Under this program, PNGCES will certify clients who have complied with the requirements in the International Standard ISO 14001 – 2004: Environmental Management System- Requirements with Guidance for Use. Clients are also required to comply with all relevant certification requirements as set out in the Terms & Conditions of Certification. The target market generally reflects those intending to seek third party assurance and recognition in aiding their business practices and reputation as environmentally oriented in the fierce business and competitive environment both domestically and abroad. 

The Certification Standard is ISO 14001:2004. The Standard is widely used over the world today for companies seeking environmental commitments to be associated with their business management practices. The program has implications for the Management System of the Environment, Environmental Auditing, Environmental Labeling, Environmental Performance Evaluation and the Environmental Life Cycle Assessment. Like certification to ISO 9001, Certification to ISO 14001 is fast becoming a market requirement in international trade where emphasis is on compliance to environmental regulations and guidelines on products and services sustainability.