An ISO 14001 checklist is used during EMS audit to check for compliance with ISO 14001:2015. This ISO 14001 checklist ensures that the current EMS meets all the required ISO standards. An ISO 14001 checklist is important as it —

1. Helps meet compliance requirements of the ISO 14001 standard 2. Records the steps of the EMS implementation process 3. Acts as a supporting document for internal and external audit 4. Supports the on-going efforts to use, modify, and update ISO 14001 mandated guidelines