ISO 14001 Foundation Certification EMS Planning and Objectives 2

Question 1

When setting environmental objectives under ISO 14001:2015, which criteria must they meet?

Accepted Answer

They must be consistent with the environmental policy, measurable, and monitored

Answer

Environmental objectives must be consistent with the environmental policy, measurable where practicable, monitored, communicated, and updated as appropriate.

Question 2

What must be included in plans for achieving environmental objectives under ISO 14001:2015?

Accepted Answer

What will be done, required resources, responsible persons, completion timeline, and how results will be evaluated

Answer

Plans for achieving objectives must include what will be done, required resources, who is responsible, the timeline, and how results will be evaluated and integrated into operations.

Question 3

In ISO 14001:2015 planning, what is the purpose of identifying compliance obligations?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the organization knows what legal and other requirements it must adhere to

Answer

Identifying compliance obligations ensures the organization knows all legal requirements and voluntary commitments it must adhere to, integrating them into EMS planning.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key input when planning an EMS under ISO 14001:2015?

Accepted Answer

Results from evaluating significant environmental aspects and compliance obligations

Answer

Planning an EMS requires using the results of identifying significant environmental aspects and compliance obligations as key inputs to determine what actions and controls are needed.

Question 5

How should environmental objectives relate to the organization's significant environmental aspects?

Accepted Answer

At least some objectives should address significant environmental aspects where the organization can exert influence

Answer

While not every aspect requires a specific objective, the standard expects that significant environmental aspects inform and influence the setting of environmental objectives.

ISO 14001 Foundation Certification Practice Test

ISO 14001 Foundation Certification Practice Test

ISO 14001 Foundation Certification EMS Planning and Objectives 2