With the 2024 amendment to the ISO standards, certified organizations must rethink their approach to climate change. Section 4.1, now enriched, requires companies to determine whether climate issues influence their organizational context. This requires strategic thinking that goes beyond simple greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we explore in depth the implications of this amendment, the risks to be anticipated and the opportunities for innovation for companies committed to responsible, sustainable management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of February 2024, clause 4.1 of ISO standards explicitly states, \u201cThe organization shall determine whether any issues arise from climate change.\u201d From 2025, ISO registrars will systematically verify this integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This means that organizations must assess climate impacts from several angles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To meet this requirement, an in-depth analysis according to the PESTEL framework (political, economic, social, technological, environmental, legal) is essential. Here is a detailed analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Climate disturbances, such as heat waves, floods, droughts, forest fires and hurricanes, can disrupt production activities. Shortages of raw materials, transport interruptions and prolonged power cuts are all realities that need to be prepared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Companies also need to assess the availability of natural resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Climate change is influencing public policy and societal expectations. Social pressure for sustainable and equitable practices is growing. Companies consuming massive amounts of water in desert regions could be targeted by citizens\u2019 campaigns, or even strict regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is therefore imperative to plan responses to these pressures in advance, and to integrate stakeholder expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Future investments will be aimed more at securing operations than maximizing profits. As such, organizations need to explore technologies that can strengthen their resilience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although these investments represent an initial cost, they can avoid considerable losses in the long term. Organizations need to be aware that future investments will be aimed at securing business processes rather than maximizing profits.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The legislative framework surrounding GHG emissions, operating permits and environmental standards is evolving rapidly. Companies need to monitor these changes to avoid penalties or unexpected costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if your organization seems little exposed to direct climate risks, your suppliers may not be so resilient. A prominent example is Porsche, which had to reduce production in 2024 due to flooding that paralyzed one of its critical suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To anticipate these risks, apply PESTEL analysis to your suppliers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Customers, whether organizations or end users, are increasingly interested in their suppliers\u2019 approach to climate issues. They may demand :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although climate change poses many challenges, it is also a tremendous opportunity for organizations ready to innovate. Here are a few ways in which you can turn these constraints into levers for growth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To effectively integrate climate issues, organizations need to enhance the skills of their teams. Specific training in ISO standards and their updating in relation to climate change is an essential investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Integrating climate issues into ISO management systems is not an option, but a necessity for organizations concerned with their sustainability. This implies a holistic approach, taking into account the impacts on all operations, from the supply chain to customer expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By adopting a proactive strategy, you can turn these challenges into opportunities, innovate your practices and contribute to a sustainable future.To find out more, explore our complimentary articles and discover our specialized training courses to strengthen your management systems in the face of climate challenges. Let\u2019s work together to build sustainable, high-performance resilience.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Par Caroline Chamberland, M.Sc, MBA\u00a0 Avec l\u2019amendement 2024 aux normes ISO, les organisations certifi\u00e9es doivent repenser leur approche face aux changements climatiques. La section 4.1, d\u00e9sormais enrichie, exige que les entreprises d\u00e9terminent si des enjeux climatiques influencent leur contexte organisationnel. Cette \u00e9volution impose une r\u00e9flexion strat\u00e9gique qui va au-del\u00e0 des simples bilans de gaz \u00e0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3283,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[635,637],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iso14001","category-iso9001"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3280"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4600,"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3280\/revisions\/4600"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accademia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Legal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Impact on the Supply Chain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Understand customer expectations with regard to climate issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Turning constraints into opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The importance of training and tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n