ISO 14001 - EMAS

Question 1

Name five major differences between ISO 14001 and EMAS

Answer 1

E: regulation system that verifies - I: standard that certifies

E: mandatory env. statement - I: no requirement.

E: mandatory initial environmental review - I: no requirement.

E: regulated by the EU - I: international

E: logo - I: no logo.

Question 2

Assessments that are mandatory to carry out according to ISO 14001 but not EMAS (3st)

Answer 2

• identify internal and external issues
• Defining needs and expectations of external parties
• Identifying risk and opportunities

Question 3

Documents that are mandatory to produce according to EMAS but not ISO 14001(2st)

Answer 3

• Initial environmental review
• Environmental statement

Question 4

What must be included in the env. statement according to EMAS (5 ex):

Answer 4

• the org’s structure and activities
• env. policy and management system
• env. aspects and impacts
• objectives and targets
• env. performance and compliance with applicable env. law