Programs and environmental objectives

My understanding is that , we are arriving the objectives and targets and then we are making a pgm for that.
The question is pgm arrived should have the same subject of objectives?
that means pgm is an extension of objectives and target with the detail plan. is it right?
OR pgm can be different from objectives selected?”

Answer:

First of all, ISO 14001:2015 no longer mentions the word program associated with objectives and targets. That does not mean that an organization is prevented from using it.

1. An organization establishes its environmental objectives and targets (clause 6.2.1 of ISO 14001:2015);

2. An organization establishes one or more projects for each objective in order to meet the target at due date and within budget of resources (clause 6.2.2 of ISO 14001:2015);

3. Program is no longer mentioned in ISO 14001:2015 but still can be used as a set of projects coordinated with each other and that aim at common objective.

For example:

Objective 1 - Reduce water consumption

Target 1 – by 8% until the end of 2018

Project 1.1 – Reduce water consumption in the manufacturing process

Project 1.2 - Reduce water consumption in the gardening

Project 1.3 – Reduce water consumption at the canteen

Managing Program means coordinating Projects 1.1; 1.2 and 1.3 in order to meet the target.

The following material will provide you information about objectives, targets and programs:

- ISO 14001 – How to Use Good Environmental Objectives - https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2019/08/27/key-iso-14001-benefits-to-customers/nowledgebase/how-to-use-good-environmental-objectives/
- free online training ISO 14001:2015 Foundations Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-14001-internal-auditor-course/
- book - THE ISO 14001:2015 COMPANION – A A Straightforward Guide to Implementing an EMS in a Small Business - https://advisera.com/books/the-iso-14001-2015-companion/