Changes in environmental standards for 2025: what you need to know

Environmental standards are essential for driving the shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices. In a constantly evolving world, these regulations are regularly updated to address new challenges and adapt to emerging technologies.

As a business owner or manager, staying informed about these changes is crucial to ensure regulatory compliance.

This article provides a detailed look at significant updates to two key standards for 2025: ISO 9001 and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

ISO 9001:2025 – a new era in quality management

ISO 9001 is undergoing a major update. The 2025 version promises substantial revisions to reflect the realities of the modern business world.

Anticipated changes in ISO 9001:2025

• Technology and digital integration
  • Guidelines for quality management in digital environments.
  • Considerations for cybersecurity and data protection.
  • Guidance on using technologies like AI, IoT, and big data in quality management systems.
• Focus on sustainability and social responsibility
  • Greater emphasis on integrating sustainable practices into business processes.
  • Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Consideration of environmental impact across the supply chain.
• Organizational resilience and adaptability
  • Guidelines for developing robust business continuity plans.
  • Emphasis on operational flexibility and quick responses to external changes.
  • Strategies for risk management in a volatile global environment.
• Continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
  • New methodologies for measuring and enhancing customer satisfaction in the digital age.
  • Integration of real-time feedback and data analysis to drive improvements.
  • Focus on personalization and customer experience.
• Knowledge management and organizational learning
  • Guidelines for capturing, sharing, and utilizing organizational knowledge.
  • Emphasis on continuous learning and employee skill development.

How Manglai supports ISO 9001:2025 implementation

Manglai offers comprehensive solutions to help your company adapt to the new ISO 9001:2025 requirements:

• Readiness assessment: A detailed analysis of your current systems and identification of areas for improvement.
• Digital management tools: SaaS platforms to seamlessly integrate the new requirements into existing processes.
• Training programs: Tailored sessions to prepare your team for the new standards.
• Continuous monitoring: Real-time tracking systems to ensure ongoing compliance.

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): transforming sustainability reporting

The CSRD represents a significant shift in how companies communicate their environmental and social impact. This new directive greatly expands the scope and depth of required sustainability reporting.

CSRD implementation timeline

• January 1, 2024: Applies to large public-interest entities with more than 500 employees.
• January 1, 2025: Extends to all large companies (more than 250 employees).
• January 1, 2026: Applies to listed SMEs, small credit institutions, and captive insurance companies.

CSRD requirements

• Comprehensive and comparable reporting
  • Detailed information on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data presented in a standardized format.
• Double materiality principle
  • Evaluation of the company’s impact on sustainability.
  • Analysis of how sustainability factors affect the company.
• Value chain coverage
  • Inclusion of information about suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders in the value chain.
  • Assessment of risks and opportunities throughout the supply chain.
• Mandatory external verification
  • Independent audits of sustainability reports.
  • Assurance of data reliability and accuracy.
• Standardized digital format
  • Reports must be presented in XHTML format.
  • Digital tagging to facilitate analysis and comparison.
• Alignment with European standards
  • Compliance with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
  • Consideration of the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy.

How Manglai facilitates CSRD compliance

Manglai offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services designed to help companies meet CSRD requirements:

• ESG data collection: Automated systems for gathering and processing sustainability data across the organization.
• Materiality analysis: Tools for assessing and prioritizing relevant sustainability issues.
• Value chain management: Solutions for mapping and evaluating impacts across the supply chain.
• Report generation: Templates and systems to create CSRD-compliant reports in line with ESRS.
• Verification and auditing support: Assistance in preparing for external audits and ensuring data accuracy.

Preparing your company for a sustainable future

Implementing these new standards represents both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses. Here are some key strategies to prepare:

• Gap analysis: Conduct a thorough assessment of your current practices against the new requirements.
• Capacity building: Invest in training and tools to enhance your team’s sustainability and reporting skills.
• System integration: Adopt technological solutions that integrate sustainability management into existing systems.
• Stakeholder engagement: Involve employees, suppliers, and customers in your sustainability initiatives.
• Continuous innovation: Use sustainability data to drive innovation in products and processes.

Manglai: your partner in sustainability

Manglai is your strategic ally on the journey to sustainability. Our specialized solutions, including carbon footprint measurement tools and integrated SaaS platforms, are designed to help you navigate these regulatory changes.

Start by trying our carbon footprint calculator and discover the legislation that applies to your company with our free diagnostic test.