Integrated Management Systems
Most organisations need more than one standard. We combine them into one system with one policy, one risk register, one audit programme and one management review, reducing duplication and audit days.
One system, several certificates
ISO management system standards share the harmonized structure, which makes integration practical.
Single policy framework
One integrated policy, with standard-specific commitments.
One risk process
Quality, environmental, safety and security risks assessed consistently.
Shared processes
Document control, competence, audit and management review run once.
Combined legal register
All compliance obligations in one place.
Integrated audit programme
Internal audits covering several standards per visit.
Single management review
One review with inputs from every standard.
Combined certification audits
Certification bodies can audit integrated systems together.
Clear evidence
Each standard's requirements still traceable.
Integration in practice
- MapExisting systems and overlaps mapped.
- DesignIntegrated structure and shared processes designed.
- MergeDocuments, registers and records consolidated.
- TrainStaff and auditors trained on the integrated system.
- VerifyIntegrated internal audit and management review.
What you receive
- Integrated manual or system description
- One policy, risk register and legal register
- Integrated audit programme and checklists
- Correlation matrix showing how each requirement is met
- Plan for combined certification audits
When it helps most
- You hold separate systems that duplicate effort
- You are adding a second or third standard
- Audit days and costs keep rising
- Teams treat each standard as a separate project
- Planning 2026 edition transitions across several standards
One partner, gap to certificate
Gap Assessment
Where you stand against the standard, and a prioritised roadmap.
ConsultancyImplementation
Processes, documents and records built around how you operate.
Certification supportMock Certification Audit
A realistic rehearsal of Stage 1 and Stage 2 before the real audit.
Ongoing partnershipOutsourced Internal Audit
Independent internal audits planned and run by registered auditors.
Ongoing partnershipSurveillance & Recertification
Keeping the system effective between audits, including 2026 transitions.
Ongoing partnershipSupplier & Second-Party Audits
Audits of your suppliers against your requirements and the standards.
Integrated Management Systems FAQ
Can certification bodies audit an integrated system?
Yes. Many certification bodies run combined audits for integrated systems, which can reduce total audit days.
Do we lose anything by integrating?
No. Each standard's requirements remain traceable, and you still receive a certificate for each standard.
Which standards integrate most easily?
Standards with the harmonized structure, such as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, ISO/IEC 27001, 27701 and 42001, integrate most easily.
Bring your standards together
Tell us which standards you hold or plan. We reply with a proposal for one integrated system.
Certification decisions are made by independent, accredited certification bodies. AEC prepares organisations for certification and does not guarantee certification outcomes.