What is the primary focus of the ISO 14001 standard?

The primary focus of the ISO 14001 standard is environmental management. This international standard provides a framework for organizations to establish an effective environmental management system (EMS). It is designed to help organizations improve their environmental performance by effectively managing their environmental responsibilities.

ISO 14001 encourages organizations to take a systematic approach to environmental management, which includes identifying and controlling their environmental impact, complying with legal and other requirements, and continually improving their environmental performance. By implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001, organizations can enhance their ability to respond to changing environmental conditions and stakeholder expectations.

The emphasis of ISO 14001 is on integrating environmental management into business operations, rather than focusing on marketing strategies, resource management in a broader sense, or financial auditing. While these other areas may intersect with environmental management, they do not reflect the primary objective of the ISO 14001 standard.