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ISO 14001:2015 – Clause 5.1 Demonstrating Leadership & Commitment
EnvironmentISO 14001:2015 Top management Leadership and Commitment ISO 14001:2015 requires top management to demonstrate leadership and commitment to the environmental management system. ISO 14001:2015 defines top management as the “person or group of people who directs and controls an organisation at the highest level”. If the scope of the environmental…
Read MoreISO 14001 – Clause 5.1: Leadership & Commitment
EnvironmentThis is the fifth in a series of blogs, in which we will describe what is required by an organisation so that it may meet the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. We will look at clause 5 Leadership. Clause 5: Leadership This clause provides guidance on how the organisation demonstrates leadership…
Read MoreISO 14001:2015 and the Process Approach
EnvironmentISO 14001:2015, Clause 4.4: Environmental Management System, requires that an organisation establishes implements, maintains and continually improve its environmental management system, including the processes needed and their interactions. The concept of a process approach may be one that is new to you. A process can be thought of as an…
Read MoreISO 14001 – Clause 4.4: Environmental Management System
EnvironmentThis is the fourth in a series of blogs, in which we will describe what is required by an organization so that it may meet the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. We will look at clause 4.4: Environmental Management System. Clause 4.4: Environmental Management System Clause 4.4 requires the organization to…
Read MoreISO 14001 – Clause 4.3: Determining the scope of the Environmental Management System
EnvironmentThis is the third in a series of blogs, in which we will describe what is required by an organization so that it may meet the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. We will look at clause 4.3: Determining the scope of the Environmental Management System. Clause 4.3: Determining the scope of…
Read MoreEU Energy Legislation – The Revised Renewable Energy Directive
EnergyRenewable Energy Sources contribute to climate change mitigation through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, achieve sustainable development, protect the environment and improve citizens’ health. Moreover, renewable energy is also emerging as a driver of inclusive economic growth, creating jobs and reinforcing energy security across Europe. The current 2020 framework…
Read MoreISO 14001-Clause 4.2: Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
EnvironmentThis is the second in a series of blogs, in which we will describe what is required by an organization so that it may meet the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. In this blog we will continue to look at Clause 4: Context of the organization, focussing on Clause 4.2: Understanding…
Read MoreEnvironmental Impacts of Valentine’s Day
EnvironmentToday is a day when people everywhere express their love for one another but what impact does that have on our environment? Learn about the impacts in this short piece inspired by Effective Software and their guide to eliminating the hazards of Valentine’s day
Read MoreRevised Code of Practice for Access and Working Scaffolds
Occupational Health & SafetyThe Health and Safety Authority (HSA) issued a revised Code of Practice for Access and Working Scaffolds. The Code of Practice came into effect on January 1st, 2019 and replaces the Code of Practice for Access and Working Scaffolds issued by the HSA in 2009 in accordance with the Safety,…
Read MoreISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
EnvironmentISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems – requirements with guidance for use An organization may want to improve its environmental performance but find it difficult to do so in an efficient and effective manner. ISO 14001:2015 is a recognised method for identifying and addressing environmental performance. With over 300,000 certifications issued…
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