Conditions for ISO 14001 implementation

Leadership direction and commitment

• Understand the main concepts of the ISO 14000 family;
• Identify the standard’s requirements and evaluate the organization’s current level of conformity;
• Demonstrate commitment and provide clear direction for implementation;
• Establish environmental policy, objectives and commitments;
• Provide the resources required for training and implementation.

People: a decisive factor

• Understand the meaning and purpose of environmental management;
• Recognize individual responsibilities for assigned work;
• Follow the requirements relevant to each activity.

Technology and equipment

• Provide the capability to control parameters affecting the environment;
• Meet applicable government and sector requirements.

Consulting expertise

• Relevant capability and experience in implementing ISO 14000 standards;
• A structured, appropriate and effective consulting approach;
• Specialists with experience in the organization’s field of activity.

An organization with sufficient internal competence can implement the system itself. Engaging a consultant is an optional source of support, not a mandatory requirement of ISO 14001.