Certification Is A V Important Aspect Of EMS

Question 1

What is ISO 14001?

Answer 1

Internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirement for EMS. It helps organisations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and stakeholder trust. (ISO 2015)

It is a tool that supports advancement and continual improvement.

Question 2

What kind of organisations is ISO 14001 suitable for ?

Answer 2

ISO 14001 is suitable for ALL organisations for all types and sizes. It requires that N organisation considers all environmental issues

Question 3

Advantages of ISO14001?

Answer 3

Legal requirements, beyond expectations of stakeholders and shareholders, get employees meeting engagements, advantages in competition, realise improve performance

Question 4

What changes have been made to ISO 14001 in 2015.

Answer 4

Increased focus on integrating environmental issues into a strategic planning process.

Greater focus on leadership

Addition of proactive initiatives to protect environment from harm and degradation eg sustainable resource and climate change mitigation

life cycle thinking and perspective

Improve environmental, performance

Increase communication with stakeholder

Digital documentation

Question 5

What does EMAS stand for?

Answer 5

Eco Management and Audit Schemes