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What is one of the benefits of ISO 14001 for your customers?
What is one of the benefits of ISO 14001 for your customers?
ISO 14001 certification reduces costs for public liability insurance.
ISO 14001 certification reduces costs for public liability insurance.
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What is the purpose of Clause 4 of ISO 14001:2015?
What is the purpose of Clause 4 of ISO 14001:2015?
To understand the organization and its context, and determine the scope of the environment management system
Clause 5 of ISO 14001:2015 covers _______________________.
Clause 5 of ISO 14001:2015 covers _______________________.
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What is the purpose of Clause 9 of ISO 14001:2015?
What is the purpose of Clause 9 of ISO 14001:2015?
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ISO 14001 certification is a requirement for environmental legislation.
ISO 14001 certification is a requirement for environmental legislation.
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What is the purpose of Clause 10 of ISO 14001:2015?
What is the purpose of Clause 10 of ISO 14001:2015?
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The Annex A of ISO 14001:2015 provides _______________________.
The Annex A of ISO 14001:2015 provides _______________________.
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Match the following clauses of ISO 14001:2015 with their descriptions:
Match the following clauses of ISO 14001:2015 with their descriptions:
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What is one of the benefits of ISO 14001 certification?
What is one of the benefits of ISO 14001 certification?
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Study Notes
Environmental Legislation and Compliance
- UK environmental legislation is aligned with EU legislation, enabling organizations to demonstrate compliance through an external audit process.
- Organizations must understand and maintain a register of applicable legislation, updating it as necessary.
ISO 14001:2015
- The standard has increased emphasis on legislation management over time.
- In countries with weak legislation, organizations can set their own compliance level.
- Benefits of ISO 14001:2015 include:
- Cost savings through reduced resource waste
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Improved corporate image
- Reduced environmental impact
- Compliance with legislation
History of ISO 14001
- The British Standards Institute published BS 7750 in response to growing demand for environmental credentials.
- ISO 14001 was first published in 1996, setting minimum requirements for environmental policies and objectives.
- Subsequent iterations included compliance requirements and risk-based approaches.
ISO 14001 Family of Standards
- The ISO 14001 standard sets out general requirements for environmental management.
- The standard is part of the ISO 14000 family, which covers topics such as greenhouse gas management and product design.
Benefits of ISO 14001 for Customers
- Alignment with ethical choices and environmentally conscious services
- Assurance of service through certification and compliance with environmental legislation
Clauses of ISO 14001:2015
- The standard includes clauses on scope, normative references, terms and definitions, and context of the organization.
- Other clauses cover leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.
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This quiz covers the importance of UK environmental legislation and its alignment with EU legislation. It explains how organisations can demonstrate compliance through auditing and maintaining a register of relevant legislation.
