Internationally Accredited Environmental Certification
IEMA Standards Ltd provides EGAC-accredited ISO 14001:2015 certification services,
helping Nigerian organizations build robust environmental management systems that
reduce ecological impact, ensure regulatory compliance, and demonstrate credible
sustainability performance to regulators, investors, and international partners.
Oil & Gas
Manufacturing
Construction
Agriculture
Real Estate
Financial Services
Our accreditations & regulatory recognition
EGAC-Accredited (IAF/GAC MLA)
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Certified CB
ISO 14001:2015 Certification Body
Federal Ministry of Environment
NESREA Recognised
LASEPA (Lagos State)
OGEPA (Rivers State)
ISO 14064 GHG Verifier
Nigeria's regulatory environment for environmental management is rapidly evolving, with
NESREA, state environmental protection agencies, and the Federal Ministry of Environment
strengthening enforcement of pollution control, waste management, and environmental
compliance obligations. At the same time, international investors, development finance
institutions, and global supply chains increasingly demand certified evidence of
environmental risk management — making ISO 14001 one of the most widely requested
credentials for Nigerian businesses seeking growth and credibility both locally and abroad.
As an EGAC-accredited certification body, IEMA Standards Ltd delivers ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System (EMS) certification with full international recognition
through the IAF/GAC Multilateral Recognition Arrangement — combining global audit
standards with deep knowledge of Nigeria's environmental regulatory landscape and
operating realities.
Environmental Management Systems
Waste & Resource Management
Site Audits & Compliance Verification
Flagship certification service
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certification
Internationally accredited ISO 14001:2015 certification — recognised across 100+ economies through IAF/GAC MLA
IEMA Standards Ltd is an EGAC-accredited Certification Body for ISO 14001:2015 — the
world's leading Environmental Management System (EMS) standard. Certification
demonstrates that your organization has implemented a systematic, internationally
recognised approach to managing its environmental impacts, legal obligations, and
sustainability performance.
Stage 1 & Stage 2 Certification Audit
Full documented system review followed by on-site conformity assessment by competent IEMA lead auditors.
Annual Surveillance Audits
Ongoing verification of EMS implementation and continual improvement over the 3-year certification cycle.
Recertification Audits
Full recertification at the end of each certification cycle, maintaining uninterrupted accredited status.
Pre-certification Consultancy & Gap Analysis
Readiness assessments, gap analyses, and implementation support to prepare your EMS for certification audit.
Core elements of the standard
What ISO 14001:2015 is built on
Context of the Organization
Understanding internal and external environmental issues, interested party
expectations, and the scope of the EMS relevant to the organization's activities.
Stakeholder Analysis
Leadership & Environmental Policy
Top management commitment to environmental performance, establishment of a clear
environmental policy, and integration of EMS into core business strategy.
Top Management
Policy
Environmental Aspects & Risk-Based Planning
Identification of environmental aspects, impacts, and compliance obligations, and
planning of actions to address significant risks and opportunities.
Aspects & Impacts
Compliance Obligations
Implementation of controls to manage significant environmental aspects — including
resource use, emissions, waste generation, and supplier and contractor management.
Resource Use
Emissions Control
Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of environmental performance,
supported by internal audits and structured management review.
Monitoring
Internal Audit
Ongoing enhancement of environmental performance through corrective action,
evidence-based decision-making, and a structured PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle.
PDCA Cycle
How we work
Our ISO 14001 certification process
01
Application & certification agreement
We review your organization's scope, sites, and processes, and formalise the
certification agreement and audit plan.
02
Gap analysis & readiness review (optional)
An optional pre-assessment identifies gaps in your existing EMS ahead of the
formal certification audit — reducing the risk of non-conformities.
03
Stage 1 audit — documentation review
Our auditors review your EMS documentation, environmental policy, and aspects
register to confirm readiness for the on-site Stage 2 audit.
04
Stage 2 audit — on-site assessment
A comprehensive on-site audit of your facility, processes, and environmental
controls verifies effective implementation of the EMS against ISO 14001:2015 requirements.
05
Certification decision & issuance
Following independent technical review, IEMA issues an EGAC-accredited ISO 14001:2015
certificate valid for three years, subject to surveillance audits.
06
Surveillance & recertification
Annual surveillance audits maintain your certified status, with full recertification
audit conducted at the end of each three-year cycle.
What we deliver
Our environmental management consultancy & certification services
ISO 14001:2015 certification audits — Stage 1, Stage 2, surveillance, and recertification
Gap analysis and readiness assessments ahead of formal certification audit
Environmental aspects and impacts register development, including compliance obligations mapping
Waste management planning and resource efficiency improvement programmes
Staff training on EMS requirements, internal auditing, and environmental awareness
Internal audit programme development and execution support
Support for FMEnv, NESREA, LASEPA, and OGEPA permit and licence applications
Integration of ISO 14001 with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 for combined management systems
Carbon footprint measurement and ISO 14064 GHG inventory support
Management review facilitation and corrective action system design
Who needs this certification
Sectors and organizations we certify
Real Estate & Construction
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Banks & Financial Institutions
DFIs & International Investors
Ports, Logistics & Maritime
Telecoms & Infrastructure
Nigeria's environmental regulatory landscape
Regulatory bodies we work with
FMEnv
Federal Ministry of Environment — EIA approvals, national policy, and multilateral environmental agreements
NESREA
National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency — pollution standards, compliance, and enforcement
LASEPA
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency — Lagos-based project approvals, permits, and emissions monitoring
OGEPA
Oil and Gas Environment Protection Agency — environmental oversight for Niger Delta upstream oil and gas operations
NUPRC/DPR
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission — environmental and HSE regulations for upstream petroleum operations
EGAC / IAF
Egyptian Accreditation Council — full IAF/GAC MLA signatory, giving IEMA's ISO 14001 certifications international recognition
Why it matters
Key benefits to your organization
Regulatory compliance & permit security
Meet NESREA, FMEnv, LASEPA, and OGEPA requirements — protecting your operating licences and project approvals.
Internationally recognised certification
EGAC-accredited certification recognised across 100+ economies through the IAF/GAC Multilateral Recognition Arrangement.
Investor & lender confidence
Demonstrate credible environmental risk management to DFIs, commercial banks, and international investors.
Reduced environmental liability
Proactively identify and manage pollution risks and regulatory exposures before they escalate into penalties or shutdowns.
Cost savings through resource efficiency
Systematic management of energy, water, and material use reduces waste and operating costs.
Competitive advantage in tendering
ISO 14001 certification strengthens your position in public and private sector procurement and contract bidding.
Community & reputational protection
Manage community relations and social licence to operate — especially critical for extractive and industrial sectors.
Foundation for integrated management systems
ISO 14001 combines well with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 for a unified, efficient management framework.
Why IEMA Standards
Nigerian expertise. International accreditation. Trusted environmental certification.
IEMA Standards Ltd is accredited by EGAC — a full member of the International Accreditation
Forum (IAF) and Global Accreditation Cooperation (GAC) — ensuring our ISO 14001:2015
certifications are recognised globally. Our environmental auditors combine deep
knowledge of Nigeria's regulatory framework — NESREA, LASEPA, OGEPA, FMEnv — with
mastery of international environmental management standards, delivering certification
that works for Nigerian conditions and satisfies international scrutiny.
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EGAC-accredited
IAF/GAC MLA signatory — ISO 14001 certifications recognised in 100+ economies
Multi-regulatory
Active engagement with FMEnv, NESREA, LASEPA, OGEPA, and NUPRC frameworks
Integrated systems
Combine ISO 14001 with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 for unified management
End-to-end delivery
From gap analysis through certification, surveillance, and recertification
Protect the environment. Achieve compliance. Build international credibility.
