Determining the scope of EMS

Where do you see the place of purchase in ISO 14001? In my company this department get all the information and requirements from the development department, so I do not see a smart contribution.
Asking because of determining the scope. And purchasing in our situation is outside, on the group level.
Thank you in advance for answer

Answer:

Purchasing process is important part of the organization and clause 8.1 has significant part about the control of outsourced processes and externally provided products and services. Even if the purchasing is conducted on the higher level, the part of the organization you want to put under the EMS (Environmental Management System) scope still makes purchasing requests and it needs to define those requirements in terms of environmental protection and operational control.

I don't say it cannot be done, but think it is beneficial for the EMS to include the purchasing process in the scope.

For more information, see: How to determine the scope of the EMS according to ISO 14001:2 015 https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2016/02/01/how-to-determine-the-scope-of-the-ems-according-to-iso-140012015/

These materials will also help you regarding the EMS scope:

- Free online training ISO 14001:2015 Foundations Course https://advisera.com/training/iso-14001-internal-auditor-course/
- Conformio (online tool for ISO 14001) https://advisera.com/conformio/