{"id":5316,"date":"2023-04-17T09:16:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T08:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/south-africa\/?p=5316"},"modified":"2023-04-17T09:16:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T08:16:58","slug":"what-are-the-10-clauses-of-iso-14001","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/south-africa\/news\/what-are-the-10-clauses-of-iso-14001\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the 10 clauses of ISO 14001?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ISO 14001<\/a> standard outlines the requirements necessary to implement an environmental management system (EMS). It is a generic standard which means it can apply to businesses of all industries and sizes that are looking to reduce their environmental impact.<\/p>\n

The ISO 14001<\/a> requirements are separated into 10 different sections that follow the Plan Do Check Act management method. Broadly speaking clauses 1-6 are included in the Plan stage of the process. 7-8 are involved in the Do stage, clause 9 in the Check stage and clause 10 in the Act stage.<\/p>\n

If you’re interested in getting ISO 14001<\/a> certified, but aren’t entirely sure what the process entails, a closer look into the 10 clauses should give you a better understanding.<\/p>\n

1. Scope<\/h3>\n

Outline the scope of the environmental management system. It should be consistent with an organisation’s environmental policy. The intended outcomes should aim to enhance your environmental performance and fulfill compliance obligations.<\/p>\n

2. Normative references<\/h3>\n

There are no normative references in ISO 14001:2015<\/a>. This clause was included to keep the numbering identical to previous editions.<\/p>\n

3. Terms and definitions<\/h3>\n

This section explain any relevant terms and definitions, which are separated out into four categories:<\/p>\n