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David Probert CEnv, MIEMA
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John Charnock-Wilson, AIEMA
Charnock Environmental
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Does ISO14001 certification prove that an organization is being proactively responsible environmentally?
Organizations could “cheat” i.e. become certified without truly adopting the ethos of continual Improvement
Not capturing SMEs
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organizations should show
commitment to environmental compliance
awareness and understanding of their legal obligations pertaining to the environment.
This revision is intended to last for 10 years
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Demonstrate that
organization really is instigating greener practices: not just reaping the benefits of appearing to do so.
consideration of the environmental implications actions integral to gaining the ISO 14001 certification.
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*Greater involvement and commitment from top management, to ensure that established environmental policy and objectives are compatible with the strategic direction of the organization
*A broader strategic consideration of the environmental context, including the interests of stakeholders
*Specific commitments to sustainable development and social responsibility
*Extending influence into the supply chain
*Embracing environmental design
*Able to demonstrate an understanding of compliance status at all times
*Using performance indicators to track improvement
*Demonstration of the commitment to legal compliance.
*Addressing life cycle approach and value chain perspectives related to products and services.
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*official target for publication of the new standard is January 2015.
*may be delayed by 5 to 6 months (June instead of January 2015)
*compliance to the new standard to be demonstrated by the end 2016.
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commitment to acting in an environmentally responsible manner.
implementing new requirements correctly will add benefits to organization
Better integration with other management systems
Easier access for SWMEs
ISO 14001 revision is underway
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