type A management system standards. To this end, it will be amended to include updates to clause 4 on climate change. The amendments are expected to be published in January 2024 in a separate annex - ISO 9001:2015/Amd 1.
The additional language is intended to address climate change and will be incorporated into all ISO management system standards by amendment as a matter of urgency:
- Add clause 4.1: The organisation shall determine if climate change is a significant issue.
- Add Note to clause 4.2: Relevant stakeholders may have requirements related to climate change.
These changes reflect the commitment of ISO and its member national standards bodies to align international standards with the fight against climate change. Thus, with the changes and focus on climate change, ISO 9001 is moving towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly quality management. These changes reflect the international community's drive towards a future in which organisations play an active role in sustainable development and the fight against climate change.
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