Lecture 6 Flashcards
What is ISO 14001:2015, and why is it important to implement?
ISO 14001:2015 is a standard for environmental management that helps organizations reduce their environmental impact through risk assessments and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. Implementing this standard provides a framework for identifying, managing, reducing, and documenting environmental aspects and impacts.
What does ISO 14001:2015 help companies achieve, and what are the benefits?
ISO 14001:2015 helps companies control and reduce the environmental effects of their processes and products. It requires listing and prioritizing environmental aspects (e.g., wastewater, air emissions, hazardous waste) and impacts on a scale of 1 to 5.
Benefits include:
Reducing energy and resource consumption.
Preventing pollution and reducing waste.
Improving working conditions.
Why do companies require ISO 14001:2015 certification?
Many global corporations now require their suppliers to comply with ISO 14001 as a condition of doing business, ensuring they meet environmental standards.
What are the four modules of ISO 14001:2015 required to implement an EMS (Environmental Management System)?
Policy: Includes the environmental policy of the organization.
Planning: Involves identifying environmental aspects and impacts.
Doing/Implementation: Focuses on training and execution.
Checking & Acting: Involves measurement and monitoring to ensure improvements.
Give a simple overview of ISO 14001:2015.
ISO 14001:2015 is a standard for environmental management systems that provides a framework for organizations to identify, manage, and reduce environmental impacts. It uses the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and requires setting an environmental policy, determining environmental aspects and impacts, meeting legal requirements, and improving the company’s environmental reputation.
Give an example of a case study where ISO 14001:2015 was used to improve the environment.
Baxter International Inc.: A pharmaceutical company reduced toxic and CFC air emissions by 42%, recycled nearly 59 million pounds of materials, decreased packaging by 1%, and improved energy efficiency by 10%.
Why do biopharmaceutical companies implement ISO 14001:2015?
Biopharmaceutical companies with ISO 14001 certification are more proactive and ahead of the curve in developing cleaner production methods, allowing them to pursue environmentally sustainable practices.
