ISO 14001 environmental management system — recurring schedule
A list of checks and obligations with their cadence, ready to add to your agenda.
Universal kit, valid in any country, for organisations running an environmental management system to ISO 14001:2015, whether certified or not. Covers the system's recurring cycle: context and interested parties analysis, environmental aspects register, improvement programme, evaluation of legal compliance, internal audit, management review, environmental training, emergency drills and certification body visits. It does NOT cover statutory obligations themselves, which live in the thematic kits on waste, air emissions, water discharges, hazardous substances and energy, nor EMAS registration.
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- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 01
Hold the management review
Top management reviews the environmental management system at planned intervals, considering the status of previous actions, changes in context, environmental performance, the results of audits and of the compliance evaluation, communications from interested parties, the adequacy of resources and opportunities for improvement. The evidence is the signed management review record, with decisions and assigned actions. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must follow the internal audits and the compliance evaluation of the same cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 02
Plan the certification body visit
For certified organisations, agree and prepare the certification body's periodic visit: surveillance audits in the two intermediate years and a recertification audit before the certificate's three-year expiry. The evidence is the certification body's audit report together with the valid certificate. Applies only to organisations holding an ISO 14001 certificate issued by an accredited body, whereas those applying the standard without certification have no such duty. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 12 months since the last inspectionRecommendedISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 §9.6 (sorveglianza) e §9.6.3 (ricertificazione)Source - 03
Test the environmental emergency response
Run and document a practical test of the response to the identified environmental emergency situations — spill, fire with environmental consequences, release to the sewer — checking procedures, spill kit availability and the reachability of emergency contacts, and update the procedures based on the outcome. The evidence is the drill record with the improvement points identified. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have identified potential environmental emergencies, and it may be combined with the fire evacuation drill provided the record documents the environmental aspects. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 04
Deliver and record the environmental training
Determine the competence needed by people whose work affects environmental performance and compliance obligations, deliver the necessary training and verify its effectiveness, and make all staff aware of the policy, the significant aspects and the consequences of not following procedures. The evidence is the signed training records, the certificates and the effectiveness evaluation. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system, keeping this training distinct from the legally mandated health and safety training, which has its own intervals. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 05
Update the context and interested parties analysis
Review the internal and external issues relevant to the environmental management system, the interested parties with their needs and expectations, and the resulting risks and opportunities. The evidence is the dated context analysis document showing that the review took place. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must also be reviewed off-cycle after organisational changes, new sites, new activities or new binding requirements. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 06
Review the environmental improvement programme
Check progress on the environmental objectives and on the related action plan — what will be done, with what resources, by whom, by when and how results will be evaluated — updating owners and deadlines and documenting deviations. The evidence is the updated programme showing each action's status at the review date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system that have set environmental objectives: a six-monthly cycle is advisable because reviewing only once a year almost always makes it impossible to recover late actions. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 07
Run the internal environmental management system audit
Conduct internal audits at planned intervals, following a programme that reflects the importance of the processes and the results of previous audits, with competent and impartial auditors, covering all the standard's requirements and all processes over the cycle. The evidence is the audit programme, the audit plans, the audit reports and the nonconformity records. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: audits must precede the management review and, in certified organisations, the certification body's surveillance visit. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
- 08
Carry out the evaluation of legal compliance
Verify, requirement by requirement, compliance with the legal requirements and the other requirements the organisation subscribes to, starting from an up-to-date register of applicable requirements; the findings feed the improvement programme. The evidence is the compliance evaluation record, showing the outcome for each requirement and its date. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system: the register of requirements must be kept continuously up to date because environmental law changes often, while the formal evaluation follows the planned cycle. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
every 6 months since the last inspectionCompany ruleISO 14001:2015 §9.1.2 (in combinato con §6.1.3)Source - 09
Update the environmental aspects and impacts register
Review the identification of the environmental aspects of activities, products and services, including abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations, and re-determine which of them are significant using the defined criteria. The evidence is the updated register with its date and the significance criteria applied. Applies to organisations with an ISO 14001 environmental management system and must be updated immediately when a new process, substance or installation is introduced, without waiting for the periodic deadline. Cadence to be confirmed on the cited source.
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