Introduction Modern businesses move within a world that is increasingly fragile. Climate change, social inequality, biodiversity loss and the exhaustion of natural systems have begun to reveal the limits of an economic model that values speed over reflection and consumption … [Read more...] about The Importance of Sustainable Development for Businesses
ISO 14001
Considerations of Environmental Compliance Obligation Auditing
Background Compliance obligations (COs) consist of the legal and non legal requirements that an organisation must follow. If an organisation has a certified environmental management system (EMS), it is essential that it evaluates the organisation against COs, being a … [Read more...] about Considerations of Environmental Compliance Obligation Auditing
Setting Environmental Objectives for an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
Introduction Objectives are defined in the Environmental Management System (EMS) standard ISO 14001:2015 as being ‘result to be achieved’. They form a key part of an organisation's strategy to improve its environmental performance. They can be set at many different … [Read more...] about Setting Environmental Objectives for an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
Tips for Environmental Auditors
I have undertaken many environmental audits over the years of varying types such as environmental management system audits, legal compliance audits and due diligence audits to name but a few! Going back to when I first started auditing, I remember how daunting it was to … [Read more...] about Tips for Environmental Auditors
Considerations of management system integration
Have you ever noticed that there are many similarities between quality, health & safety, and environmental (QHSE)? I have a fair bit of experience of the first two of those and there is not much difference in their overall strategic management in an organisation. Sure, … [Read more...] about Considerations of management system integration