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Establish, implement, and maintain an environmental management system awareness program.


CONTROL ID
15200
CONTROL TYPE
Establish/Maintain Documentation
CLASSIFICATION
Preventive

SUPPORTING AND SUPPORTED CONTROLS



This Control directly supports the implied Control(s):
  • Establish, implement, and maintain training plans., CC ID: 00828

There are no implementation support Controls.


SELECTED AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS COMPLIED WITH



  • the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential environmental impacts associated with their work; (§ 7.3 ¶ 1 b), ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, Third Edition)
  • the environmental policy; (§ 7.3 ¶ 1 a), ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, Third Edition)
  • the implications of not conforming with the environmental management system requirements, including not fulfilling the organization's compliance obligations. (§ 7.3 ¶ 1 d), ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, Third Edition)
  • their contribution to the effectiveness of the environmental management system, including the benefits of enhanced environmental performance; (§ 7.3 ¶ 1 c), ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, Third Edition)
  • An organization should develop and maintain adequate documented information to ensure that its environmental management system is operating effectively, is understood by persons working under the control of the organization and other relevant interested parties, and that processes associated with th… (7.5.1 ¶ 1, ISO 14004:2016, Environmental management systems — General guidelines on implementation, Third Edition)
  • Determining significant environmental aspects and associated environmental impacts is necessary in order to determine where control or improvement is needed and to set priorities for management action (see 6.1.2.5) based primarily on environmental factors. The organization's environmental policy, en… (6.1.2.1 ¶ 3, ISO 14004:2016, Environmental management systems — General guidelines on implementation, Third Edition)
  • An understanding of an organization's environmental impacts related to determined environmental aspects is necessary when determining significance, especially those aspects that can lead to emergency situations. Many approaches are available. The organization should choose one that suits its needs. (6.1.2.4 ¶ 1, ISO 14004:2016, Environmental management systems — General guidelines on implementation, Third Edition)
  • Knowledge is an important resource for establishing or improving the environmental management system. When addressing future challenges, the organization should take into account its current knowledge base and determine how to acquire or access the necessary additional knowledge. (7.1 ¶ 4, ISO 14004:2016, Environmental management systems — General guidelines on implementation, Third Edition)
  • The organization should identify the necessary competencies to achieve the intended outcome of the environmental management system and address gaps, including taking actions when needed to acquire the necessary competence. Documented information can be useful to ensure that identified competency nee… (7.2 ¶ 4, ISO 14004:2016, Environmental management systems — General guidelines on implementation, Third Edition)
  • the enhancement of environmental management capabilities through competence, awareness and communication; (§ 5.7 ¶ 1 Bullet 2, ISO 14005:2019, Environmental management systems — Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation, Second Edition)
  • An organization, especially its top management, should raise awareness for the EMS and environmental performance. Awareness enhances knowledge and encourages a proactive environmental approach from persons doing work under the organization's control, which can ultimately contribute to the achievemen… (§ 5.7 ¶ 4, ISO 14005:2019, Environmental management systems — Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation, Second Edition)