RBT and ISO 14001

Answer:
When you look into the external and internal issues you can identify risks and opportunities related with the intended outcomes of EMS. For example:
* technological trends may help you reduce environmental impacts;
* legislation trends may make more difficult to comply with legal obligations

“2. Since the standard doesn't require one to document the analysis above, how does one show evidence that the analysis is done, and it is sufficient and appropriate?”

Answer:
Without records, the auditor will have to interview the management team and see if the company had done the risk-based thinking (RBT) and simply write in the report that they demonstrated the RBT during interview with the management.

The following material will provide you information about applying RBT to an environmental management system:

- ISO 14001 – Risks and opportunities in ISO 14001:2015 – What the y are and why they are important - https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2016/03/07/risks-and-opportunities-in-iso-140012015-what-they-are-and-why-they-are-important/
- ISO 14001 risks and opportunities vs. environmental aspects - https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2016/06/06/iso-14001-risks-and-opportunities-vs-environmental-aspects/
- 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/