Pre-implementation stage

I must tell you that before starting to answer this question I was doing what I consider the main difficulty in the pre-implementation stage of an environmental management system. It is the mix of clauses 6.1.2, 6.1.3 and 9.1.2 in an initial environmental assessment.

Before starting with anything else we need to have a clear and trustful picture of what legislation is applicable to the organization and what is the present state of compliance. In older industrial settings it is critical to not miss anything that can put certification in jeopardy because something found at the certification audit will take months to overcome with a big investment in the facilities.

You can find more information below:

• Compliance requirements according to ISO 14001:2015 – What has changed? - https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2015/09/14/compliance-requirements-according-to-iso-140012015-what-has-changed/
• 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/