Life Cycle Perspective Flashcards
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In ISO 14001:2015, what does 'control and influence' mean in the context of life cycle perspective?
Answer: The degree to which an organization can affect environmental outcomes at various life cycle stages
Organizations are expected to exert control where they can and exercise influence where direct control is not possible, across the relevant stages of the life cycle.
Which life cycle stage involves transforming raw materials into a finished product?
Answer: Production and manufacturing stage
The production and manufacturing stage is where raw materials are processed and assembled into finished products, often involving significant energy use and waste generation.
How should an organization address environmental aspects associated with outsourced processes under ISO 14001:2015?
Answer: Ensure outsourced processes are controlled or influenced from an environmental perspective
ISO 14001:2015 requires organizations to determine the level of control or influence they can exert over outsourced processes that may affect their environmental performance.
Which of the following represents a downstream life cycle stage an organization should consider?
Answer: Customer use of the product
Customer use is a downstream stage where environmental impacts such as energy consumption or emissions may occur after the product leaves the organization.
What environmental aspect is most directly associated with the transportation and delivery life cycle stage?
Answer: Carbon dioxide emissions from vehicle fuel combustion
Transportation and delivery involves the combustion of fuel in vehicles, generating greenhouse gas emissions such as CO2 as a key environmental aspect.
Why is considering the design stage particularly important when applying a life cycle perspective?
Answer: Design decisions influence environmental impacts throughout the product's entire life
Decisions made during design — such as material choices, energy requirements, and end-of-life options — have a multiplying effect on environmental impacts across the entire product lifecycle.
What does ISO 14001:2015 Clause 8.1 require regarding life cycle perspective in operational planning?
Answer: Organizations must consider life cycle perspective when establishing process controls
Clause 8.1 requires organizations to consider life cycle perspective when planning, implementing, controlling, and maintaining processes to meet EMS requirements.