CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VelocityEHS®, the global leader in EHS & Sustainability solutions, today announced the launch of its EHS Maturity Assessment, a new diagnostic tool designed to help environmental, health and safety (EHS) leaders evaluate their organization’s overall maturity level, identify capability gaps and determine recommended next steps to advance their programs. Grounded in the management system principles of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, the EHS Maturity Assessment examines maturity across seven dimensions and provides actionable insights to improve EHS performance.
Compliance alone does not provide a complete picture of EHS maturity. True performance differentiation comes from an organization's ability to translate data into proactive, risk-based decisions at scale. Rather than focusing solely on compliance status, documentation, or program existence, the VelocityEHS EHS Maturity Assessment evaluates the capabilities that distinguish reactive organizations from resilient organizations, helping EHS professionals identify opportunities to strengthen risk management and drive continual improvement.
“Meeting regulatory compliance is the floor. EHS leaders need to understand more than whether their programs are compliant, and instead move toward proactively identifying risk and building organizational resilience,” said Marc Juaire, Senior Director & Head of Product, VelocityEHS. “By helping leaders assess their current capabilities and identify opportunities to advance, they can better protect their people and strengthen their risk management efforts.”
Developed by VelocityEHS subject matter experts and in-house safety professionals, the EHS Maturity Assessment is grounded in the internationally recognized management system principle of ISO 45001 for Occupational Health & Safety and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management Systems. Rather than serving as a compliance audit, it evaluates how effectively organizations apply foundational EHS management principles in practice.
The EHS Maturity Assessment consists of 30 questions across seven dimensions:
- Strategy, Leadership & Governance
- Workforce Participation & Culture
- Risk, Hazards & Environmental Aspects
- Objectives, Planning & Change
- Capability, Communication & Knowledge
- Operational Control & Resilience
- Performance Evaluation & Improvement
Participants are placed into one of four maturity levels: Reactive, Preventative, Proactive or Resilient. The levels reflect a progression from event-driven practices to standardized processes, preventive risk management and strategically integrated EHS operations.
They receive an overall maturity score, scores for each of the seven dimensions and recommendations for improvement. By revealing where capabilities are well established and where gaps remain, the assessment gives EHS leaders priorities and practical next steps for advancing overall EHS maturity.
“EHS maturity isn’t defined by what’s documented. It’s demonstrated in how an organization operates every day,” said Juaire. “Drawing on ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 principles, this assessment looks at how leadership engagement, workforce participation, risk management and continuous improvement translate into practice. By examining these dimensions together, organizations can uncover gaps that might otherwise go unnoticed and better understand where to focus their efforts to advance.”
Organizations today face evolving workplace safety, environmental and operational risks that require more than a compliance-focused approach. The launch of the EHS Maturity Assessment comes as EHS takes on an increasingly strategic role within organizations. According to the VelocityEHS 2026 EHS 360 Benchmark Report, 75% of surveyed EHS professionals said executive leadership attitudes toward EHS had become more strategic over the preceding two years. As expectations evolve, EHS leaders need practical ways to evaluate current capabilities, demonstrate progress and prioritize investments that support stronger performance.
The new EHS Maturity Assessment is available for EHS leaders to explore their organization’s strengths, maturity level, and recommended improvements. Visit https://www.ehs.com/guides/ehs-maturity-assessment/ to learn more and take the assessment.
About VelocityEHS
VelocityEHS is the global leader in EHS & Sustainability solutions, pioneering human-centered AI to make workplaces safer, faster. Protecting over 10 million workers worldwide, Accelerate®, the VelocityEHS Connected Platform, delivers AI-driven innovation across Safety, Ergonomics, Chemical Management, Operational Risk, Contractor Safety & Permit to Work, Environmental Compliance, and Sustainability.
With the deepest bench of certified experts, from Ph.D. AI/ML scientists to board-certified ergonomists and safety professionals, VelocityEHS ensures trusted, human-in-the-loop oversight. Recognized as a Verdantix Green Quadrant Leader, G2 Leader, ISO 27001 certified, and SOC 2 Type II attested, VelocityEHS empowers companies to outpace risk with speed and purpose. Learn more at www.ehs.com.
Media Contact
VelocityEHS Media Team | media@ehs.com
