Items Tagged with 'ISO 14001'

Bob Ferrone specializes in integrating industrial design, engineering, quality, manufacturing and environmental management systems for improving environmental and economic performance. 

Information about the updates to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is becoming more accessible. Unlike past practices where drafts were kept secret until the FDIS, details are now emerging. Here’s what we know about the new Management System Standards so far.

Auditors play a central role in certifying compliance with this standard. However, as environmental priorities evolve and technological tools advance, the competencies required of the EMS auditors are also undergoing significant transformation.

Organizations must regularly update their ISO management systems to meet evolving standards and improve efficiency. Integrating multiple systems enhances compliance and supports strategic objectives. Our consulting and training services ensure clients maintain their systems proactively throughout the year.

How is the ISO involved with Greenhouse Gasses (GHG)? Over the past 20 years or so, ISO has released a number of standards around GHG.

The ISO Amendment was dropped in February 2024, surprising many. However, ISO had been working on this for years. For instance, ISO 14090:2019 Adaptation to Climate Change - Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines includes definitions related to the topic.

So how does a company encourage employees to perform and to seek to learn more about effective auditing? There are a few things that could be useful in your internal training program.

CPR for internal auditors is an acronym designed to help internal auditors remember concepts for conducting better audits. The acronym represents conformance/compliance; process approach; and risk-based thinking.

Having conducted well over 700 audits, there are some patterns that have developed that are interesting to note.