Distinguish between the following: ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 14004:2016 on environmental management systems.
CS Professional · Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence · PYQS · June 2021
Distinguish between the following: ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 14004:2016 on environmental management systems.
Answer & Explanation:
ISO 14001:2015 helps an organization achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system, which provide value for the environment, the organization itself and interested parties. Consistent with the organization's environmental policy, the intended outcomes of an environmental management system include: enhancement of environmental performance; fulfilment of compliance obligations; achievement of environmental objectives. ISO 14004:2016 provides guidance for an organization on the establishment, implementation, maintenance and improvement of a robust, credible and reliable environmental management system. The guidance provided is intended for an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.
Topics: Environmental Management Systems
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