Environmental Performance Evaluation
Provides guidance on the design and use of environmental performance evaluation (EPE) for organisations, including selection and use of environmental performance indicators.
ISO 14031 provides guidance on the design and use of environmental performance evaluation within organisations, with particular focus on the selection, development, and use of environmental performance indicators (EPIs). It supports environmental management programmes, ISO 14001 implementation, and stakeholder reporting on environmental performance.
The standard distinguishes between management performance indicators (MPIs), operational performance indicators (OPIs), and environmental condition indicators (ECIs), providing a structured approach to building meaningful environmental measurement systems.
ACI-certified auditors assess EPE systems, evaluate the appropriateness and rigour of environmental performance indicators, and review how environmental data drives management decisions.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 14031.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 14031
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.