GB/T 24001
GB/T 24001-2016 Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use (idt ISO 14001:2015)
Topic : Circularity & waste · Level : National
Today
GB/T 24001-2016 still the Chinese edition. ISO 14001:2026 published 15 Apr 2026; no Chinese adoption yet.
Summary
GB/T 24001 is the Chinese identical adoption of ISO 14001 for environmental management systems. It is voluntary and certified by accredited bodies. ISO published a 2026 edition in April 2026, so a Chinese update and certificate transition by 2029 are expected.
Who is concerned
- Turnover
- non précisé
- Employees
- non précisé
- Listed company
- cotées et non cotées
- Sectors
- All sectors
- Triggering activities
- Voluntary EMS certification
- Buyer or tender requirement
- Extraterritorial reach
- No
non précisé
- Examples
- Electronics contract manufacturer
- Chemical plant supplying EU brands
What the law requires
- Establish and maintain an environmental management system
- Identify environmental aspects and legal obligations
- Run internal audits and management reviews
- Pass third-party certification audits
Penalties
None: voluntary standard. Certificates can be suspended or withdrawn by CNAS-accredited certification bodies.
What this changes for a supplier in China
ISO 14001 / GB/T 24001 certification is a baseline buyer request. Suppliers will need to transition certificates to the 2026 edition.
Expected evidence
- Valid ISO 14001 / GB/T 24001 certificate
- Latest surveillance audit report
- Register of environmental aspects
Tiers : Tier 1-2