ISO 14001 internal audit
ISO 14001 internal audit of the environmental management system
We carry out the ISO 14001 internal audit in line with your organisation's procedures, to identify opportunities for improvement and reach the external audit with the system in order.
- ISO 14001
- EMS · environmental management
- In line with your procedures
What is an ISO 14001 internal audit
The ISO 14001 internal audit reviews how the organisation manages its environmental aspects and whether the environmental management system meets the standard and works effectively. It can be carried out by competent internal staff or by an external auditor.
Objectives
What the audit verifies
Through the internal audit, our objectives are to:
Opportunities for improvement
Compliance with environmental legislation, waste management, document management and other aspects.
Alignment with the standard
We verify that the EMS meets the requirements of ISO 14001 and of the system in place.
Implementation and effectiveness
We check that the system is applied correctly and is effective.
Awareness
We reinforce environmental awareness among people in the organisation.
Benefits of the ISO 14001 internal audit
- Transparency and image
- An improved public image and reputation for the organisation.
- Lower environmental risk
- Greater environmental safety, with fewer risks and incidents.
- Waste management
- New insight into how waste is managed and handled.
- Efficiency
- Better energy and resource performance.
Process
How we carry out the audit
A structured process, adapted to the organisation's procedures and timetable.
- 01
Planning
We define scope, criteria, timetable and people to be interviewed.
- 02
Document review
We review the system's documentation and records.
- 03
Audit
Interviews, observation and review of evidence across processes.
- 04
Report
Conformities, nonconformities and opportunities for improvement.
- 05
Follow-up
Support to define and close corrective actions.
Frequently asked questions about the ISO 14001 internal audit
Is an internal audit mandatory under ISO 14001?
Yes. The standard requires the organisation to carry out internal audits at planned intervals to check that the system meets its requirements and is applied effectively.
How often does it need to be done?
The standard calls for a planned audit programme. In practice, most organisations audit at least once per annual cycle, ahead of the external audit.
Why use an external auditor?
The auditor must be competent and impartial with respect to the activity being audited. An external auditor brings independence and a fresh perspective, particularly in smaller organisations.
What happens if nonconformities are found?
They are recorded in the report and the organisation defines corrective actions. Closing them before the external audit helps ensure the system is in order.
Let's plan your ISO 14001 internal audit.
Tell us the scope of your system and when the external audit is planned, and we will propose how to organise it.