Our last post dealt with the increase in the last few months of ISO 14001 and how businesses are using this to gain a competitive advantage. QCS has installed many ISO 14001 compliant systems over the years and there is one tip we always give to anyone…Know your aspects.
It may sound simple but we see consultants and industry experts alike forgetting this part and jumping head long into policy, objectives and system manuals.
My point is this, how can you…
- Write a policy
- Gain Senior management commitment
- Write a system manual
- Set objectives
- Identify applicable legislation
without knowing how you interact with the environment?
Don’t forget that an ISO 14001 system is about systematically managing your aspects to improve environmental performance – it is not just about having a great system.