ISO 14001:2015

Change and Impact

ISO/TC 207/SC 1
The version of the standard used to develop this
presentation is ISO 14001:2015, published in September
2015.
Also used is ISO Annex SL which outlines the High Level
Structure
 What is Changing?

• Main Structure Reorganized – ISO Annex SL

• 10 clauses (system requirements in 4-10)
• Important Conceptual Changes
• Many new requirements added
• Changes in many existing requirements
• New terms and definitions
MAIN STRUCTURE
 A new structure mandated for all ISO
management systems standards, as
specified in ISO Annex SL

ISO
14001:2015
0. Introduction
9001:2015
Etc. etc. 1. Scope

2. Normative References

3. Terms and Definitions

 All ISO 14001 requirements re-numbered
to fit in new sections. No requirement to
use this structure for the EMS.

ISO 4. Context of the organization

14001:2015
9001:2015 5. Leadership
Etc., etc. 6. Planning
7. Support
8. Operation
9. Performance evaluation
10. Improvement
 ISO Annex SL – The High
Level Structure
“Shall” statements and “Identical Core Text”
There are 45 “shall” statements (generating 84 requirements)
within clauses 4-10 in ISO Annex SL, Appendix 2. As a result,
there must be at least 45 “shall” statements with 84
requirements in all management system standards, including
ISO 14001:2015.
The “Identical Core Text” comprises all the common
requirements for ISO management systems standards. The
discipline specific requirements (EMS, QMS) are included in
the most relevant clauses of the new structure.
The primary purpose of this new structure is to facilitate
integration between different management systems and
achieve a common set of terms and definitions.
MAJOR CONCEPTUAL
CHANGES
 Important new threads
and concepts in ISO 14001
• Context of the organization (4.1)
• Consideration of interested parties (4.2)
• Leadership and commitment (5.1)
• Risks and opportunities (6.1)
• Intended environmental outcomes
• Life cycle perspective (8.1)
• Environmental performance
• Outsourced processes (8.1)
• Beneficial impacts (6.1.2)
 Important new threads
and concepts in ISO 14001
Annex A.3 on page 19 provides guidance on the use of
important new terminology in the standard.

To ensure an understanding of the intent of system

requirements, review the use of the following:
“Appropriate” vs “applicable”
“Consider” vs “take into account”
“ensure”
“interested party”
“compliance obligations”
“documented information” (maintained or retained)
“intended outcome”
 Examples of requirements that have
been removed or significantly
revised

Environmental management representative (old section 4.3.1)

– Responsibilities and authorities now assigned as appropriate by top
management in sections 5.3
Preventive action (old section 4.5.3)
– Eliminated stand alone requirement – now in clause 6.1.4 under Planning
and clause 10.1
– Nonconformance and corrective action in section 10.2
External communication (old section 4.4.3)
– Eliminated the requirement to document a decision about whether to
externally communicate the organization’s significant environmental
aspects.
Training (old section 4.4.2) – Found in Competence/Awareness
 ISO 14001:2015

ISO 14001:2015 Annex A (Informative)

Guidance on the use of this International Standard
1. Completely revised Annex A to follow outline of the Standard
2. Provides additional information regarding specific requirements
in Sections 4-10

ISO 14001:2015 Annex B (informative)

1. Technical correspondence to previous edition (ISO 14001:2004).
2. Organizations may choose to revise their documented numbering
systems or provide a road map based on Annex B1, but it is not a
requirement to do so.
GENERAL/CLAUSE CHANGES
 3 Terms and Definitions

Required definitions for any use

of these terms in the EMS
Changes
Many terms
• For the purposes of this document, re-defined
and new
the following terms and definitions terms added.
apply… Consistent
with ISO
9001:2015

• 33 terms are defined to help

understand their intent as they are
used in the standard.
 3 Terms and Definitions

Terms 3.1.1 Management System*

Changes
3.1.2 Environmental Management
System*
* New or
3.1.3 Environmental Policy* revised

3.1.4 Organization*

3.1.5 Top Management*

 3 Terms and Definitions

Terms 3.1.6 Interested Party*

Changes
3.2.1 Environment

* New or
3.2.2 Environmental Aspect revised

3.2.3 Environmental Condition*

3.2.4 Environmental Impact

 3 Terms and Definitions

Terms 3.2.5 Objective* Changes

3.2.6 Environmental Objective

* New or
3.2.7 Prevention of Pollution revised

3.2.8 Requirement

3.2.9 Compliance Obligations

 3 Terms and Definitions

Terms 3.2.10 Risk* Changes

3.2.11 Risks and Opportunities*
* New or
3.3.1 Competence* revised

3.3.2 Documented Information*

3.3.3 Life Cycle*

 3 Terms and Definitions

Terms 3.3.4 Outsource*

Changes
3.3.5 Process*

* New or
3.4.1 Audit* revised

3.4.2 Conformity*

3.4.3 Nonconformity
 3 Terms and Definitions

Terms 3.4.4 Corrective Action Changes

3.4.5 Continual Improvement
* New or
3.4.6 Effectiveness* revised

3.4.7 Indicator*

3.4.8 Monitoring*
 3 Terms and Definitions

Terms 3.4.9 Measurement*

Changes

3.4.10 Performance*
* New or
revised

3.4.11 Environmental
Performance
 4 Context of the organization
4.1 Understanding the organization and its
context

• The Organization shall…

Changes
• Determine external and internal
issues relevant to its purpose that Clause 4.1
New!
can affect the intended outcome See Annex A.4.1

of its EMS
• Those issues include 4.1. “Determine
issues that can
environmental conditions capable affect the EMS “

of affecting or being affected by

the organization.
 4.2 Understanding the needs and
expectations of interested parties

• The organization shall determine

• a) the interested parties that are Changes
relevant to the environmental Clause 4.2

management system New!

See Annex A.4.2

• b) their relevant needs and See 3.5

expectations Definition of
interested
parties.
• c) which of these needs and 4.2 Identification
expectations become compliance of obligations
from interested
obligations. parties
 4.3 Determining the scope of the
Environmental management system

• The organization shall determine the

boundaries and applicability of the EMS Changes
to establish its scope.
• It shall consider: Clause 4.3
New!
• External and internal issues (4.1) See Annex A.4.3
• Compliance obligations (4.2)
• Organizational units, functions and 4.3
“Determine
boundaries and document
• Activities, products and services scope”

• Authority and ability to exercise control

and influence
 4.3 Determining the scope of the
Environmental management system

• Activities, products and services

that can have significant Changes
environmental aspects (see 6.1.2)
Clause 4.3
shall be included within the scope New!
of the environmental management
system. 4.3
“Determine
• Scope shall be maintained as and document
scope”
documented information and be
available to interested parties.
 4.4 Environmental
Management System
• The organization shall establish,
implement, maintain and continually Changes
improve an EMS, including the
processes needed and their interactions, Clause 4.4
New!
in accordance with the requirements of See Annex A.4.4
this International Standard, to achieve
its intended outcomes and enhance its 4.4. “Determine
EMS, using
environmental performance. “processes
needed and
• The organization shall consider the interactions”.

knowledge of its context when

establishing and maintaining the EMS.
 5.1 Leadership and
Commitment
• Top management shall demonstrate leadership and
commitment with respect to the EMS by:
• Taking accountability for effectiveness of the EMS;
Changes
• Ensure the environmental policy and environmental
objectives and are compatible with the strategic Clause 5.1
direction and the context of the organization; Expanded
• Ensure integration of the EMS requirements into requirements
the organization’s business processes;
• Ensure availability of resources for the EMS 5.1.
Demonstrate
• Communicate the importance of effective commitment
environmental management and EMS conformance “top
management”
• Ensuring that the EMS achieves its intended
outcome(s);
 5.1 Leadership and
Commitment

• Directing and support persons to

contribute to the effectiveness of Changes
the EMS
Clause 5.1
• Promoting continual improvement Expanded
requirements
• Supporting other relevant
management roles to 5.1.
Demonstrate
demonstrate their leadership as it commitment
“top
management”
applies to their areas of
responsibility.
 5.2 Environmental Policy

• Top management shall establish, implement

and maintain an environmental policy that, Changes
within the defined scope of its EMS:
A. is appropriate to
1. the purpose of the organization; Clause 5.2
2. the organization's context, including the nature, Some new
language
scale and environmental impacts of its activities
products and services;
B. provides a framework for setting 5.2 “Establish
environmental objectives; and communicate
policy, also
C. includes (a) commitment(s) to the available to
interested
protection of the environment, including parties”
prevention of pollution and others specific
to the context of the organization
 5.2 Environmental Policy

D. commitment to fulfil compliance

obligations; Changes
C. commitment to continual improvement
of the EMS to enhance environmental Clause 5
performance. Some new
language

• The environmental policy shall:

– be maintained as documented 5.2 “Establish
and communicate
policy, also
information; available to
interested
– be communicated within the parties”

organization;
– be available to interested parties.
 5.3 Organizational roles,
responsibilities and authorities

• Top management shall ensure that the

responsibilities and authorities for Changes
relevant roles are assigned and
communicated within the organization Clause 5.3
No management
• It shall assign the responsibility and representative

authority for:
5.3 “Define roles
A. ensuring that the EMS conforms to the and
requirements of this International responsabilities
to ensure the
Standard; EMS“

B. reporting on the performance of the EMS,

including environmental performance, to
top management
 6.1 Actions to address
risks and opportunities
6.1.1 General
• The organization shall establish, implement Changes
and maintain the process(es) to meet the
requirements in 6.1.1 through 6.1.4.
• When planning for the environmental Clause 6.1
management system, the organization shall New!
See Annex A.6.1.1
consider the issues referred to in 4.1, the
requirements referred to in 4.2, and the
6.1 “When
scope of the EMS, conducting
• To determine the risks and opportunities activities
consider risks
and nessecary
related to its environmental aspects, actions”
compliance obligations, and other issues and
requirements from 4.1 and 4.2,…
 6.1 Actions to address
risks and opportunities
6.1.1 General
• …that need to be addressed to:
• Give assurance that the EMS can achieve its intended
Changes
outcomes;
• Prevent or reduce undesired effects, including the
Clause 6.1.1
potential for external conditions to affect the
New planning
organization requirements
• Achieve continual improvement
• Determine potential emergency situations, including
6.1 When
those that can have environmental impacts. planning
• The organization shall maintain documented actions
consider the
information about risks and opportunities and risks and
processes needed to the extent necessary to have opportunites
confidence that the process has been carried out as
planned.
 6.1 Actions to address
risks and opportunities

6.1.2 Significant Environmental Aspects

Changes
• Within the defined scope of the EMS,
the organization shall: Clause 6.1.2
New - Life cycle
• determine the environmental aspects perspective
See Annex 6.1.2

of its activities, products and services

that it can control and those that it 6.1 When
planning actions
consider the
can influence, and their associated risks and
opportunites

impacts, considering a life cycle

perspective;
 6.1 Actions to address
risks and opportunities

6.1.2 Significant Environmental Aspects

• taking into account:
Changes
A. change, including planned or new
Clause 6.1.2
developments and new or modified activities, New – Life cycle
perspective
products and services;
B. identified abnormal and potential emergency
6.1 When
situations. planning actions
consider the
risks and
opportunites
 6.1 Actions to address
risks and opportunities
6.1.2 Significant Environmental Aspects
• It shall determine those aspects that Changes
have or can have a significant impact
on the environment (significant Clause 6.1.2
New – Life cycle
environmental aspects) using perspective

established criteria. 6.1 When

• It shall communicate its significant

planning
actions
consider the
environmental aspects among the risks and
opportunites

various levels and functions of the

organization.
 6.1 Actions to address
risks and opportunities
6.1.2 Significant Environmental Aspects
• The organization shall maintain documented Changes
information of its:
– environmental aspects and associated
environmental impacts; Clause 6.1.2
New – Life cycle
– criteria used to determine its significant perspective
environmental aspects;
– significant environmental aspects.
6.1 When
planning actions
consider the
NOTE: Significant environmental aspects can risks and
opportunites
result in risk associated with either adverse
environmental impacts (threats) or beneficial
environmental impacts (opportunities).
 6.1 Actions to address
risks and opportunities
6.1.3 Compliance obligations
• The organization shall: Changes
A. determine and have access to the
compliance obligations related to its Clause 6.1.3
environmental aspects; New term, same
requirements
B. determine how these compliance
obligations apply to the organization;
6.1 When
C. Take compliance obligations into account planning
actions
when establishing, implementing, consider the
maintaining and continually improving the risks and
opportunites
EMS.
• It shall maintain documented information
of its compliance obligations.
 6.1 Actions to address
risks and opportunities
6.1.4 Planning to take action
• The organization shall plan: Changes
A. to take actions to address its significant
environmental aspects (see 6.1.2), Clause 6.1.4 New
compliance obligations (see 6.1.3), risks planning
requirements
and opportunities identified in 6.1.1 See Annex A.6.1.4
B. how to:
• integrate and implement the actions into its 6.1 When
EMS or other business processes planning actions
consider the
• evaluate the effectiveness of these actions. risks and
• Consider technological, financial, operational, opportunites

and business requirements in the planned

actions.
 6.2 Environmental Objectives
and planning to achieve them

6.2.1 Environmental Objectives

Changes
• Establish environmental objectives
at relevant functions and levels:
• taking into account the
Clause 6.2.1
New language

organization’s significant
environmental aspects and its 6.2: “Establish
objectives and
planning, including
compliance obligations; the significant
environmental
aspects

• considering the risks and

opportunities.
 6.2 Environmental Objectives
and planning to achieve them

6.2.1 Environmental Objectives

• The environmental objectives shall: Changes
A. be consistent with the environmental
policy;
B. be measurable (if practicable); Clause 6.2.1
New language
C. be monitored;
D. be communicated;
6.2: “Establish
E. be updated as appropriate. objectives and
planning, including
the significant
environmental
aspects
• The organization shall maintain
documented information on the
environmental objectives.
 6.2 Environmental Objectives
and planning to achieve them

6.2.2 Planning actions to achieve environmental objectives

• When planning how to achieve its environmental Changes
objectives, the organization shall determine:
– What will be done;
– What resources will be required; Clause 6.2.2
New language
– Who will be responsible;
– When it will be completed;
6.2: “Establish
– How the results will be evaluated, including objectives and
planning, including
indicators for monitoring progress toward the significant
environmental
achievement of measurable environmental aspects
objectives (see 9.1.1).
• The organization shall consider how the actions to
achieve environmental objectives can be integrated in to
the organization’s business process.
 7.1 Resources

• The organization shall determine Changes

and provide the resources needed Clause 7.1
for the establishment, See 5.1

implementation, maintenance and

continual improvement of the
EMS.
 7.2 Competence

• The organization shall:

– determine the necessary competence of person(s)
doing work under its control that affects its Changes
environmental performance and compliance
obligations;
– ensure that these persons are competent on the Clause 7.2
basis of appropriate education, training, or Goes beyond just
training
experience;
– determine training needs for environmental
aspects and the EMS
– where applicable, take actions to acquire the 7.2.Emphasize
necessary competence, and evaluate the competence
effectiveness of the actions taken.

• Retain appropriate documented information as

evidence of competence.
 7.3 Awareness

• Persons doing work under the

organization’s control shall be aware of: Changes
– the environmental policy;
– the significant environmental aspects and Clause 7.3
related actual or potential impacts Implies training
associated with their work; and
communication
– their contribution to the effectiveness of
the EMS, including the benefits of
enhanced environmental 7.3.
Emphasize
performance; Awareness
– the implications of not conforming with
the environmental management system
requirements including compliance
obligations.
 7.4 Communication

7.4.1 General
Changes
• Plan and implement a process for
internal and external Clause 7.4.1

communications relevant to the Expanded

language

EMS, including: See Annex A.7.4

– on what it will communicate;

Planning intenal
– when to communicate; and External
Comunication”

– with whom to communicate;

– how to communicate.
 7.4 Communication

7.4.1 General
• When planning its communications process, Changes
the organization shall:
– take into account its compliance obligations;
Clause 7.4.1
– ensure that environmental information New – “and is
communicated is consistent with information reliable”
generated within the EMS, and is reliable.

• The organization shall respond to relevant Planning

intenal and
communications on its EMS. External
Comunication”
• The organization shall retain documented
information as evidence of its
communications, as appropriate
 7.4 Communication

7.4.2 Internal Communication

A. Internally communicate among the Changes
various levels and functions of the
organization, including changes to Clause 7.4.2

the EMS, as appropriate; New language

B. Ensure its communication process

enables any person doing work Planning
intenal and
under the organization's control to External
Comunication”
contribute to continual
improvement
 7.4 Communication

7.4.3 External Communication

Changes
• The organization shall externally
communicate information Clause 7.4.3
New language
relevant to the EMS, as
established by its communication Planning
process and as required by its intenal and
External
Comunication”
compliance obligations
 7.5 Documented
Information

7.5.1 General
Changes
• The organization’s environmental
management system shall include: Clause 7.5
New language
See 3.3.2
A. documented information required See Annex A.7.5

by this International Standard;

7.5
B. documented information “Documented
information
shall be
determined by the organization as controlled.

being necessary for the

effectiveness of the EMS.
 7.5 Documented
Information

7.5.2 Creating and Updating

• When creating and updating documented
information the organization shall ensure
appropriate:
– identification and description (e.g. a title, date,
author, or reference number);
– format (e.g. language, software version, graphics)
and media (e.g. paper, electronic);
– review and approval for suitability and adequacy
 7.5 Documented
Information
7.5.3 Control of Documented Information
• Documented information shall be controlled to Changes
ensure:
A. it is available and suitable for use, where and
when it is needed; Clause 7.5.3
B. it is adequately protected (e.g. from loss of See 3.3.2
confidentiality, improper use, or loss of integrity).

• Address control of documented information, as 7.5

applicable: “Documented
information
– distribution, access, retrieval and use; shall be
– storage and preservation, including preservation of controlled
legibility;
– control of changes (e.g. version control);
– retention and disposition.
 7.5 Documented
Information
7.5.3 Control of Documented Information
• Documented information of external origin Changes
determined by the organization to be
necessary for the planning and operation of
the environmental management system shall Clause 7.5.3
be identified, as appropriate, and controlled. See 3.3.2

NOTE: Access can imply a decision regarding 7.5

“Documented
the permission to review the documented information
information only, or the permission and shall be
controlled
authority to view and change the documented
information.
 8.1 Operational Planning
and Control

• Establish, implement, maintain

and control the processes needed Changes
to meet EMS requirements, and to Clause 8.1
New requirements

implement the actions based on Clause 6,

not just significant
aspects.

determined in 6.1 and 6.2, by: See Annex A.8.1

– establishing criteria for the 8.1. “Operational

processes; planning and control,

including changes
and outsourced

– implementing control of the

processes”

processes, in accordance with the

criteria
 8.1 Operational Planning
and Control
• Control planned changes and review
the consequences of unintended Changes
changes, taking action to mitigate
any adverse effects, as necessary. Clause 8.1
New requirements
based on Clause 6,
not just significant
aspects.
• Ensure that outsourced processes
are controlled or influenced. The 8.1. “Operational
planning and
type and extent of control or control, including
changes and

influence to be applied to these outsourced

processes”

processes shall be defined within

the EMS.
 8.1 Operational Planning
and Control

• Consistent with a life cycle

perspective: Changes
A. establish controls to ensure that Clause 8.1
New requirements
environmental requirements are based on Clause 6,
not just significant
aspects.
addressed in the design/development
process for the product or service,
considering each stage of the life cycle 8.1. “life cycle
perspective”

B. determine environmental
requirements for the procurement of
products and services, as appropriate;
 8.1 Operational Planning
and Control
C. communicate relevant environmental
requirement(s) to external providers, Changes
including contractors;
D. consider the need to provide information
about potential significant environmental Clause 8.1
New requirements
impacts during transportation or delivery, based on Clause 6,
not just significant
use, end-of-life treatment and final disposal aspects.

of the product and services.

• The organization shall maintain 8.1. “Operational

documented information to the extent planning and control

for
suppliers/contractors
necessary to have confidence that the
processes have been carried out as
planned
 8.2 Emergency Preparedness
and Response

• Establish, implement and maintain the processes

needed to prepare for and respond to potential
emergency situations identified in 6.1.1.
• The organization shall:
A. Prepare to respond by planning actions to prevent or
mitigate adverse environmental impacts from
emergency situations;
B. Respond to actual emergency situations;
C. Take action to prevent or mitigate the consequences of
emergency situations, appropriate to the magnitude of
emergency and the potential environmental impact;
 8.2 Emergency Preparedness
and Response

D. Periodically test the planned response

actions, where practicable;.
E. Periodically review and revise the processes
Changes
and planned response actions, in particular
after the occurrence of emergency situations Clause 8.2
or tests; See 6.1.1 for
planning
F. Provide relevant information and training
related to emergency preparedness and
response, as appropriate, to relevant 8.2.
Processes to
interested parties, including persons working respond to
under its control. emergency
situations

• Maintain documented information to the extent

necessary to have confidence that the processes
are carried out as planned.
 9.1 Monitoring, Measurement,
Analysis and Evaluation

9.1.1 General
• Determine what needs to be Changes
monitored and measured, related to: Clause 9.1.1
New language and
A. its operations that can have a requirements
See Annex A.9.1.1
significant environmental impact;
B. its compliance obligations; 9.1.1 “Determine
and implement
C. operational controls; monitoring and
measurement,
analysis and
D. progress towards the organization’s evaluation data”

environmental objectives, using

indicators;
 9.1 Monitoring, Measurement,
Analysis and Evaluation

9.1.1 General
• Determine:
Changes
– The methods for monitoring, measurement,
analysis and evaluation, as applicable, to ensure Clause 9.1.1
New language and
valid results, requirements

– The criteria against which the organization will

evaluate its environmental performance, using
9.1.1 “Determine
appropriate indicators, and implement
monitoring and
– When the monitoring and measuring shall be measurement,
analysis and
performed, evaluation data”

– When the results from monitoring and

measurement shall be analyzed and evaluated.
 9.1 Monitoring, Measurement,
Analysis and Evaluation

9.1.1 General
• Ensure that calibrated or verified monitoring and Changes
measurement equipment is used and maintained
as appropriate.
• Evaluate its environmental performance and Clause 9.1.1
provide input to the management review (see 9.3) New language and
for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the EMS. requirements

• Retain appropriate documented information as

evidence of the monitoring, measurement, 9.1.1 “Determine
analysis and evaluation results. and implement
monitoring and
• Communicate information relevant to its measurement,
analysis and
environmental performance both internally and evaluation data”
externally, as determined by its communication
process and as required by its compliance
obligations.
 9.1 Monitoring, Measurement,
Analysis and Evaluation

9.1.2 Evaluation of Compliance

• Establish, implement and maintain Changes
processes needed to evaluate fulfilment of
compliance obligations
• Determine the frequency that compliance Clause 9.1.2

will be evaluated See 3.2.9

• Evaluate compliance and take action if

needed 9.1 Evaluate
compliance
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of obligations –
process,
compliance status frequency, status
and results.
• Retain documented information as evidence
of compliance evaluation results
 9.2 Internal Audit

9.2.1 General
• Conduct internal audits at planned Changes
intervals to provide information on
whether the EMS : Clause 9.2

A. conforms to: New language

• The organization’s own requirements for

its environmental management system; 9.2.1
Establishes
• The requirements of this International need for
Standard; internal audits

B. is effectively implemented and

maintained.
 9.2 Internal Audit

9.2.2 Internal Audit Program

• Establish, implement and maintain Changes
an audit programme(s), including
the frequency, methods, Clause 9.2.2

responsibilities, planning New language, same

criteria

requirements and reporting, which

shall take into consideration: 9.2.2 How to
– the environmental importance of the conduct
internal
processes concerned audits
– changes affecting the organization, and
the results of previous audits;
 9.2 Internal Audit

9.2.2 Internal Audit Program

A. define the audit criteria and scope for each Changes
audit;
B. select auditors and conduct audits to
ensure objectivity and the impartiality of Clause 9.2.2
New language, same
the audit process; criteria

C. ensure that the results of the audits are

reported to relevant management. 9.2.2 How
to conduct
internal
• The organization shall retain documented audits
information as evidence of the
implementation of the audit programme and
the audit results.
 9.3 Management Review

• Top management shall review the organization's

environmental management system, at planned
intervals, to ensure its continuing suitability,
Changes
adequacy and effectiveness.
• The management review shall include Clause 9.3
consideration of: New language
A. actions from previous management reviews;
B. Changes to: 9.3 Top
management
– External and internal issues relevant to the EMS shall – review
– Needs and expectations of interested parties the
management
– Significant environmental aspects system.

– Risks and opportunities

C. Progress on environmental objectives
 9.3 Management Review

D. Information on environmental performance including

trends in;
– Nonconformities and corrective actions Changes
– Monitoring and measurement results
– Fulfilment of compliance obligations
Clause 9.3
– Audit results New language
E. Adequacy of resources
F. Communications from interested parties including
complaints 9.3 Top
management
G. opportunities for continual improvement; shall – review
the
management
• The outputs of the management review shall include: system.
– conclusions on the continuing suitability, adequacy and
effectiveness of the EMS;
– decisions related to continual improvement opportunities;
 9.3 Management Review

– decisions about any need for changes to the

EMS, including resource needs;
– actions if needed, when environmental
Changes
objectives have not been met;
– any implications for the strategic direction of
Clause 9.3
the organization;
New language
– opportunities to improve integration of the
EMS with other business processes;
– any implications for the strategic direction of 9.3 Top
management
the organization shall – review
the
management

• The organization shall retain documented

system.

information as evidence of the results of

management reviews.
 10.1 General

• Determine opportunities for

improvement based on Changes
monitoring, measurement, Clause 10.1
analysis and evaluation (9.1.1), New – could
include

evaluation of compliance (9.1.2), preventive

actions

internal audits (9.2), and

10.1 “implement
management review (9.3). actions to
achieve intended
Implement necessary actions to outcomes...”

achieve the intended outcomes of

the EMS.
 10.2 Nonconformity and
Corrective Action
• When a nonconformity occurs, the organization
shall:
A. react to the nonconformity and, as applicable:
Changes
• Take action to control and correct it;
• Deal with consequences and mitigate adverse Clause 10.2
environmental impacts; Implies
preventive action
B. evaluate the need for action to eliminate the
causes of the nonconformity, in order that it
does not recur or occur elsewhere, by:
• Reviewing the nonconformity 10.1
Nonconformities
• Determining the causes of the nonconformity – react and take
action
• Determining if similar nonconformities exist, or
could potentially occur
C. implement any action needed;
 10.2 Nonconformity and
Corrective Action
D. review the effectiveness of any corrective
action;
E. make changes to the EMS, if necessary
Changes

• Corrective actions shall be appropriate to the Clause 10.2

significance of the effects of the Implies

preventive action
nonconformities encountered, including the
environmental impact(s).
• The organization shall retain documented 10.1
information as evidence of: Nonconformities
– react and take
– the nature of the nonconformities and any action

subsequent actions taken;

– the results of any corrective action.
 10.3 Continual
Improvement

• The organization shall continually

Changes
improve the suitability, adequacy
and effectiveness of the EMS to Clause 10.3
New language
enhance environmental See Annex A.10.3

performance.
10.3 “Enhance
environmental
Performance”
 Questions

For any further questions, please contact your PRI

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