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ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that an organization can follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements.
Part of the ISO 14000 family of standards on environmental management, ISO 14001 is a voluntary standard that organizations can certify to. Integrating it with other management systems standards, most commonly ISO 9001, can further assist in accomplishing organizational goals.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) defines an environmental management system as “part of the management system used to manage environmental aspects, fulfill compliance obligations, and address risks and opportunities.” The framework in the ISO 14001 standard can be used within a plan-do-check-act (PDCA) approach to continuous improvement.
WHO SHOULD USE The ISO 14001:2015 revision?
ISO 14001:2015 should be used by any organization that wishes to set up, improve, or maintain an environmental management system to conform with its established environmental policy and requirements. The requirements of the standard can be incorporated into any environmental management system, the extent to which is determined by several factors including the organization’s industry, environmental policy, products and service offerings, and location.
ISO 14001:2015 is relevant to all organizations, regardless of size, location, sector, or industry.
What topics does ISO 14001:2015 cover?
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At the highest level, ISO 14001:2015 covers the following topics with regard to environmental management systems:
- Context of the organization
- Leadership
- Planning
- Support
- Operation
- Performance evaluation
- Improvement
14001:2004 vs. 14001:2015
The 2015 revision of ISO 14001 introduces a number of changes from previous versions. A detailed explanation of the changes can be found in this ISO 14001 presentation, available in the online library of the ASQ Energy and Environmental Division.
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As part of the effort to structure all ISO standards in the same way, the ISO 14001:2015 revisions include incorporating a required high-level structure, using mandatory definitions, and incorporating common standards requirements and clauses.
10 major areas of impact of the 2015 revision:
- Expansion in EMS coverage and scope
- Required interactions with external parties
- New requirements for leadership engagement
- Expanded legal compliance requirements
- Need for risk-based planning and controls
- New documentation requirements
- Expanded operational control requirements
- Changes in competence and awareness requirements
- Impacts on the internal audit program
- Increased certification costs
Integrating ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Integrating management systems standards can increase focus while reducing the potential for confusion. Elements of ISO 9001 can be enhanced with corresponding components of ISO 14001.
Responsibilities for the combined standards might include:
- Drafting a policy statement and quantifiable objectives
- Setting up organizational charts and job descriptions
- Providing adequate resources
- Managing documentation for both standards in a single document control system
- Appointing a management representative as well as coordinators for the quality and environmental managements systems
When adding ISO 14001 components to those of ISO 9001, planning must be expanded to deal with environmental impacts, and the inspection and test systems modified to cover environmental conformance. The organization must meet the environmental expectations of customers and the government, and it must incorporate environmental management elements into internal audit programs and training sessions.
ISO 14001 can be integrated with standards besides ISO 9001 in order to provide synergy with other systems, such as OHSAS 18001 and ISO 13485.
What are the Benefits of ISO 14001:2015?
Using ISO 14001:2015 has many benefits for organizations with environmental management systems. Organizations and companies find that using the standard helps them:
- Improve resource efficiency
- Reduce waste
- Drive down costs
- Provide assurance that environmental impact is being measured
- Gain competitive advantage in supply chain design
- Increase new business opportunities
- Meet legal obligations
- Increase stakeholder and customer trust
- Improve overall environmental impact
- Manage environmental obligations with consistency
ISO 14001 Certification
Organizations that have already achieved ISO 14001 certification are encouraged to transition to the 2015 version. Organizations will have a three-year transition period to update their environmental management systems to the new standard.
To get started with ISO 14001:2015:
- Review existing quality management system requirements (ISO 9001:2015)
- Purchase ISO 14001:2015
- Get ISO 14001 training
- Consult with a third-party registrar/auditor: for more guidance, read When should you bring an ISO registrar on board?
- Certify to ISO 14001
ISO 14000 Family of Standards
ISO 14001 is the most popular standard of the ISO 14000 family, which also includes standards such as the following:
Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. ISO 14001:2015 is intended for use by an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.
ISO 14001:2015 helps an organization achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system, which provide value for the environment, the organization itself and interested parties. Consistent with the organization's environmental policy, the intended outcomes of an environmental management system include:
+ enhancement of environmental performance;
+ fulfillment of compliance obligations;
+ achievement of environmental objectives.
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ISO 14001:2015 is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type and nature, and applies to the environmental aspects of its activities, products and services that the organization determines it can either control or influence considering a life cycle perspective. ISO 14001:2015 does not state specific environmental performance criteria.
ISO 14001:2015 can be used in whole or in part to systematically improve environmental management. Claims of conformity to ISO 14001:2015, however, are not acceptable unless all its requirements are incorporated into an organization's environmental management system and fulfilled without exclusion.
Available for SubscriptionsAvailable in PackagesCurrent Iso 14001 Standard
- ANSI/ASSE Z10 / ISO 14001 / BS ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Package
- BS ISO 45001 / BS 45002-0 / ISO 14001 - Occupational Health and Environmental Management Package
- BS ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 - Environmental and Occupational Health Management Systems Package
- BS ISO 45001 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 - Occupational Health and Safety Requirements Package
- ISO 14000 Collection 2
- ISO 14001 / ISO 14004 / ISO 19011 / ISO 14050 - Environmental Management Package
- ISO 14000 Collection 1
- ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility and ISO 14000 Collection 1
- ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 - Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Set
- ISO 50001 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 - Energy Quality and Environmental Management Systems Package
- ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 - Quality and Environmental Management Set
- ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO/IEC 27001 / ISO 31000 / ISO 55001 / ISO 22301 - ISO Requirements Collection
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