BSI’s Executive Overview of ISO 14001:2004 course provides a high level overview of environmental management systems (EMS) and ISO 14001. This course is designed for executives interested in how to support and optimize a management system and realize the benefits to their organization. An experienced instructor will discuss the major sub-clauses in ISO 14001, focusing on the role of management and executive responsibility. Students gain valuable knowledge of the roles of top management, how to support a process-based management system, and the benefits to the organization. Students are encouraged to ask questions about ISO 14001 as it applies to their industry and organization.
Learning objectives
- Understand environmental management definitions, concepts, and guidelines
- Understand the requirements of the ISO 14001 standard
- Understand the importance and benefits of an EMS
- Understand top management’s role in supporting an ISO 14001 system
- Identify and evaluate the benefits of a management system
- Understand impacts of a registered environmental management system
- Recognize the value of your investment in an environmental management system
Course materials
Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials.
Who should attend
- Presidents, vice presidents, CEOs
- Senior management
- Managers whose duties include operating a management system
- Managers who wish to bolster support for their environmental management system
Prerequisite
This is an introductory course designed for individuals with little or no previous knowledge of ISO 14001 or environmental management systems.
