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ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Course Objectives
Upon completing this ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Training Course successfully, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance and benefits of an ISO 14001:2015 EMS
- Learn the key requirements, terms, and definitions of ISO 14001:2015
- Familiarize yourself with commonly used environmental management terms and definitions
- Gain the necessary skills, and knowledge needed to conduct first, second and third-party audits against ISO 14001 standard requirements
- Understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and explain the process-based EMS model for ISO 14001
- Study the concepts of environmental management and the relationship between an organization’s activities, and its products and services
- Discuss the benefits of structured environmental management
- Describe the specific environmental management-related requirements of ISO 14001
- Lead audit teams for ISO 14001 certifications
- Increase your knowledge on ISO 14001 and its fundamental concepts like aspect impact analysis, emergency preparedness and response
- Analyze the structure of ISO 14001:2015 for management system standards
Course Outline
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION
- Background of the ISO 14000 family
- Overview of Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Success factors
- ISO 14000 series of standards
- Intended outcomes of an EMS
- Compatibility with other management system standards
- Basic principles of ISO 14001
MODULE 2: BENEFITS OF BEING ISO 14001 CERTIFIED
- Compliance
- Employee engagement
- Confidence of stakeholders
- Strategic communication
- Competitive and financial advantage
- Improved efficiencies and reduced costs
- Better environmental performance of suppliers
MODULE 3: ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
- Context of the organisation
- Scope application
- Understand the needs and expectations of stakeholders
- Determine the scope of the EMS
MODULE 4: THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP IN EMS IMPLEMENTATION
- Leadership and commitment
- Leadership styles and approaches
- Environmental policy
- Organisational roles and responsibilities
MODULE 5: RISKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
- Risks and opportunities
- Risks vs. issues
- Risk-based thinking
- Risk planning and management
- Significant environmental aspects
- Compliance obligations
- Risks associated with threats and opportunities
MODULE 6: RESOURCES AND DOCUMENTATION
- Resources
- Competence
- Awareness
- Communication
- Documented information
MODULE 7: OPERATIONAL PLANNING
- Operational planning and control
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Planning action
- Environmental objectives
- Planning actions to achieve objectives
MODULE 8: MONITORING AND EVALUATION
- Performance evaluation
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
- Internal audit
- Evaluation of compliance
- Management review
MODULE 9: PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT AND CONTINUITY
- Improvement
- Nonconformity and corrective action
- Continual improvement based on the PDCA cycle
MODULE 10: CASE STUDIES
- Organisations with successful ISO 14001 certifications
- Premier Foods
- UPCON
- Lessons learned
MODULE 11: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – PLAN
- Step 1: Define the organisation’s goals for EMS
- Step 2: Secure top management commitment
- Step 3: Select an EMS champion
- Step 4: Build an implementation team
- Step 5: Hold kick-off meeting
- Step 6: Conduct preliminary review
- Step 7: Prepare budget and schedule
- Step 8: Secure resources and assistance
- Step 9: Involve employees
- Step 10: Monitor and communicate progress
MODULE 12: ISO 9001 VS. ISO 14001
- Quality management principles
- Process approach
- Clause structure
- ISO 9001: Sections 1-10
- ISO 14001: Sections 1-10
- Environmental planning vs. quality planning
- Compliance with local and federal requirements
- Objectives and targets as part of environmental management
- Management role and responsibilities are more extensive under ISO 14001
- Establishment of an external communication procedure
Course Objectives
Upon completing this ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Training Course successfully, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance and benefits of an ISO 14001:2015 EMS
- Learn the key requirements, terms, and definitions of ISO 14001:2015
- Familiarize yourself with commonly used environmental management terms and definitions
- Gain the necessary skills, and knowledge needed to conduct first, second and third-party audits against ISO 14001 standard requirements
- Understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and explain the process-based EMS model for ISO 14001
- Study the concepts of environmental management and the relationship between an organization’s activities, and its products and services
- Discuss the benefits of structured environmental management
- Describe the specific environmental management-related requirements of ISO 14001
- Lead audit teams for ISO 14001 certifications
- Increase your knowledge on ISO 14001 and its fundamental concepts like aspect impact analysis, emergency preparedness and response
- Analyze the structure of ISO 14001:2015 for management system standards
Course Outline
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION
- Background of the ISO 14000 family
- Overview of Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Success factors
- ISO 14000 series of standards
- Intended outcomes of an EMS
- Compatibility with other management system standards
- Basic principles of ISO 14001
MODULE 2: BENEFITS OF BEING ISO 14001 CERTIFIED
- Compliance
- Employee engagement
- Confidence of stakeholders
- Strategic communication
- Competitive and financial advantage
- Improved efficiencies and reduced costs
- Better environmental performance of suppliers
MODULE 3: ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
- Context of the organisation
- Scope application
- Understand the needs and expectations of stakeholders
- Determine the scope of the EMS
MODULE 4: THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP IN EMS IMPLEMENTATION
- Leadership and commitment
- Leadership styles and approaches
- Environmental policy
- Organisational roles and responsibilities
MODULE 5: RISKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
- Risks and opportunities
- Risks vs. issues
- Risk-based thinking
- Risk planning and management
- Significant environmental aspects
- Compliance obligations
- Risks associated with threats and opportunities
MODULE 6: RESOURCES AND DOCUMENTATION
- Resources
- Competence
- Awareness
- Communication
- Documented information
MODULE 7: OPERATIONAL PLANNING
- Operational planning and control
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Planning action
- Environmental objectives
- Planning actions to achieve objectives
MODULE 8: MONITORING AND EVALUATION
- Performance evaluation
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
- Internal audit
- Evaluation of compliance
- Management review
MODULE 9: PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT AND CONTINUITY
- Improvement
- Nonconformity and corrective action
- Continual improvement based on the PDCA cycle
MODULE 10: CASE STUDIES
- Organisations with successful ISO 14001 certifications
- Premier Foods
- UPCON
- Lessons learned
MODULE 11: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – PLAN
- Step 1: Define the organisation’s goals for EMS
- Step 2: Secure top management commitment
- Step 3: Select an EMS champion
- Step 4: Build an implementation team
- Step 5: Hold kick-off meeting
- Step 6: Conduct preliminary review
- Step 7: Prepare budget and schedule
- Step 8: Secure resources and assistance
- Step 9: Involve employees
- Step 10: Monitor and communicate progress
MODULE 12: ISO 9001 VS. ISO 14001
- Quality management principles
- Process approach
- Clause structure
- ISO 9001: Sections 1-10
- ISO 14001: Sections 1-10
- Environmental planning vs. quality planning
- Compliance with local and federal requirements
- Objectives and targets as part of environmental management
- Management role and responsibilities are more extensive under ISO 14001
- Establishment of an external communication procedure