Environmental management is the performance of activities that affect or may affect the environment.

Environmental management helps businesses to operate in a resource efficient and sustainable way by reducing environmental impact and supporting sustainable development. It supports the principles of the circular economy and improves the image and competitiveness of the company, especially in the green transition era. At the heart of environmental management is the Environmental Management System (EHS), which analyses environmental issues related to products, services and activities and implements measures to reduce environmental impact and address other important issues.

By simplifying, environmental management can mean activities in three main areas: responsibility, governance and action. The liability audit shall assess compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. The operational audit focuses on issues such as waste management and energy consumption. The management audit shall compare the results with the objectives of the organisation's environmental management system ISO 14001. Financial audits may also assess the avoidance of related costs, energy savings and fines for environmental violations. ISO 14001 is a formal corporate management system aimed at voluntary environmental protection. For example, the ISO 14001 standard recommends that useful environmental activities be documented and that different stakeholders in the company or organization participate in the preparation of the document. An environmental audit carried out by a consultant or auditor may evaluate the entire environmental management system or its specific components. The overall audit shall assess the environmental impacts of production processes, use and waste management. The post audit report provides guidance for continuous performance improvement.