This month we’re focusing on Environmental Management and the upcoming ISO 14001:2026 revision, alongside compliance updates, training, and recent client success.
A Busy Start to Q2
Q2 is already proving to be another busy period for QHSE Aberdeen, with continued demand for our QHSE consultancy services and ISO training courses in Aberdeen and beyond.
We’re supporting organisations across a range of sectors with environmental management, audit preparation, and system implementation, as expectations around sustainability continue to grow.
ISO 14001:2026 – What You Need to Know
ISO 14001:2026 is a practical refresh of the existing standard, designed to make it clearer, more usable, and better aligned with today’s environmental priorities and business risks. While not a complete overhaul, it introduces a stronger and more explicit focus on climate change, biodiversity, resource efficiency, and wider environmental conditions within risk and opportunity planning. The update also increases expectations around supply chain control, requiring more robust oversight of externally provided processes, products, and services, alongside a deeper lifecycle perspective to ensure environmental impacts are considered from design through to end-of-life. A new emphasis on change management formalises how organisations handle operational changes to avoid environmental risks, while expanded guidance and structural tweaks make the standard easier to understand, audit, and integrate with other ISO systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 45001. Overall, the revision aims to help organisations build resilience, improve environmental performance, and prevent costly surprises.
Read more here.. https://www.qhseaberdeen.com/2026/04/23/iso-14001-2026-environmental-standard-transition-training/
Don’t Wait to Be Asked
We’re seeing a clear shift across industries, with organisations increasingly being asked about their environmental certification, sustainability credentials, and carbon footprint as part of tendering and supplier approval processes.
Waiting until you’re asked can put you on the back foot.
Being proactive with an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) not only helps with compliance but can also protect and create business opportunities.
In many cases, organisations risk losing work simply because they cannot demonstrate environmental performance or certification when required.
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Training
To support organisations with the upcoming changes, we are delivering our:
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Course (1 Day) 📅 28th May
This course is designed to:
✔ Explain the key updates in the 2026 revision
✔ Outline what the changes mean in practice
✔ Help you update your Environmental Management System effectively
📩 Early booking is recommended as places are limited.
Compliance Focus – Environmental & HSE Updates
Environmental and health & safety legislation continues to evolve, with increasing focus on sustainability, emissions, and risk management.
NEW
The Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026
The Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (Scotland) Regulations 2026
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act, 2026 (UK)
The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (Wales) Regulations, 2026
The Finance Act, 2026 (UK) – there is an element within the Act aimed at climate change/energy
The Digital Waste Tracking (Wales) Regulations, 2026
AMENDMENT
The Utilities Act 2000 (Amendment of Section 105) Order, 2026 (GB)
The European Union (Renewable Energy) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (Republic of Ireland)
The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) Order, 2026 (GB)
Recent areas of focus include:
- Strengthening environmental reporting and emissions targets
- Increased scrutiny on waste management and resource efficiency
- Ongoing enforcement of health & safety responsibilities across high-risk industries
Recent HSE case studies continue to highlight the importance of:
✔ Carrying out suitable and sufficient risk assessments
✔ Ensuring proper training and supervision
✔ Maintaining safe systems of work
Failing to meet these requirements can result in significant financial penalties and reputational damage.
Taking a proactive approach to compliance and management systems remains key.
Our Services
At QHSE Aberdeen, we support organisations with:
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System implementation
- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
- Internal audits and gap analysis
- Ongoing compliance and sustainability support
- Carbon Footprint Calculation
We also continue to support clients across ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and ISO 50001.
Client Success
We have had an exceptional start to the year with client success stories but can only share a few in our Newsletter. Congratulations to all of our clients for their dedication to the ISO Certifications they hold, PDCA.
Congratulations to STR on successfully completing its ISOQAR surveillance audits across Great Yarmouth, Australia, and Houston, covering ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
This achievement reflects the strong ongoing commitment and collaboration of their global teams.
QHSE Aberdeen was proud to support STR throughout the process, helping ensure audit readiness and alignment across all sites.
As part of this engagement, QHSE Aberdeen provided interim Group QHSE Manager support on a part-time basis, working closely with STR’s leadership team.
Read more here .. https://www.qhseaberdeen.com/2026/04/06/qhse-aberdeen-iso-consultancy-str-audit-success/
Rock Flow Dynamics are now ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 Certified and the feedback from our client couldn’t be better…
“The auditor praised the organisation and depth of our IMS which of course is all down to Erin.
From my side, when I was first approached from our director to take this on, it felt incredibly overwhelming, but Erin has guided me through every step.
She is a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to continuing that over the next year. “
Environmental Awareness Training at Mayen Estate – Case Study
QHSE Aberdeen was proud to deliver a tailored, one-day Environmental Training Programme for the team at Mayen Estate.
👉 Learn more about the estate: www.mayenestate.com
The session was designed to raise awareness of environmental impact at an operational level, equipping estate workers and gardeners with practical knowledge they can apply in their day-to-day roles.
The Objective
Mayen Estate sought to strengthen its environmental responsibility by:
- Increasing staff awareness of how everyday activities affect the environment
- Encouraging more sustainable choices across estate operations
- Providing a foundational understanding of environmental risks, COSHH, and risk assessments.
Our Approach
We delivered an engaging and interactive training day, combining practical discussion with real-life scenarios relevant to estate work.
Key focus areas included:
- Environmental Impact Awareness Exploring how routine activities, such as material selection, waste generation, and product usage, can have wider environmental consequences.
- Sustainable Decision-Making Encouraging staff to think critically about the environmental impact of everyday choices.
- Introduction to COSHH A practical overview of handling hazardous substances safely and responsibly.
- Risk Assessments Understanding how to identify and manage environmental risks in daily tasks.
The Outcome
The day was highly interactive and well received, with strong engagement from all attendees.
Mayen Estate’s commitment to investing in this level of training reflects a highly professional and forward-thinking approach, prioritising not only compliance, but genuine environmental awareness across their operations.
Why It Matters
By empowering their team, Mayen Estate is:
- Reducing environmental impact at source
- Embedding sustainable thinking into everyday tasks
- Demonstrating leadership in responsible estate management
Looking Ahead
QHSE Aberdeen is proud to support organisations like Mayen Estate in building environmentally responsible teams and raising standards across the sector.
Training & Development
We continue to deliver a range of CQI | The Chartered Quality Institute & IRCA | International Register of Certificated Auditors -certified ISO training courses, supporting organisations in building internal capability and maintaining compliance.
Upcoming training includes: 📌 ISO 14001:2026 Transition – 28th May
If you’re looking to strengthen your internal auditing or management systems, we’d be happy to help.
Looking Ahead
With the upcoming ISO 14001 revision and increasing focus on environmental performance, now is the time to review your systems and ensure you are prepared.
If you need support with ISO 14001 certification, environmental compliance, or ISO training in Aberdeen, please get in touch.
Final Thoughts
It continues to be a busy and exciting time at QHSE Aberdeen, with the addition of two new team members further strengthening our capability to support clients across ISO consultancy and training. We appreciate the continued support from our clients as we grow and develop.
Our office and training facilities are based at Westpoint House, Aberdeen—feel free to pop in for a coffee or contact us to discuss any QHSE-related requirements.
Until next time, stay safe and committed to quality.
QHSE Aberdeen
