ISO 14001 consists of several key components that organizations need to implement to establish an effective environmental management system. These components include understanding the organization and its context, identifying the needs and expectations of interested parties, determining the scope of the environmental management system, establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving the EMS, leadership commitment, planning to address risks and opportunities, setting environmental objectives, providing necessary resources and support, monitoring and measuring environmental performance, conducting internal audits, reviewing the EMS through management review, and continually seeking opportunities for improvement. These components apply to organizations of all sizes and sectors seeking to enhance their environmental performance, comply with legal requirements, and demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility.