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      PLUS 14001 (1st ed. pub. 2017)

      The ISO 14001 essentials - A practical guide to implementing the ISO 14001 standard
      SKU: 2425373 Published by CSA Group Publication Year 2017 76 pages

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      Preface

      This is the first edition of PLUS 14001, The ISO 14001 essentials - A practical guide to implementing the ISO 14001 Standard. The primary objective of this implementation handbook is to provide both novice and experienced quality practitioners with a concise, user-friendly guide to understanding and implementing the requirements of the CAN/CSA-ISO 14001 environmental management Standard. This updated handbook replaces earlier versions of some PLUS products published by CSA Group, including PLUS 14000, PLUS 1117, and PLUS 1113. 

      This handbook uses the latest Standard approved for Canada, CAN/CSA-ISO 14001-2016, as a reference. The content of CAN/CSA-ISO 14001-2016 does not differ significantly from that of the more widely known ISO 14001:2015. 

      CSA Group would like to acknowledge Nelson Lee and Green Sky Sustainability Consulting for their contribution to ensuring the accuracy and applicability of these tools. This handbook is meant to act as an aid in navigating the Standard and in supporting organizations, large or small, in the successful implementation of the Standard's requirements. 

      Introduction

      Background: In 1996, the word environment had gained recognition through negative incidents such as the deadly Bhopal disaster, the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and the toxic waste dump in Love Canal. Environmental laws had been in place for decades in western nations, but business leaders were only beginning to understand that environmental impacts could cost their organizations dearly in terms of money (from fines and remediation) and reputation. Before 1996, the wait for environmental approvals could delay projects and was regarded as a substantial cost of doing business. Consequently, ISO 14001, launched in 1996, soon became a valuable tool, but one that only really flourished in Europe and Asia (though it gained some traction in the automotive and forest products sectors in North America). ISO 14001 enabled businesses to manage their environmental impacts effectively and more efficiently, while leveraging their certification as a competitive differentiator for their brand and reputation. Today, there are over 300 000 active certificates, and nearly 1000 have already met the requirements the 2016 edition. 

      Today, zero waste is within the grasp of governments and industry, though 20 years ago the idea of recycling belonged only to dreamers. Going beyond compliance and being green were themes that leading management consultants were peddling with only limited success to the multinational companies, such as those in the chemical industry, who had a lot at stake. Their voluntary industry-wide responsible care initiative (designed to improve the environment, health and safety, and emergency response and communications) quite possibly saved the industry in the west from the not in my backyard (NIMBY) syndrome. Leaders understood that the accidents of one bad apple could tarnish the reputation of all. Most businesses now have a designated environmental or sustainability representative. Some of these representatives sit at the highest levels of their organizations. The realization that the environment and society must be considered when economic development is planned has become widespread. 

      This new edition of the ISO 14001 implementation handbook can help organizations move toward sustainability using the Plan-Do-Check-Act approach that has proven successful for decades in many sectors. 

      How to use this handbook 

      This implementation handbook is intended to be used alongside CAN/CSA-ISO 14001, which is available through the CSA Group website http://shop.csa.ca/en/canada/page/home. 

      This handbook recognizes that many organizations will be managing their environmental aspects either through an existing EMS or just as a requirement of doing business. Consequently, each chapter begins with a handy list to remind you of what your organization might already have in place to help you get started in developing or enhancing your EMS. 

      This handbook contains tips and tools that refer to most clauses of CAN/CSA-ISO 14001, which are intended to be helpful aids and to stimulate thinking about useful approaches. 

      The bulk of the handbook describes CAN/CSA-ISO 14001 requirements to better illustrate the intent of the Standard. 

      CAN/CSA-ISO 14001 - 2016 edition 

      The 2016 edition of CAN/CSA-ISO 14001 describes how the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model has been adapted for its most recent publication. There are several aspects to consider: 

      motivations for, and influences on, the EMS - Clause 4

      the impact of leadership on all elements of the EMS - Clause 5

      Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)

      planning - Clause 6

      support and operation - Clauses 7 and 8

      performance evaluation - Clause 9

      improvement - Clause 10

      results or outcomes of the EMS on the organization, society, and the environment
      Other business management systems 

      The revision of ISO 14001 was not accomplished in a vacuum. Rather, those responsible for what are termed management systems standards worked together to develop a common framework that would improve management systems and make integration much easier. Now each management system shares the same framework for terms and definitions, the context of the organization, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement structure. ISO 9001 5(Quality) has also been released. Work is under way for a new health and safety management system (ISO 45001). Eventually, the energy management system (ISO 50001) will be revised. These four standards cover many of the requirements that businesses must fulfill to move towards sustainability. With the common framework, it should be a relatively straightforward process to integrate these requirements when expanding the scope of management systems. The Plan-Do-Check-Act model remains, as does the commitment to auditing, management reviews, and continual improvement. Investing in ISO management systems standards through CSA Group just became smarter and more powerful! Proceed with confidence. 

      Layout of this handbook 

      The handbook is divided into four sections that cover most of the CAN/CSA-ISO 14001 requirements. This handbook, together with the CAN/CSA-ISO 14001 Annex, should give even a newcomer to EMS a solid grasp of what is intended and how to achieve an organization's intended outcomes. In this handbook, extracted text from the 2016 edition of CAN/CSA-ISO 14001 will be presented in shaded boxes.
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