What you need to know about ISO 14001 The ISO 14001 standard sets out the criteria for an environmental management system. It is a standard that can be certified to. It provides a framework for establishing an effective environmental management system in a company or organization. It is designed to provide assurance to company management and employees, as well as external stakeholders, that environmental impacts are being measured and improved for any type of organization, regardless of its activity or sector.
Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of internal auditing in the context of ISO 14001
- and the environmental management system.
- Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 14001 and the role of the internal audit program in ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
- Plan and prepare for an internal audit, including identifying audit criteria, scoping, and developing an audit plan.
- Conduct an internal audit, including gathering evidence, evaluating compliance, and reporting findings.
- Understand the importance of effective communication during the internal audit process and how to communicate audit findings and recommendations.
- Understand the requirements for follow-up activities, including corrective and preventive actions and management review.
- Understand the importance of continual improvement and how the internal audit program can support this process.
- Develop the knowledge and skills required to be an effective internal auditor and support the implementation of an effective environmental management system.