YOUR ORGANIZATION ISO 14001 Guidance Manual Planning
Management Review
Environmental Policy
Implementation and Operation
Checking and Corrective Action
Environmental management program(s) ISO 14001 4.3.4
“The organization shall establish and maintain (a) programme(s) and procedures for periodic environmental management systems audits to be carried out, in order to • determine whether or not the environmental management system 1. conforms to planned arrangements for environmental management including the requirements of this International Standard; and 2. has been properly implemented and maintained; and • provide information management.
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The organization’s audit programme, including any schedule, shall be based on the environmental importance of the activity concerned and the results of previous audits. In order to be comprehensive, the audit procedures shall cover the audit scope, frequency and methodologies, as well as the responsibilities and requirements for conducting audits and reporting results.”
Description
What is the EMP? An action plan about how the organization will meet the Objectives and Targets of the EMS. Lists responsibilities, methods, and time frames for completion. Incorporates environmental issues into the greater business management arena. Is communicated and tracked
Up to now, this guide has focused on laying the foundations that the EMS will be developed on, and identifying the Targets and Objectives of the EMS. To ensure that these Targets and Objectives are accomplished, an Environmental Management Program (EMP) is designed. Once the organization establishes its environmental Objectives and Targets, then planning begins to develop a Program for achieving them. This Program should be integrated into the existing environmental management practices at the organization wherever possible, and should be tied into the strategic plan of the organization as well. Issues such as scheduling, resource allocation, and responsibilities should be included in the Program to allow for the successful
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