ISO 14001 vs SOC 2 - Compare Compliance Frameworks | ISMS Directory

ISO 14001 vs SOC 2: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Wondering whether to pursue ISO 14001 or SOC 2 certification? This comparison covers the key differences between these frameworks, the number of service providers available for each, and guidance on which might be the right choice for your organization.

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ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is a compliance framework.

Service Providers

2

Regional Coverage

3 regions

Industry Coverage

0 industries

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SOC 2

SOC 2 is a compliance framework developed by the AICPA for service organizations.

Service Providers

41

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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Dimension	ISO 14001	SOC 2
Service Count	2	41
Regions	Europe Global United States	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more
Industries		Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more

Which Do You Need?

Choose ISO 14001 if:

- Your clients or partners require ISO 14001 certification
- You operate in regions where ISO 14001 is the standard
- You need a ISO 14001-specific compliance approach

Choose SOC 2 if:

- Your clients or partners require SOC 2 certification
- You operate in regions where SOC 2 is the standard
- You need a trust-based compliance report approach

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