ISO/DIS 14001:2014 ISO 14001:2015 Updates …

1 14001:2015 Updates (Based on Draft International Standard, DIS)August 2014 Page 1 ISO 14001:2015 Updates (Based on Draft International Standard, DIS) ISO/DIS 14001:2014 comparison with ISO 14001:2014 ISO/DIS 14001:2014 ISO 14001 BackgroundIntroduces the need for environmental management due to the concept of three pillars of sustainable development. 0 Introduction1st Aim of an environmental management systemThe DIS provides clear systematic framework and clear aim of the systematic framework is as follows:- developing and implementing an environmental policy and objectives;- identifying aspects of its activities, products and services that can result in significant environmental impacts;- establishing systematic processes which consider its context, and take into account its significant environmental aspects, risk associated with threats and opportunities and its compliance obligations.

2 - increasing awareness of its relationship with the environment;- establishing operational controls to manage its significant environmental aspects and compliance obligations;- evaluating environmental performance and taking actions, as aim of the system is to contribute to sustainable development by:- protecting the environment by preventing or reducing adverse impacts on the environment;- mitigating the potential adverse impact of environmental conditions on the organization;- assisting in conforming to compliance obligations;- enhancing environmental performance;- controlling or influencing the way the organization s products and services are designed, manufactured, distributed, consumed and disposed by using a life cycle perspective that can prevent environmental burdens from being inadvertently shifted elsewhere within the cycle;- achieving financial and operational benefits that can result from implementing environmentally sound alternatives that strengthen the organization s market position.

3 - communicating environmental information to relevant interested Introduction2nd & 3rd paragraphPlease take note that you are advised to obtain a copy of the standards for this analysis. Some terms have been replaced here to preserve copyright of the ISO. The comparison here only highlights key changes and does not analyse minor grammatical editorial 14001:2015 Updates (Based on Draft International Standard, DIS)August 2014 Page 2 ISO/DIS 14001:2014 ISO 14001 Success factorNew addition - The success of an environmental management system depends on commitment from all levels and functions of the organization, led by top management.

4 Top management can leverage opportunities to reduce or eliminate environmental impacts by:- integrating environmental management into its business processes, - strategy and decision making, - aligning them with other business priorities, - and incorporating environmental governance into its overall management system. 0 Introduction10th, 11th, 12th & 13th Plan-Do-Check-Act cycleA new model has been introduced which reference the clause numbers 4 to 10 in the DIS. This new model incorporates the PDCA Introduction4th Contents of this International StandardDIS adopts the high level structure of Annex SL (specified in the procedures specific to ISO) in management system standards which will result in improve alignment between these standards.

5 The body of DIS, Clause 1 through 10, contains the requirements used to assess Introduction5th, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th paragraph1 ScopeSimilar with the version 2004, the DIS does not state specific environmental performance with version 2004- the DIS does not state the option of certification or self-declaration- the DIS clearly identified the intended outcomes of an environmental management system, which include:- enhancement of environmental performance;- conforming to compliance obligations;- fulfilment of environmental Scope2 Normative referenceIdentical to version 2004, no normative reference is Normative reference3 Terms and definitionsThe DIS has amended some terms specific to the environment notably,- environmental management system (with emphasis on risk and conformity to compliance obligations)- environmental policy (with emphasis on environmental performance) Some new terms have been added such as environmental condition; life cycle.

6 Compliance obligation, documented information, indicator, monitoring, performance, risk and terms from ISO 9000 have been included, such as conformity, process, effectiveness, etc. With the more detailed explanations on the terms used in the DIS, interpretation of the requirements is Terms and 14001:2015 Updates (Based on Draft International Standard, DIS)August 2014 Page 3 ISO/DIS 14001:2014 ISO 14001 :20044 Context of the organizationNew clause Understanding the organization and its contextThis is a new requirement whereby an organization need to determine external and internal issues (environmental conditions) that may affect the performance of its system.

7 Most organizations do conduct this analysis at management level but now they may have to show evidence of this to auditors. Understanding the needs and expectations of interested partiesThis is a new requirement. Organizations need to determine the requirements of customers, communities, suppliers, regulators, nongovernment, organizations, investors, and employees etc., which are relevant to its environmental management system. Of the above identified requirements, the organizations need to determine which ones are compliance Determining the scope of the environmental management systemScope determination is made clearer with consideration of a) external and internal issues (in above);b) the compliance obligation (in above);c) its activities, products and services.

8 D) its authority and ability to exercise control and influenceDefinition Management System included a note to explain that the scope may include the whole organization, specific functions, specific sections or one or more functions across a group of is required to be documented and be available to interested parties. The significant environmental aspects (in ) within the scope shall be included in the General Environmental management system The provision on how to fulfil the requirements of the environmental management system is made clearer in DIS, where the organization need to consider the processes needed and their interactions.

9 Also, the organization shall consider the knowledge of its context when establishing and maintaining the environmental management General requirements5. LeadershipNew clause 14001:2015 Updates (Based on Draft International Standard, DIS)August 2014 Page 4 ISO/DIS 14001:2014 ISO 14001 Leadership and commitmentBesides ensuring the availability of essential resources, additional commitment from top management shall be demonstrated in DIS, :- taking accountability for the effectiveness of the environmental management system;- ensuring the environmental policy and objectives are compatible with the strategic direction and the context of the organization.

10 - ensuring the integration of the environmental management system requirements into organization s business processes;- communicating the importance of effective environmental management system and of conforming to the environmental management system requirements;- ensuring that the environmental management system achieves its intended outcome(s);- directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the environmental management system;- promoting continual improvement; and- supporting other relevant management roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas of Resources, roles, responsibility and authority1st Environmental PolicyAdditional requirement to ensure that the policy is appropriate to the purpose of the organization and commitment to enhance environmental are some minor editorial changes to enhance clarity and alignment to the new terminology such as:- ensuring the policy is available to relevant interested parties instead of public.