Understanding the Core of ISO 14001:2015 with Clause 6.1.2

In this episode of 'Lead the Standard,' hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton delve into the critical importance of Clause 6.1.2 in ISO 14001:2015, which underpins the entire Environmental Management System (EMS). They discuss how identifying significant environmental aspects influences the planning, operations, evaluation, and improvement stages of the EMS. Through an integration model, they explain how Clause 6.1.2 ties into various other clauses, ensuring that the system remains strategic and relevant. The episode emphasizes the cyclical nature of EMS and the importance of continuous improvement. Tune in for insights on effectively implementing and monitoring your EMS to achieve sustainable and strategic environmental management.

Notable timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Clause 6.1.2 in ISO 14001:2015

• 00:37 Meet the Hosts: Kelly and Jackie

• 00:57 The Importance of Clause 6.1.2

• 02:08 Visualizing Environmental Aspect Integration

• 07:33 Planning: The First Step in EMS

• 11:32 Support: Building Awareness and Resources

• 17:02 Operations: Implementing and Controlling Processes

• 21:05 Visualizing Complex Systems

• 22:15 Performance Evaluation and Monitoring

• 23:15 Internal Audits and Management Review

• 26:51 Improvement and Continuous Cycle

• 30:25 Summary and Key Points

• 33:59 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview

The links we promised

• Read the LTS Article: https://blog.auditortrainingonline.com/lead-the-standard/2025-14

• ATOL: https://auditortrainingonline.com/

• Connect with Jackie:

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiestapleton/

o https://jackiestapleton.com/

o Jackies Book is coming register for pre-sale now…. https://jackiestapleton.myflodesk.com/leadthestandardbook

• Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellytaylor-au/

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