The ISO 14001 standard requires organisations to conduct regular management reviews of their Environmental Management System (EMS). These reviews ensure that the EMS remains effective, aligns with the organisation's strategic direction, and continues to meet environmental objectives.
ISO 14001 is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to manage their environmental responsibilities effectively. For businesses aiming to achieve ISO 14001 certification, a gap assessment is an essential first step.
Clause 5.3 of ISO 14001:2015 requires top management to ensure that roles and responsibilities and authorities for your Environmental Management System (EMS) are assigned, communicated, and understood, but what exactly are these roles and responsibilities? And what’s the most effective way to define these for your organisation?
Clause 6.1.3 of ISO 14001:2015 requires top management to determine and have access to the compliance obligations related to its environmental aspects; but what exactly are these compliance obligations? And what’s the most effective way to define these for your Environmental Management System (EMS)?