Timeframe of the monitoring of environmental aspects.
If I decide to create an environmental management system for my firm in 2020 to then have it certified, should I measure the performance (water use, electricity, CO2 emissions...) of the business in 2020 or is 2019 sufficient? Basically, I am unsure about the timeframe of the monitoring of the relevant environmental aspects.
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ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 INTEGRATED DOCUMENTATION TOOLKIT
Step-by-step implementation for smaller companies.
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ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 INTEGRATED DOCUMENTATION TOOLKIT
Step-by-step implementation for smaller companies.
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If you want to measure performance you need a benchmark, something that can evidence the impact of the EMS. For example:
The purpose of the EMS is not to take a “picture” at a certain moment but to promote environmental improvement. So, if you start with 2020 data you will have to wait for 2021 to evidence improvements.
You can find more information about ISO 14001 below:
- Environmental performance evaluation - https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2015/07/06/environmental-performance-evaluation/
- How to perform communication related to the EMS - https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2015/08/31/how-to-perform-communication-related-to-the-ems/
- Enroll for free in this course – ISO 14001:2015 Foundations Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-14001-internal-auditor-course/
- Book – The ISO 14001:2015 Companion - https://advisera.com/books/the-iso-14001-2015-companion/
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May 28, 2020