The revisions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 coming in 2026 mark a new era for risk management . The requirements are becoming clearer, expectations are higher and the link between quality, environment and HSE is stronger. At the same time, the requirements for assessing psychosocial risk factors in the work environment are being tightened. Now, businesses must work more systematically and holistically than ever before. 

ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 are being modernized to meet growing needs for robust risk management, climate-related assessment and better management of changes. Expectations for documentation, traceability and systematic processes are increasing significantly, which requires new ways of working in many businesses.

The new changes more clearly distinguish between risk assessment requirements and feasibility assessment requirements, making expectations more precise and easier to comply with. 

Tightened requirements for change planning 

ISO 9001:2026 provides stronger requirements that businesses must: 

• Plan all changes 
• Consider consequences before implementing them 
• Document traceability 
• Evaluate the impact of the changes 

This places higher demands on system support and structure. 

Integrated climate-related risks 

Environmental management is no longer just about resource use and emissions; climate risk is now becoming a mandatory part of a business' risk assessment. 

Stricter expectations for environmental impact in operation 

Particular emphasis is placed on: 

• Operational environmental impacts 
• Climate change and its impacts 
• Measures and documented follow-up 
• Comprehensive assessment of environmental aspects 

The authorities now require employers to systematically assess psychosocial factors such as time pressure, role clarity, climate for expression and social support. This should integrated in the overall HSE work, not treated as something separate.

Previously, risk assessments could often be done piecemeal or in silos. With the new requirements, businesses must: 

• Combining environment, quality and working environment 
• Ensure continuous follow-up 
• Link risk directly to the management system's processes 
• Document much better 

This requires modern system support. 

4human TQM is developed to meet the new reality – where risk is at the core of business management. 

1. Standardized method for risk assessment according to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026

• Structured template 
• Automated follow-up 
• Integrated measures 
• Possibility of interdisciplinary assessment

2. Full traceability in change management

The system provides: 

• Documented assessments of consequences 
• Clear overview of measures and responsibilities 
• Evaluation of effect after implementation

3. Holistic integration between quality, environment and HSE

TQM integrates psychosocial factors into the overall risk picture – on a par with the environment and quality. 

Let us show you how 4human TQM can make the transition easier, more efficient and 100% compliant . 
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