1-Day Training Agenda for ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems) 

Objective: To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of ISO 14001:2015 standards, its principles, and how to implement and manage an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) within an organization. 

| Registration & Welcome 

• Activity: Sign-in, welcome coffee, and distribution of materials. 

• Objective: Get participants settled and ready for the training. 

| Introduction to ISO 14001:2015 

• Topics: 

• Overview of ISO 14001:2015 

• Key terms and definitions 

• Benefits of implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) 

• Objective: Understand the purpose, scope, and global relevance of ISO 14001. 

| Structure of ISO 14001:2015 (High-Level Structure – Annex SL) 

• Topics: 

• The 10 clauses of ISO 14001:2015 

• Relationship with other management system standards (ISO 9001, ISO 45001) 

• Context of the organization and risk-based thinking 

• Objective: Learn the structure and key clauses of ISO 14001 and how it aligns with other standards. 

| Morning Break 

| Key Requirements of ISO 14001:2015 

• Topics: 

• Context of the Organization (Clause 4) 

• Leadership (Clause 5) 

• Planning (Clause 6) 

• Support (Clause 7) 

• Objective: Understand the core requirements, focusing on the organization’s environmental context, leadership commitment, and planning actions. 

| Lunch Break 

| Key Requirements of ISO 14001:2015 (continued) 

• Topics: 

• Operations (Clause 8) 

• Performance Evaluation (Clause 9) 

• Improvement (Clause 10) 

• Objective: Continue exploring the operational controls, evaluation, and continual improvement of the EMS. 

| Environmental Aspects, Impacts, and Legal Requirements 

• Topics: 

• Identifying and assessing environmental aspects and impacts 

• Life cycle perspective 

• Legal and compliance obligations 

• Objective: Learn how to identify environmental aspects, assess their impacts, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. 

| Afternoon Break 

| Implementation and Documentation of EMS 

• Topics: 

• Required documented information 

• Developing policies, objectives, and procedures 

• EMS implementation process 

• Integrating EMS with other management systems (e.g., quality, safety) 

• Objective: Understand how to effectively document and implement an EMS in accordance with ISO 14001:2015. 

| Internal Auditing and Certification Process 

• Topics: 

• Conducting internal audits (Clause 9.2) 

• Management review (Clause 9.3) 

• Certification process and auditor expectations 

• Objective: Learn the audit requirements and certification process to maintain compliance with ISO 14001:2015. 

| Q&A and Closing Remarks 

• Topics: 

• Open floor for questions 

• Recap of the day’s learning 

• Objective: Clarify any remaining doubts and reinforce key takeaways from the session.