Risks and opportunities and environmental aspects

Answer:

(1) Please check clause 6.1.1 – it is there that the standard establishes that organizations should determine risks and opportunities associated with environmental aspects. See also the note at the end of clause 6.1.2 and the annex A.6.1.1

(2) No. Please check annex A.8.1, first paragraph. That will depend on the risks and opportunities, significant environmental aspects and compliance obligations. For example, if you have non-significant environmental aspects without associated compliance obligations there is no need for operational control.

The following material will provide you information about operational control:

- ISO 14001 – Defining and implementing operational control in ISO 14001:2015 - https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2016/04/11/defining-and-implementing-operational-control-in-iso-140012015/ 140012015/
- 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/