16 questions following the standard’s plan-do-check-act structure: the environmental management system behind a certifiable ISO 14001 implementation.
Why the EMS exists and who owns it
Organisational context and environmental conditions are understood and documented
Interested parties and their relevant environmental requirements are identified
The EMS scope is defined and documented
Top management shows leadership: environmental policy with commitments, resources, clear accountability
Aspects, obligations, objectives
Environmental aspects and impacts are identified across operations, with a life-cycle perspective
Legal and other requirements are identified, kept current, and compliance is evaluated
Environmental objectives are documented, measurable, resourced and time-bound
Risks and opportunities are addressed in planning
People, controls, emergencies
Competence and training are ensured for every role affecting environmental performance
Awareness and internal/external communication processes are established
Operational controls exist for significant aspects, including outsourced processes and relevant suppliers
Emergency preparedness and response procedures exist and are tested
The audit-and-improve loop
Monitoring and measurement of key characteristics is defined and performed
An internal audit programme runs at planned intervals
Management review is conducted with documented inputs and outputs
Nonconformities and corrective actions are processed, and continual improvement is evident
ISO 14001 readiness
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Getting started
Start with context, aspects and legal registers. The rest of the system builds on those three.
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