Some Frequent Questions about ISO 14001

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ISO (International Organization for Standardization is an independent, non-governmental, international organization that will ‌foster guidelines for guaranteeing the quality, security and proficiency and efficiency of the products or services given by businesses or organizations. ISO 14001 Certification applies to any organization despite its size, industry, or geographic area.

How are these standards developed? 

Every ISO Standard is based on a voluntary, consensus-based approach. Each member of the ISO develops its position to all the standards and these positions are then negotiated with other member countries. Draft of the standards are sent for formal written feedback and each country formally votes on projects at the ‌stage‌. Various types of organizations can take part‌, including industry, government and other interested parties, including various non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

What does a community need to do in order to have an ISO 14001 compliant EMS?

The ISO 14001:2015  standard requires that a company or organization put in place a series of practices and procedures that were taken together, resulting in an environmental Management system. The major requirement of the EMS are as follows:

1. A policy statement that includes commitments to the prevention of pollution, continual improvements of the EMS leading to improvements in overall environmental performances and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
2. Identification of all community organization’s activities, products and services that could impact the environment.
3. Setting performance objectives for the management that link back to the three commitments established in the community or organization’s policy.
4. Implementing the EMS to meet these objectives. These include activities like training employees, and establishing work instructions and practices.
5. Undertaking periodic reviews of the EMS by the top management to ensure its continuing performance and making adjustments to it, as necessary.

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