The document discusses the key elements of an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001 standards. It explains that an EMS establishes procedures to identify environmental impacts, set objectives and targets, implement operational controls, monitor progress, and conduct management reviews to ensure continual improvement. The document provides details on each element, including developing an environmental policy, planning actions to address impacts and compliance, implementing controls, checking performance, and reviewing the system.
Environmental management systems by Abu Khairul BasharAbu Khairul Bashar
An EMS is a set of management processes and procedures that allows an organization to evaluate, control, and reduce the environmental impacts of its activities, products, and services and operate with greater efficiency and control.
According to ISO 14001 - “The part of the overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy.”
The document discusses an environmental management system (EMS) tool that consists of guidance notes, a manual, and registers to help organizations establish an EMS based on the ISO 14001 framework. The guidance notes explain each EMS section and the steps to implement an EMS, while the registers and manual provide templates for documentation. The tool is designed to help organizations identify their environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and continually improve their environmental performance through a systematic EMS.
This document presents an overview of an environmental management system (EMS) developed by Material Managements. An EMS is a structured framework for managing environmental issues through consistent practices and procedures. It is based on the plan-do-check-act model. The EMS identifies environmental aspects and impacts, sets objectives and targets to reduce impacts, and implements operational controls. It also includes monitoring, corrective actions, management review, and ensuring commitment from all levels of the organization for continuous improvement of environmental performance. An effective EMS provides benefits like compliance, cost savings, and employee engagement while reducing environmental impacts.
The document provides an overview of an Environmental Management System (EMS) awareness training module. It defines key EMS concepts such as continuous improvement, the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle, and the roles and responsibilities of different parties. The training material discusses how to identify environmental aspects and impacts of activities, and highlights significant aspects addressed by the EMS at USAG Yongsan, such as fuel/chemical spills, stormwater discharge and waste generation. [/SUMMARY]
ISO 14001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). The core goals of an EMS according to ISO 14001 are to minimize environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and achieve continual improvement of environmental performance. The EMS follows the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) model and includes elements such as environmental policy, planning, implementation, monitoring, corrective action, and management review.
This document outlines the key components and steps to establishing an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) according to ISO 14001. An EMS is a systematic approach used by organizations to develop and implement their environmental policy and manage their environmental impacts. The main components include developing an environmental policy, planning objectives and targets, implementing operational controls, checking performance, and reviewing to ensure continual improvement. Effective implementation requires commitment from top management and addressing potential barriers such as lack of resources or clear responsibilities.
Environmental Management Systems - ISO 14001Jacques Harris
1. The document provides an overview of environmental management systems and ISO 14001. It discusses the history of ISO and the development of the ISO 14001 standard.
2. ISO 14001 provides a framework for organizations to manage their environmental responsibilities through establishing an environmental management system. The key elements of an EMS as defined by ISO 14001 include policy, planning, implementation and operation, checking, and management review.
3. ISO revised the ISO 14001 standard in 2015, with changes including greater emphasis on leadership and strategic planning, lifecycle thinking, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The new standard structure has 10 sections that define requirements for an organization to meet.
An environmental management system (EMS) is a structured approach for managing environmental issues within an organization. ISO 14001 provides a standardized framework for developing, implementing, and certifying an EMS. Key elements of an EMS include establishing an environmental policy, identifying environmental impacts, setting objectives and targets, assigning roles and responsibilities, training employees, and continually improving performance. An effective EMS integrates environmental considerations into daily operations and promotes ongoing enhancements.
Environmental management systems by Abu Khairul BasharAbu Khairul Bashar
An EMS is a set of management processes and procedures that allows an organization to evaluate, control, and reduce the environmental impacts of its activities, products, and services and operate with greater efficiency and control.
According to ISO 14001 - “The part of the overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy.”
The document discusses an environmental management system (EMS) tool that consists of guidance notes, a manual, and registers to help organizations establish an EMS based on the ISO 14001 framework. The guidance notes explain each EMS section and the steps to implement an EMS, while the registers and manual provide templates for documentation. The tool is designed to help organizations identify their environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and continually improve their environmental performance through a systematic EMS.
This document presents an overview of an environmental management system (EMS) developed by Material Managements. An EMS is a structured framework for managing environmental issues through consistent practices and procedures. It is based on the plan-do-check-act model. The EMS identifies environmental aspects and impacts, sets objectives and targets to reduce impacts, and implements operational controls. It also includes monitoring, corrective actions, management review, and ensuring commitment from all levels of the organization for continuous improvement of environmental performance. An effective EMS provides benefits like compliance, cost savings, and employee engagement while reducing environmental impacts.
The document provides an overview of an Environmental Management System (EMS) awareness training module. It defines key EMS concepts such as continuous improvement, the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle, and the roles and responsibilities of different parties. The training material discusses how to identify environmental aspects and impacts of activities, and highlights significant aspects addressed by the EMS at USAG Yongsan, such as fuel/chemical spills, stormwater discharge and waste generation. [/SUMMARY]
ISO 14001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). The core goals of an EMS according to ISO 14001 are to minimize environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and achieve continual improvement of environmental performance. The EMS follows the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) model and includes elements such as environmental policy, planning, implementation, monitoring, corrective action, and management review.
This document outlines the key components and steps to establishing an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) according to ISO 14001. An EMS is a systematic approach used by organizations to develop and implement their environmental policy and manage their environmental impacts. The main components include developing an environmental policy, planning objectives and targets, implementing operational controls, checking performance, and reviewing to ensure continual improvement. Effective implementation requires commitment from top management and addressing potential barriers such as lack of resources or clear responsibilities.
Environmental Management Systems - ISO 14001Jacques Harris
1. The document provides an overview of environmental management systems and ISO 14001. It discusses the history of ISO and the development of the ISO 14001 standard.
2. ISO 14001 provides a framework for organizations to manage their environmental responsibilities through establishing an environmental management system. The key elements of an EMS as defined by ISO 14001 include policy, planning, implementation and operation, checking, and management review.
3. ISO revised the ISO 14001 standard in 2015, with changes including greater emphasis on leadership and strategic planning, lifecycle thinking, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The new standard structure has 10 sections that define requirements for an organization to meet.
An environmental management system (EMS) is a structured approach for managing environmental issues within an organization. ISO 14001 provides a standardized framework for developing, implementing, and certifying an EMS. Key elements of an EMS include establishing an environmental policy, identifying environmental impacts, setting objectives and targets, assigning roles and responsibilities, training employees, and continually improving performance. An effective EMS integrates environmental considerations into daily operations and promotes ongoing enhancements.
This document discusses corporate social and environmental auditing. It explores whether such auditing is done due to perceived responsibility or regulatory requirements. The document reviews literature on social and environmental auditing definitions. It discusses theories like legitimacy theory and stakeholder theory that underpin social and environmental accounting. It also examines drivers for corporate social and environmental disclosures like ethical purposes, compliance, investor confidence and risk management. The document calls for accounting regulatory bodies to establish standards for social and environmental auditing.
This document provides an environmental management system manual for Cawingredients, a soft drink manufacturer. It includes:
1. An overview of Cawingredients' operations including its site location and activities.
2. Details on the scope and purpose of the environmental management system manual, which outlines Cawingredients' system to meet ISO 14001 requirements.
3. Sections covering topics like the organization's context, environmental policy, roles and responsibilities, planning processes, operational procedures, performance monitoring, management reviews, and appendices with related documents.
This document provides an overview of an environmental management system based on the ISO 14001:2004 standard. It includes sections on understanding the requirements of the standard, environmental impacts and issues, pollution, the PDCA model, benefits of an EMS, why an EMS is needed, and the clauses of ISO 14001:2004. The document aims to educate about key aspects of developing and implementing an effective environmental management system.
This document discusses environmental management systems (EMS). An EMS allows an organization to evaluate, control, and reduce its environmental impacts through a set of management processes. The commonly used framework is the ISO 14001 standard, which involves four phases - getting started, planning, implementation, and checking/acting. Key benefits of an EMS include improved efficiency, environmental management, and relationships with regulators. Successful implementation requires top management support, dedicated resources, strong implementation teams, and training.
This document provides an overview of environmental management systems (EMS) for Department of Interior employees. It defines an EMS as procedures to reduce environmental impacts of daily operations through people, policies, procedures, review and planning. The key benefits of an EMS include maintaining compliance, reducing costs, and increasing employee involvement. EMS frameworks like ISO 14001 provide structures for environmental policy, planning, implementation, checking, and management review.
An environmental management system (EMS) is a set of processes and methods that help align corporate strategies with environmental protection. An EMS identifies environmental impacts and establishes rules to help an organization minimize harm. Travis Perkins, a building materials supplier, implemented an EMS based on ISO 14001 standards to reduce costs, comply with regulations, and improve its environmental performance and reputation. Key elements of Travis Perkins' EMS include setting targets in its environmental policy and improvement plan, assigning responsibilities, and tracking performance indicators to monitor progress.
ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems. It provides a framework for organizations to manage their environmental responsibilities, comply with regulations, and improve their environmental performance. The standard can be applied to any organization seeking to manage its environmental impact. It involves commitments from senior management, assessing environmental impacts, setting objectives, implementing programs, monitoring results, and reviewing processes. Some benefits of ISO 14001 certification include improved efficiency, compliance with regulations, and strengthened supplier and customer relationships.
This document outlines the 7 modules of an environmental management system (EMS). The modules are: 1) commitment and environmental policy, 2) initial environmental review, 3) planning the environmental policy, 4) implementing the environmental policy, 5) measurement and evaluation, 6) audits and review, and 7) external environmental communication. The purpose of an EMS is to increase compliance with environmental regulations and reduce waste. An effective EMS provides ongoing environmental benefits and cost savings through continual improvement of environmental performance.
An environmental management system (EMS) is a set of processes and practices that enable an organization to reduce environmental impacts and increase operating efficiency. It includes organizational structure, planning, and resources for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental protection policies. The main goals of an EMS are continual improvement of the system and providing a systematic way to manage an organization's environmental affairs. Key elements of an EMS include environmental policy, planning, implementation, checking, and management review.
This document provides an overview of a training for managers and supervisors at ABC Manufacturing on their upcoming ISO 14001 audit and responsibilities under the Environmental Management System. It covers why ABC is pursuing ISO 14001 certification, the key elements of the standard, and ABC's EMS documentation including their environmental policy, objectives and targets, operational procedures, roles and responsibilities, and audit preparation. The training aims to prepare leadership for their role in ensuring compliance and continuous improvement of ABC's environmental performance.
The document discusses environmental management and provides definitions. It defines environmental management as the management of human interaction with and impact on the environment. It also discusses carrying capacity, environmental resources, pollution, and environmental management systems. Specifically, it defines an environmental management system as the management of an organization's environmental programs in a comprehensive and planned manner. It also outlines the 17 requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard for environmental management systems.
An environmental management system (EMS) is part of an organization's management system used to develop and implement its environmental policy and manage environmental aspects. ISO 14001 provides requirements for an EMS. Having an EMS can improve environmental impact management, achieve cost savings and environmental targets, and build goodwill. Implementing an EMS involves obtaining management commitment, planning procedures to meet legal requirements and objectives, implementing operational controls, checking performance, and reviewing the system.
How an Environmental Management System (EMS) can help with embedding of a Car...Scott Buckler
The document discusses the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) according to ISO 14001 standards at Cambridge Regional College. It covers the reasons for having an EMS, including legal and financial benefits; what ISO 14001 involves, such as establishing environmental aspects, impacts, and policies; how to set up an EMS with objectives, targets, evaluations, and management reviews; and that senior management buy-in, all staff, and an environmental action group will need to be involved in the process. The overall goal is for the college to be the first further education college in the UK to achieve ISO 14001 certification for its EMS.
This document provides an overview of environmental management systems (EMS) for Department of Interior employees. It defines an EMS as procedures to reduce environmental impacts from daily operations through people, policies, and plans. The benefits of an EMS include maintaining compliance, reducing costs, and increasing employee involvement. Employees have a role in supporting EMS objectives like reducing waste and purchasing environmentally preferable products.
The document discusses the history and development of social and environmental assurance engagements. It notes that such engagements arose in the 1980s due to increasing pressure on companies to report on their social and environmental impacts. Various standards and regulations were introduced over subsequent decades in the UK and US. The role of auditors in providing assurance on social and environmental reporting is expected to continue increasing given the emphasis on issues like carbon emissions and environmental damage caused by businesses.
Iso 14001 environmental management systemTechnoSysCon
This document outlines an agenda for training on ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems. It will cover the evolution and approach to EMS, standards under ISO 14001:2004, key aspects of the standard, and exercises. The standard provides a framework for organizations to manage their environmental impacts and compliance obligations. It aims to conserve resources and prevent pollution through eliminating negative and promoting positive environmental impacts. The training will explain the standard's requirements including environmental aspects, legal and other requirements, objectives and targets, documentation, operational controls, monitoring, corrective action, and management reviews.
This staff training presentation introduces the agency's new environmental management system (EMS). It explains that an EMS is part of an organization's management system used to develop and implement its environmental policy and manage environmental aspects. The key elements of the EMS are outlined, including establishing an environmental policy, identifying significant environmental aspects, setting objectives and targets, implementing operational procedures, monitoring performance, conducting internal audits, and reviewing the system to facilitate continual improvement. The presentation aims to make staff aware of the EMS requirements and their roles and responsibilities to ensure conformity with the environmental policy.
This document provides guidance for small and medium-sized organizations on developing and implementing an environmental management system (EMS). It explains the benefits of an EMS, such as improved environmental performance, reduced costs and liability, and enhanced public image. The document outlines the key concepts of an effective EMS based on the "plan, do, check, act" model and emphasizes continual improvement. It provides a step-by-step process for building an EMS and details the 17 key elements that comprise the EMS, such as environmental policy, planning, implementation, checking and corrective action, and management review.
Environmental management sytems and processesRakesh Bhaskar
The document discusses environmental management systems and environmental impact assessments. It provides details on the key components of an environmental management system, including developing an environmental policy, planning objectives and targets, implementing procedures, checking performance, and reviewing to enact continual improvement. The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle is described as the model for an EMS. Environmental impact assessments are outlined as a process to predict and mitigate environmental effects of development activities. The stages of an EIA from initial assessments to monitoring are summarized.
Ramasubramanian.s is a management consultant, trainer and auditor with over 13 years of experience implementing environmental, health and safety, and quality management systems. He has conducted over 75 days of certification audits and trained clients on various standards including ISO 14001. The document provides details on his qualifications and expertise in areas like environmental impact assessments, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
Environmental auditing originated in the United States in the 1970s as a way of checking whether a company was complying with a multitude of new environmental laws and regulations. More recently, it is used as an extremely valuable tool for assessing a company's environmental management systems, policy, and equipment. It provides the company with recommendations on how it can improve its environmental management practices, and reduce the environmental impact. Beside, improved environmental practices often save money in the long run.
An environmental management system offers a structured approach to incorporate environmental care into all aspects of business operations. Key benefits include achieving regulatory compliance, improving corporate image and competitive advantage. Factors like legislation, stakeholder pressures, and financial risks motivate organizations to adopt environmental management systems. ISO 14001 provides an international standard for environmental management systems that establishes requirements and guidelines.
This document discusses corporate social and environmental auditing. It explores whether such auditing is done due to perceived responsibility or regulatory requirements. The document reviews literature on social and environmental auditing definitions. It discusses theories like legitimacy theory and stakeholder theory that underpin social and environmental accounting. It also examines drivers for corporate social and environmental disclosures like ethical purposes, compliance, investor confidence and risk management. The document calls for accounting regulatory bodies to establish standards for social and environmental auditing.
This document provides an environmental management system manual for Cawingredients, a soft drink manufacturer. It includes:
1. An overview of Cawingredients' operations including its site location and activities.
2. Details on the scope and purpose of the environmental management system manual, which outlines Cawingredients' system to meet ISO 14001 requirements.
3. Sections covering topics like the organization's context, environmental policy, roles and responsibilities, planning processes, operational procedures, performance monitoring, management reviews, and appendices with related documents.
This document provides an overview of an environmental management system based on the ISO 14001:2004 standard. It includes sections on understanding the requirements of the standard, environmental impacts and issues, pollution, the PDCA model, benefits of an EMS, why an EMS is needed, and the clauses of ISO 14001:2004. The document aims to educate about key aspects of developing and implementing an effective environmental management system.
This document discusses environmental management systems (EMS). An EMS allows an organization to evaluate, control, and reduce its environmental impacts through a set of management processes. The commonly used framework is the ISO 14001 standard, which involves four phases - getting started, planning, implementation, and checking/acting. Key benefits of an EMS include improved efficiency, environmental management, and relationships with regulators. Successful implementation requires top management support, dedicated resources, strong implementation teams, and training.
This document provides an overview of environmental management systems (EMS) for Department of Interior employees. It defines an EMS as procedures to reduce environmental impacts of daily operations through people, policies, procedures, review and planning. The key benefits of an EMS include maintaining compliance, reducing costs, and increasing employee involvement. EMS frameworks like ISO 14001 provide structures for environmental policy, planning, implementation, checking, and management review.
An environmental management system (EMS) is a set of processes and methods that help align corporate strategies with environmental protection. An EMS identifies environmental impacts and establishes rules to help an organization minimize harm. Travis Perkins, a building materials supplier, implemented an EMS based on ISO 14001 standards to reduce costs, comply with regulations, and improve its environmental performance and reputation. Key elements of Travis Perkins' EMS include setting targets in its environmental policy and improvement plan, assigning responsibilities, and tracking performance indicators to monitor progress.
ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems. It provides a framework for organizations to manage their environmental responsibilities, comply with regulations, and improve their environmental performance. The standard can be applied to any organization seeking to manage its environmental impact. It involves commitments from senior management, assessing environmental impacts, setting objectives, implementing programs, monitoring results, and reviewing processes. Some benefits of ISO 14001 certification include improved efficiency, compliance with regulations, and strengthened supplier and customer relationships.
This document outlines the 7 modules of an environmental management system (EMS). The modules are: 1) commitment and environmental policy, 2) initial environmental review, 3) planning the environmental policy, 4) implementing the environmental policy, 5) measurement and evaluation, 6) audits and review, and 7) external environmental communication. The purpose of an EMS is to increase compliance with environmental regulations and reduce waste. An effective EMS provides ongoing environmental benefits and cost savings through continual improvement of environmental performance.
An environmental management system (EMS) is a set of processes and practices that enable an organization to reduce environmental impacts and increase operating efficiency. It includes organizational structure, planning, and resources for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental protection policies. The main goals of an EMS are continual improvement of the system and providing a systematic way to manage an organization's environmental affairs. Key elements of an EMS include environmental policy, planning, implementation, checking, and management review.
This document provides an overview of a training for managers and supervisors at ABC Manufacturing on their upcoming ISO 14001 audit and responsibilities under the Environmental Management System. It covers why ABC is pursuing ISO 14001 certification, the key elements of the standard, and ABC's EMS documentation including their environmental policy, objectives and targets, operational procedures, roles and responsibilities, and audit preparation. The training aims to prepare leadership for their role in ensuring compliance and continuous improvement of ABC's environmental performance.
The document discusses environmental management and provides definitions. It defines environmental management as the management of human interaction with and impact on the environment. It also discusses carrying capacity, environmental resources, pollution, and environmental management systems. Specifically, it defines an environmental management system as the management of an organization's environmental programs in a comprehensive and planned manner. It also outlines the 17 requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard for environmental management systems.
An environmental management system (EMS) is part of an organization's management system used to develop and implement its environmental policy and manage environmental aspects. ISO 14001 provides requirements for an EMS. Having an EMS can improve environmental impact management, achieve cost savings and environmental targets, and build goodwill. Implementing an EMS involves obtaining management commitment, planning procedures to meet legal requirements and objectives, implementing operational controls, checking performance, and reviewing the system.
How an Environmental Management System (EMS) can help with embedding of a Car...Scott Buckler
The document discusses the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) according to ISO 14001 standards at Cambridge Regional College. It covers the reasons for having an EMS, including legal and financial benefits; what ISO 14001 involves, such as establishing environmental aspects, impacts, and policies; how to set up an EMS with objectives, targets, evaluations, and management reviews; and that senior management buy-in, all staff, and an environmental action group will need to be involved in the process. The overall goal is for the college to be the first further education college in the UK to achieve ISO 14001 certification for its EMS.
This document provides an overview of environmental management systems (EMS) for Department of Interior employees. It defines an EMS as procedures to reduce environmental impacts from daily operations through people, policies, and plans. The benefits of an EMS include maintaining compliance, reducing costs, and increasing employee involvement. Employees have a role in supporting EMS objectives like reducing waste and purchasing environmentally preferable products.
The document discusses the history and development of social and environmental assurance engagements. It notes that such engagements arose in the 1980s due to increasing pressure on companies to report on their social and environmental impacts. Various standards and regulations were introduced over subsequent decades in the UK and US. The role of auditors in providing assurance on social and environmental reporting is expected to continue increasing given the emphasis on issues like carbon emissions and environmental damage caused by businesses.
Iso 14001 environmental management systemTechnoSysCon
This document outlines an agenda for training on ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems. It will cover the evolution and approach to EMS, standards under ISO 14001:2004, key aspects of the standard, and exercises. The standard provides a framework for organizations to manage their environmental impacts and compliance obligations. It aims to conserve resources and prevent pollution through eliminating negative and promoting positive environmental impacts. The training will explain the standard's requirements including environmental aspects, legal and other requirements, objectives and targets, documentation, operational controls, monitoring, corrective action, and management reviews.
This staff training presentation introduces the agency's new environmental management system (EMS). It explains that an EMS is part of an organization's management system used to develop and implement its environmental policy and manage environmental aspects. The key elements of the EMS are outlined, including establishing an environmental policy, identifying significant environmental aspects, setting objectives and targets, implementing operational procedures, monitoring performance, conducting internal audits, and reviewing the system to facilitate continual improvement. The presentation aims to make staff aware of the EMS requirements and their roles and responsibilities to ensure conformity with the environmental policy.
This document provides guidance for small and medium-sized organizations on developing and implementing an environmental management system (EMS). It explains the benefits of an EMS, such as improved environmental performance, reduced costs and liability, and enhanced public image. The document outlines the key concepts of an effective EMS based on the "plan, do, check, act" model and emphasizes continual improvement. It provides a step-by-step process for building an EMS and details the 17 key elements that comprise the EMS, such as environmental policy, planning, implementation, checking and corrective action, and management review.
Environmental management sytems and processesRakesh Bhaskar
The document discusses environmental management systems and environmental impact assessments. It provides details on the key components of an environmental management system, including developing an environmental policy, planning objectives and targets, implementing procedures, checking performance, and reviewing to enact continual improvement. The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle is described as the model for an EMS. Environmental impact assessments are outlined as a process to predict and mitigate environmental effects of development activities. The stages of an EIA from initial assessments to monitoring are summarized.
Ramasubramanian.s is a management consultant, trainer and auditor with over 13 years of experience implementing environmental, health and safety, and quality management systems. He has conducted over 75 days of certification audits and trained clients on various standards including ISO 14001. The document provides details on his qualifications and expertise in areas like environmental impact assessments, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
Environmental auditing originated in the United States in the 1970s as a way of checking whether a company was complying with a multitude of new environmental laws and regulations. More recently, it is used as an extremely valuable tool for assessing a company's environmental management systems, policy, and equipment. It provides the company with recommendations on how it can improve its environmental management practices, and reduce the environmental impact. Beside, improved environmental practices often save money in the long run.
An environmental management system offers a structured approach to incorporate environmental care into all aspects of business operations. Key benefits include achieving regulatory compliance, improving corporate image and competitive advantage. Factors like legislation, stakeholder pressures, and financial risks motivate organizations to adopt environmental management systems. ISO 14001 provides an international standard for environmental management systems that establishes requirements and guidelines.
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The document provides an overview of ISO 14001 and environmental management systems. It discusses how ISO 14001 is based on the plan-do-check-act cycle for continual improvement. It also explains how ISO 14001 is compatible with an organization's strategic planning process. Key aspects of ISO 14001 covered include evaluating environmental impacts, setting objectives and targets, implementing programs, auditing performance, and reviewing to improve the system over time.
The document discusses ISO 14000, an international standard for environmental management systems. It provides an overview of key aspects of ISO 14000 such as being voluntary and flexible. It then discusses the history and development of ISO 14000 from early environmental initiatives in the 1970s to it being published in 1996. Finally, it provides details on the requirements and benefits of an environmental management system based on ISO 14000 standards using Ford Motor Company as a case study.
The document provides an overview of ISO 14000, a series of standards related to environmental management systems (EMS). Some key points:
- ISO 14000 provides guidance for companies to identify and reduce their environmental impacts and improve their EMS. The standards do not mandate performance levels but focus on processes.
- ISO 14001 is the main standard that specifies requirements for an EMS. An organization's EMS is assessed in an audit to achieve ISO 14001 certification.
- An EMS follows the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle of continual improvement. It aims to help organizations comply with regulations and reduce waste.
The document provides an overview of ISO 14001, an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It discusses what ISO and ISO 14000 are, who the standards apply to, the aims and principles of ISO 14001, and the main requirements. The standard provides guidelines for organizations to identify and mitigate their environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and improve their environmental performance through planning, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of their EMS. The document outlines the key clauses of ISO 14001, which cover the scope, leadership commitment, planning activities, operational controls, performance evaluation, and improvement processes required in an organization's EMS.
This document provides an overview and content outline for an awareness training on ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. It includes 18 topics that will be covered, such as understanding the EMS and OHSAS standards, their requirements, environmental aspects and impacts, hazard identification and risk analysis, legal requirements, monitoring and measurement, and internal audits. The training aims to enable organizations to develop an environmental management system and occupational health and safety system to comply with the standards.
The document discusses key aspects of developing and implementing an environmental management system (EMS) according to ISO 14001 standards. It outlines the importance of senior management commitment, conducting an initial review to identify environmental impacts and compliance, developing an environmental policy, and establishing procedures to monitor and improve performance. The initial review involves assessing site history, processes, health and safety, waste management, and other factors to understand current impacts and management practices.
The document discusses the key elements of developing and implementing an effective environmental management system (EMS) according to ISO 14001 standards. It outlines the initial steps such as conducting an environmental review, developing an environmental policy and objectives, assigning roles and responsibilities, and establishing procedures. It also covers ongoing aspects like training, audits, management reviews and continual improvement to achieve better environmental performance. Implementing an EMS helps companies comply with regulations, reduce costs and impacts, and improve public image.
The document discusses key aspects of developing and implementing an environmental management system (EMS) according to ISO 14001 standards. It outlines the importance of senior management commitment, conducting an initial review to identify environmental impacts and compliance, developing an environmental policy, and establishing procedures to monitor and improve performance. The initial review involves assessing site history, processes, health and safety, waste management, and other factors to understand current impacts and management practices.
The document discusses key aspects of developing and implementing an environmental management system (EMS) according to ISO 14001 standards. It outlines the importance of senior management commitment, conducting an initial review to identify environmental impacts and compliance, developing an environmental policy, and establishing procedures to monitor and improve performance. The initial review involves assessing site history, processes, health and safety, waste management, and other factors to understand current impacts and management practices.
The document discusses ISO 14001 environmental management systems. It provides an overview of what an EMS is, how it was created by the International Organization for Standardization, and the key elements required by ISO 14001 certification including environmental policy, planning, implementation, checking and corrective action, and management review. Benefits of an EMS include more reliable environmental performance and compliance as well as opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
The document provides an overview of ISO 14001 and environmental management systems. It discusses the key elements of an EMS including planning, implementation, checking, and management review. Planning involves identifying environmental aspects, legal requirements, objectives, and management programs. Implementation covers structure, training, documentation, communication, operational controls, and emergency preparedness. Checking includes monitoring, compliance evaluation, corrective actions, records, and audits. The ISO 14001 standard provides a framework for organizations to identify and manage their environmental impacts.
ISO 14000 is a family of standards related to environmental management. It provides guidance for organizations to minimize environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and continually improve environmental performance. The standards cover environmental management systems, auditing, labeling, and life cycle analysis. Key elements of an environmental management system include identifying environmental impacts, setting objectives and targets, defining roles and responsibilities, training, documentation, audits, management reviews, and continual improvement. An example is provided of Honeywell's efforts to improve environmental performance through programs to reduce releases, manage wastes, and save energy.
The ISO14001 certification process involves developing an environmental management system according to ISO14001 standards. Key elements of the certification process include establishing an environmental policy, identifying legal and other requirements, conducting an aspects and impacts analysis to determine significant environmental aspects, setting objectives and targets, developing programs to manage aspects, assigning roles and responsibilities, providing training, documenting all procedures, implementing operational controls, preparing for emergencies, monitoring performance, conducting internal audits, and performing management reviews. Organizations pursue ISO14001 certification to improve their environmental performance and compliance, gain competitive advantages, and enhance their public image.
ISO 14000 provides guidelines for environmental management systems. It aims to help organizations minimize how their operations negatively affect the environment and comply with applicable laws. The standard establishes procedures for organizations to identify their environmental impacts, set objectives and targets to improve, implement a plan, check performance, and review to promote continuous improvement. An effective environmental management system can help organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and satisfy customers and regulators.
The document provides information on environmental impact assessment (EIA). It defines EIA as a process used to identify, predict, evaluate, and mitigate the biophysical, social, and other effects of development proposals. It discusses EIA as a regulatory tool to integrate environmental concerns into economic development. It also outlines the objectives, scope, classification, and principles of EIA according to Indian regulations. The document describes the different types and levels of impacts that can be assessed through EIA, including direct, indirect, cumulative, and induced impacts. It provides criteria for determining the significance of identified impacts.
The document discusses environmental management systems (EMS) and ISO 14001, an international standard for EMS. It provides definitions and describes key aspects of developing and implementing an effective EMS, including:
- An EMS allows an organization to evaluate and reduce its environmental impacts and operate efficiently.
- ISO 14001 provides requirements and framework for an EMS to improve environmental performance through planning, controlling, and monitoring policies.
- Benefits of an EMS include reducing costs, improving corporate image, and creating a system for continuous environmental improvement.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
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4. A FEW WAYS THE USA ADMINISTRATION HAS
CHANGED ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
1. U.S. pulls out of Paris Climate Agreement (June 2017)
2. Trump (Environmental Protection Agency)EPA poised to scrap clean power plan.
“War on coal” (October 2017)
3. EPA loosens regulations on toxic air pollution
4. Rescinding methane-flaring rules
5. Trump announces plan to weaken Obama-era fuel economy rules (August 2018)
6. Trump revokes flood standards accounting for sea-level rise
5. WHY ENVIRONMENTAL
STANDARDS?
…to "promote a harmonious and balanced development
of economic activities, sustainable and non-inflationary
growth respecting the environment… the raising of stan
dards of living and quality of life" (EMAS).
…to support environmental protection and prevention
of pollution in balance with socio-economic needs (IS
O 14001)
6. ISO 14001 STANDARDS
Voluntary
Set up the by industry: countries can adapted into their legislation
Is aimed to improve processes not performance itself
Key aspect is that of continual improvement
Doesn’t require the publication of an environmental statement
Provides the company with a guideline on how to manage
environmental aspects
Requires management commitments and involvement from all
employees
7. ISO
ISO develops International Standards but does not operate any
schemes for assessing conformity with them.
What ISO is not?
ISO is not an auditor, assessor, registrar, or certifier of
management systems, products, services, materials or
personnel, nor does it endorse or control any such activities perf
ormed by other parties.
750 certification bodies worldwide
11. ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY The environmental policy
describes the organization’s over
all approach and intentions.
Is the Keystone upon which the
entire EMS is constructed.
NOT A PUBLIC
RELATIONS DOCUMENT
Policy
Management
Review
Implementation
and Operation
Checking and
Corrective Action
Planning
12. POLICY
REQUIREMENTSTo meet ISO 14001 requirements, the policy must:
1. Be appropriate to the nature, scale, and environmental impacts of the
organization activities and goods produced.
2. Include a commitment to continual improvement and prevention of
pollution.
3. Include a commitment to relevant legal requirements.
4. Provide a framework for setting and reviewing environmental
objectives and targets.
5. Be documented, implemented and maintained, and communicated to
all employees (also contractors)
6. Be available to the public.
13. POLICY STATEMENT
Organization must be able to demonstrate that it is
fully aware of all relevant environmental issues and t
heir potential impact and importance.
No list is appropriate to all organizations; each
establishes methods/measures relevant to its operati
ons.
14. POLICY STATEMENT
Provides a framework for setting environmental
objectives
Objectives are specific and defined goals that need to be
achieved in order to meet the requirements of the
Environmental Policy.
Every action, requirement, procedure, etc. contained
within the EMS must have its roots in the Environmental
Policy Statement.
15. POLICY STATEMENT
Commitment to continual improvement
“Process of enhancing the environmental management
system to achieve improvements in overall environmental
performance in line with the organization's environmenta
l policy.“
Ties together the Environmental Policy Statement and
Management Review elements of ISO 14001.
Requires the EMS be reviewed and evaluated at a set frequency
for changed aspects and impacts (yearly is generally acceptable).
16. POLICY STATEMENT
Commitment to Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and Requirements
Identify applicable laws & regulations
Determine compliance
Develop action plan to correct noncompliance
Establish a system to maintain compliance
Organization does not need to be in full compliance in order to conform
with 14001
Continued pattern of noncompliance may need to nonconformance
with ISO 14001.
17. POLICY STATEMENT
Documentation and Communication
Executive level manager must sign the Policy Statement and
maintained based on Document Control (4.4.5) proceedures.
All employees must understand and recognize the commitments
and relate their job functions with the Policy.
Policy must be communicated with the public.
18. PLANNI
NG Environmental Aspects.
Legal and Other Requirements.
Objectives and Targets.
Environmental Management
Program
Dynamic
Integrated
Policy
Management
Review
Implementation
and Operation
Checking and
Corrective Action
Planning
20. ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES
This is where is described what the facility
does
Consider mission – what ‘facility’ is designed to do
e.g. fast delivery of documents/packages
Consider activities that support the mission
e.g. vehicle maintenance
Consider actions that are both regulated and not
regulated
e.g. commuting to work
21. ASPECTS AND IMPACTS
Identify environmental aspects of activities products and
services that can be controlled and over which can be
expected to have an influence”
Aspects: Element of an organization's activities,
products or services that can interact with the
environment.
Impacts: Any change to the environment, whether
adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from
an organization's activities, products or services
22.
23.
24. ASPECTS AND IMPACTS
Content Requirements of Environmental Aspects
understand how organization interacts with the environment
control versus influence
arrive at a list of significant environmental aspects based upon
impacts
develop a procedure to support the four step decision making
process
25.
26.
27. DETERMINE SIGNIFICANT
ASPECTS
The process of arriving at a list of Significant Environmental
Aspects must be a reasonable and understandable procedure be
based upon the following criteria:
1. perceived risk(human health vs. ecosystem);
2. impact analysis (internal, local, regional, global);
3. probability of occurrence
4. direct or indirect control;
5. regulated or non-regulated;
6. resource utilization;
7. community interest.
Consider normal, unique, and emergency conditions
Where do opportunities exist for improvement?
28. LEGAL AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
Identify legal requirements that apply to a facility’s activities – use audit
guides or protocols
Identify other requirements that apply including corporate policies,
Executive Orders (public organizations), facility initiatives or voluntary pra
ctices
ISO 14001 does not require documentation for the Legal and Other
Requirements section (4.3.2). However, the only practical way to demonstra
te conformance is to assemble in one place a list and copies of each applicab
le environmental law, regulation and voluntary subscription along with the
supporting permits and/or contracts as evidence.
29. OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
Consider “legal and other requirements”
Consider significant aspects
Reflect corporate policies
Reflect financial and technical limitations
Reflect “interested parties”
Reflect policy commitment and commitment to
pollution prevention
Consider how you will measure progress
30. OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
Objectives are the “Goals” that support the “Vision” contained in the
Environmental Policy Statement.
31. ISO 14001 SPECIFICATIONS FOR
OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
The ISO 14001 Standard stipulates several criteria that must be considered when establishing environmental objectives.
Specifically:
Environmental policy commitments to continual improvement, prevention of pollution, and compliance with legal and other
requirements.
Concentration on controlling significant environmental aspects – the activities, products, and services with the highest
environmental impacts – since reducing their significance (i.e., the risks associated with them) automatically lowers their
impacts.
Taking consideration of technological options and financial, operational, and business requirements means that
environmental objectives and targets must be practical in terms of being technologically achievable, within the limits of
available budget constraints, and consistent with operational and business strategies.
In other words, objectives and targets must be realistic and attainable, not mere dreams or wish lists.
The views of interested parties. Any individual, group, agency, or community that may be affected by or have a stake in the
operations of the facility implementing the EMS. This can be a long list, including:
National, regional/provincial, local government officials
Local community representatives
Public interest groups and other stakeholders (The views of interested parties are also helpful when an organization
makes a decision regarding communication of its environmental aspects).
32. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS
An EMP is an action plan specifying:
How objectives and targets will be accomplished
Who is responsible for achieving them
Who will manage and supervise the activities
Who will carry out the work
What they will do
What resources are needed (e.g., people, skills, equipment, time,
money)
When the tasks will be completed (i.e., a schedule)
33. ISO 14001 PLANNING SEQUENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY
Guiding
Light
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECTS
Problem
Definition
LEGAL AND
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
Obligations
OBJECTIVES
AND TARGETS
Goal
Setting
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS
Means of
Achieving
Goals
34. IMPLEMENTATION AND
OPERATION This phase includes 7
elements:
Resources, Roles,
Responsibilities and Authority
Competence, Training and
Awareness
Communication
Documentation
Controls of documents
Operational control
Emergency Preparedness and
Response
Policy
Management
Review
Implementation
and Operation
Checking and
Corrective Action
Planning
36. STRUCTURE AND
RESPONSIBILITY
Roles and responsibilities are defined, documented,
communicated
Management will provide resources for implementation of
the system
Identifies Management Representative (s)
In charge
Report to top management
39. TRAINING, AWARENESS AND
COMPETENCE
Ensure training and awareness relevant to
EMS - including policy
relationship between employees’ activities and
environmental impacts
Ensure competence training to
regulatory requirements
standard operating procedures
40. COMMUNICATION
Ensure internal communication
External communication of significant environmental
impacts is optional, however this decision shall be do
cumented
Provide process for responding to external
communication
41. DOCUMENTATION AND
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Procedures for controlling documents
can be located - are legible, dated and maintained
reviewed and revised as necessary and approved
current versions are available to practitioner
obsolete documents are removed from use
42. DOCUMENTATION
Under ISO 14001, documentation refers to all written material
concerning the EMS
Documents include policies, procedures, manuals, plans,
diagrams, flowcharts, correspondence, memoranda related to t
he EMS
Records are documents, but under ISO 14001 are
distinguished from documentation:
Documentation concerns what should happen
Records contain information on what has happened
43. MUST DOCUMENT
4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
4.3.3 Environmental objectives and targets
4.4.1 Roles, responsibilities, and authority for EMS
4.4.3 Communications from external interested parties
4.4.4 EMS core elements
4.4.6 Procedures essential for operational control
4.5.1 Monitoring and measurement of key operations that have potential
significant impacts
4.5.1 Compliance with laws and regulations
4.5.3 Records
4.6 MANAGEMENT REVIEW
44. GOOD IDEA TO DOCUMENT
4.3.1 Environmental aspects and impacts inventory
4.3.2 Significant environmental aspects
4.3.3 Registry of legislation and regulations
4.3.4 Environmental management programs - action plans to achieve
objectives and targets
4.4.2 Training needs results, and training plans
4.4.7 Emergency response plan
4.5.2 Corrective and preventive actions
4.5.5 EMS audit results
45. WHAT ARE OPERATIONAL
CONTROLS?
Means by which an organization prevents
pollution from operations, e.g.:
Pollution control equipment such as scrubbers, filters,
precipitators, clarifiers, biological and chemical treatment,
etc.
Alarms for gas, pH, conductance, tank level, etc.
Preventive maintenance practices
Operating procedures
46. METHODS OF OPERATIONAL
CONTROL
Process controls:
electronic
mechanical
monitoring
observation
Operating procedures:
verbal
documented
47. WHAT IS A PROCEDURE?
An activity carried out according to specified
instructions
Combination of responsibilities, authority,
resources, instructions needed to consistently perf
orm an activity
A procedure may be documented (i.e., written),
but the document is NOT the procedure
48. RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS
The organization is responsible for informing contractors
and suppliers about operating procedures relating to their g
oods and services
Contractors must comply with all EMS requirements when
on site
Suppliers may be required to meet specified environmental
standards in their own facilities
49. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND
RESPONSE
Procedures to address accidents and emergencies
prevent and mitigate environmental impacts
review and revise after emergency or accident
test where appropriate
50. CHECKI
NG 5 elements:
Monitoring and Measurement.
Evaluation of compliance
Non-Conformance and Corrective
and Preventive Actions.
Control of Records
EMS Internal Audit.
Policy
Management
Review
Implementation
and Operation
Checking and
Corrective Action
Planning
52. MONITORING AND MEASURING
Procedures to monitor and measure activities related
to significant aspects
Root cause analysis
Audits
Track performance, operational control and objectives and
targets
Maintain and calibrate monitoring equipment
53.
54. EVALUATION OF COMPLIANCE
Periodically evaluate compliance with applicable
legal requirements
Also evaluate compliance with other requirements
the company subscribes
Keep records of such evaluations
55. NONCONFORMITY, CORRECTIVE
AND PREVENTIVE ACTION
Identify cause of nonconformity
Develop corrective action and implement it
Modify procedures if necessary to prevent recurrence
Define responsibility and authority to address non-
conformance
56. CONTROL OF RECORDS
Procedures for identification, maintenance
and disposition of environmental records
Legible and traceable to the activity, product or
service involved
57. INTERNAL EMS AUDITS
Periodically audit to determine if the EMS
is being properly implemented and maintained, and
conforms to the standard
Provide audit information to management
59. MANAGEMENT REVIEW PROCESS
Need to consider:
• audit findings
• progress records on objectives
• changes to facilities
• changes in activities,
products or services
• changes in technology
• concerns of interested parties
• other relevant information
To Assess the
• suitability,
• adequacy, and
• effectiveness of the EMS
In order to determine the need
for change and improvement to:
• the environmental policy
• the objectives and targets
• other elements of the EMS
60. SUMMARY
An EMS is a formal system for managing the environmental footprint
of organizations
Most organizations already have several EMS elements in place - the
system relationship is lacking
An EMS must serve the mission of the organization
The EMS and related measurement tools are just that- tools. Alone,
they will not guarantee success.
The organization must use the tools, not just have them.
Success comes from being committed to continual improvement for
the long term
Editor's Notes
ISO's logo
Upon certification, many organizations turn to ISO to request use of “the ISO 9001:2000 logo” or “ISO 14001:2004 logo”. No such ISO logos exist. There is only the ISO logo itself, which is a registered trademark. Unless authorized by ISO, use of its logo is prohibited. ISO will not allow its logo to be used in connection with the certification of management systems, even when these certifications attest conformity to ISO 9001:2000, or to ISO 14001:2004. Examples of unacceptable use of the ISO logo would include use on products, product labels and product-related information, on Web sites, in marketing materials, advertisements and company letterheads.
Allowing the ISO logo to be used would give the false impression that ISO carries out certification activities, or has approved or authorized the organization using its logo. These activities are not business functions of ISO.ISO is not an auditor, assessor, registrar, or certifier of management systems, products, services, materials or personnel, nor does it endorse or control any such activities performed by other parties. ISO develops International Standards but does not operate any schemes for assessing conformity with them. ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certificates are issued independently of ISO by more than 750 certification bodies worldwide, although the organization does develop voluntary standards and guidelines to encourage good practice by these certification bodies and by the accreditation bodies that approve the latter as competent.ISO reserves the right to take appropriate action when its logo is used without its permission, or if it is adapted or modified. These remarks apply not only to certified organizations, but also to accreditation and certification bodies, and to consultants and trainers involved in activities related to ISO’s management system standards. They also apply to publishers and journalists when illustrating material dealing with ISO and its standards, whether in hard copy or electronic publications, or on Web sites. Prior permission must always be sought for the use of ISO’s logo.
Remember: ISO has no “ISO 9001:2000 logo” or “ISO 14001:2004 logo”. In addition, you are not allowed to use ISO’s logo, which is copyrighted. ISO will take whatever actions it considers necessary to prevent the misuse of its logo.
What logo can I use?
Your organization may well want to communicate its certification visually in the form of a logo which can be used, for example, in advertisements, in company literature, on company flags or vehicle fleets. What can you do and not do?
Certified organizations cannot use ISO’s logo, adapt or modify the ISO logo.
One option is to use your organization’s own logo, adapting it by embedding the information that your organization is certified to ISO 9001:2000 or ISO 14001:2004. A second option is to create a new logo with this information. However, if you choose either of these options, the logos should not be designed in such a way that they could be interpreted as being ISO’s logo.
A third option is to apply to use the logo of the certification body which has audited your organization and issued an ISO 9001:2000 or ISO 14001:2004 certificate of conformity. The logo belongs to the certification body and, therefore, you will need its permission to use its logo, and to respect whatever guidelines it has for the logo’s use. A possible extra benefit will be that if the certification body is accredited*, you may also be authorized to use the logo of the accreditation body.
Remember: You can’t use ISO’s logo, nor adapt or modify it. If you adapt your organization’s existing logo to communicate its certification, or if you have a new logo designed to convey this, they should not be capable of being mistaken for the ISO logo. If you want to use the logo of your certification body, you will need to ask for the latter’s authorization.
ISO's logo
Upon certification, many organizations turn to ISO to request use of “the ISO 9001:2000 logo” or “ISO 14001:2004 logo”. No such ISO logos exist. There is only the ISO logo itself, which is a registered trademark. Unless authorized by ISO, use of its logo is prohibited. ISO will not allow its logo to be used in connection with the certification of management systems, even when these certifications attest conformity to ISO 9001:2000, or to ISO 14001:2004. Examples of unacceptable use of the ISO logo would include use on products, product labels and product-related information, on Web sites, in marketing materials, advertisements and company letterheads.
Allowing the ISO logo to be used would give the false impression that ISO carries out certification activities, or has approved or authorized the organization using its logo. These activities are not business functions of ISO.ISO is not an auditor, assessor, registrar, or certifier of management systems, products, services, materials or personnel, nor does it endorse or control any such activities performed by other parties. ISO develops International Standards but does not operate any schemes for assessing conformity with them. ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certificates are issued independently of ISO by more than 750 certification bodies worldwide, although the organization does develop voluntary standards and guidelines to encourage good practice by these certification bodies and by the accreditation bodies that approve the latter as competent.ISO reserves the right to take appropriate action when its logo is used without its permission, or if it is adapted or modified. These remarks apply not only to certified organizations, but also to accreditation and certification bodies, and to consultants and trainers involved in activities related to ISO’s management system standards. They also apply to publishers and journalists when illustrating material dealing with ISO and its standards, whether in hard copy or electronic publications, or on Web sites. Prior permission must always be sought for the use of ISO’s logo.
Remember: ISO has no “ISO 9001:2000 logo” or “ISO 14001:2004 logo”. In addition, you are not allowed to use ISO’s logo, which is copyrighted. ISO will take whatever actions it considers necessary to prevent the misuse of its logo.
What logo can I use?
Your organization may well want to communicate its certification visually in the form of a logo which can be used, for example, in advertisements, in company literature, on company flags or vehicle fleets. What can you do and not do?
Certified organizations cannot use ISO’s logo, adapt or modify the ISO logo.
One option is to use your organization’s own logo, adapting it by embedding the information that your organization is certified to ISO 9001:2000 or ISO 14001:2004. A second option is to create a new logo with this information. However, if you choose either of these options, the logos should not be designed in such a way that they could be interpreted as being ISO’s logo.
A third option is to apply to use the logo of the certification body which has audited your organization and issued an ISO 9001:2000 or ISO 14001:2004 certificate of conformity. The logo belongs to the certification body and, therefore, you will need its permission to use its logo, and to respect whatever guidelines it has for the logo’s use. A possible extra benefit will be that if the certification body is accredited*, you may also be authorized to use the logo of the accreditation body.
Remember: You can’t use ISO’s logo, nor adapt or modify it. If you adapt your organization’s existing logo to communicate its certification, or if you have a new logo designed to convey this, they should not be capable of being mistaken for the ISO logo. If you want to use the logo of your certification body, you will need to ask for the latter’s authorization.
In summary
An EMS can help manage all of the environmental issues of a facility or organization - not just regulatory requirements and not just traditional environmental issues - many existing systems address safety and health aspects of operations as well
Many components of the EMS standard are almost always in existence within an organization - look for them and use the standard to weave them together - build on existing programs
To succeed, an EMS must serve the mission of the facility or organization - its design allows it to do this well by increasing overall efficiency and limiting or controlling environmental liabilities
One of the greatest benefits of an EMS is its flexibility and recognition that things take time - the continual improvement aspect of EMS allows an organization to establish a program which reflects both realties and aspirations