Reducing risks from prosecution, pollution, and reputational damage

ISO 14001:2015 states that organizations when determining environmental aspects and impacts should consider the lifecycle of its products and services. ISO 14001:2015 uses the word “consider” because each organization must be aware of its context. A small organization has little power or impact over suppliers. A small organization has little influence over its customers and/or customers’ customers.

Consider the example of a large organization with a big brand power and with its production subcontracted. If one or more of those subcontractors has no concern for the environment and generates pollution, the big brand has a risk of reputational damage because for consumers the manufacturer is invisible it is only the brand that counts. Acting proactively to improve the environmental aspects may open a lot of opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing wastes and environmental costs.

You can find more information below:

• Article - How does product life cycle influence environmental aspects according to ISO 14001:2015: https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2016/03/21/how-does-product-life-cycle-influence-environmental-aspects-according-to-iso-140012015/
• Article - Lifecycle perspective in ISO 14001:2015: what does it mean: https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2017/02/20/lifecycle-perspective-in-iso-140012015-what-does-it-mean/
• Enroll for free online training - 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/