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ISO 14001 Environmental

ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) Overview

It is required to establish an environmental management system to continuously improve environmental performance for organizational products and processes. Currently, demands for certification of environmental management systems as well as quality management systems are expanding to all industries in international commerce, and in some industries, compulsory demands act as an important factor in business opportunities. The scope of application is applied not only to manufacturing, construction, and services, but also to organizations of all sizes in all industrial fields, including public services such as schools and local governments.
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) Feature and backgrounds
1) Resolution and policy setting.
The organization enacts environmental policies based on the resolution of boss. Through the environmental policy, the organization's resolution to improve the environment and preserve and protect natural resources related to corporate activities is announced.
2) Set goals and plans
A series of goals and specific environmental management promotion plans establish to achieve environmental policies. In this process, environmental factors are reflected throughout organizational activities such as daily work of the organization.
3) Execution and operation
The established plan established Implement using the organizational system and resources. In this process, education and training on environmental issues and practical techniques are conducted for members of the organization.
4) Measurement and evaluation
The organization measures, audits, and reviews the organization's environmental management performance based on the goals and detailed goals set in the planning stage.
5) Review and improvement
The organization reviews and continuously improves the environmental management system so that managers can realize improvement in overall environmental performance.

Along with this revision of ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Standard is also following the new paradigm HLS (High Level Structure) structure.

ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) Contents

No. Title
4 Context of Organization
4.1 Understanding the organization and its context
4.2 Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
4.3 Determining the scope of the environment management system
4.4 Environment management system and its processes
5 Leadership
5.1 Leadership and commitment
5.2 Environment policy
5.3 Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities
6 Planning
6.1 Actions to address risks and opportunities
6.2 Environmental and planning objectives to achieve them
7 Support
7.1 Resources
7.2 Competence
7.3 Awareness
7.4 Communication
7.5 Documented information
8 Operation
8.1 Operational planning and control
8.2 Emergency preparedness and response
9 Performance Evaluation
9.1 Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
9.2 Internal audit
9.3 Management review
10 Improvement
10.1 General
10.2 Nonconformity and corrective action
10.3 Continual Improvement

ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) Introduction Effectiveness and Necessity

  • 1) Improve your image as an environmentally friendly company.
    2) Securing persuasion from customers.
    3) Reducing the likelihood of violating environmental regulations.
    4) Reduce waste disposal costs.
    5) Saving raw materials and energy.
    6) The ability to predict and cope with laws and regulations for the sustainability of the project.
    7) Promote pride by improving the environment.
    8) Improvement of environmental performance and environmental conditions.
    9) Expanding market competitiveness.
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