ISO 14001:2015 - Implementing an Environmental Management System
Course Objectives
This two-day course is a summary of how to implement an environmental management system (EMS). It covers planning, implementing and formalizing (through documentation and training) an EMS. The course draws on the practical experiences of Cosensa's Training professionals who have implemented EMS systems in a variety of organisations. The course covers all the elements of EMS implementation, including policy, identifying and assessing aspects and impacts, and internal communications. The course focuses specifically on ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS requirements. For in-house purposes, it is also possible to provide a tailored course to meet requirements on request.
Contents
- The various standards - ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit Regulation (EMAR), BS 8555.
- The 2015 version of ISO 14001
- Planning the EMS implementation programme
- Timescales and resources that will be required
- An integrated approach
- Identification and assessment of environmental aspects and impacts: Environmental performance measures
- Legislation issues. Stakeholder analyses
- Policy, objectives and target setting
- Documentation methods
- Training issues
Who should attend
- Personnel wishing to learn about the requirements and implications of implementing an EMS.
- Representatives from organizations wishing to implement ISO 14001, or Eco-Management and Audit systems.
Course benefits
This programme provides the knowledge to allow you to undertake a self assessment and then start the implementation process within your own organization. Delegates should also find that it instils the confidence required to identify environmental aspects and impacts relevant to your organisation.
Additional information
The course uses a combination of tutorials and workshops. Workshops include identification and evaluation of aspects and impacts and drawing up an improvement programme. Group work allows interaction and feedback from other participants.
Certificates
All delegates who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of attendance.
Trainers background
The trainer for this course has been delivering ISO 14001 Consultancy and Training for over 18 years. She is a recognised expert in this field and currently serves as a NEBOSH Examiner for the Environmental Certificate.
