ISO 14006:2020 pdf free
ISO 14006:2020 pdf free.Environmental management systems – Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign
When establishing the scope of an EMS related to ecodesign, an organization should consider its product-related environmental aspects, sphere of influence, and defined responsibilities within design and development. It is essential to include design and development within the scope of an EMS if it is related to ecodesign, since it has major influence on the product’s environmental performance.
The scope applies to every stage in the life cycle of a product. Although any stage and environmental aspect may be excluded according to an inability to influence or control, organizations are encouraged to consider opportunities associated with expanding their sphere of influence to reduce any adverse environmental impacts of their products.
While determining the scope, the organization should identify the boundaries of design and development (e.g. in-house or outsourced) and its applicability to the EMS, particularly in reference to its activities and products (new or redesigned), and including its authority and ability to exercise control and influence.
The organization should integrate EMS requirements and life cycle thinking into its various business functions. Design and development should interact, as applicable, with business functions relevant to new and modified products (see Clause 11). Business functions can be internal (e.g. procurement,marketing, research and development, human resources, manufacturing, customer/after sales service,refurbishment, remanufacturing) or external (e.g. suppliers, consultants, distributors, vendors, service providers, recyclers).
When defining the scope of an EMS or determining the significant environmental aspects, an important issue is what an organization and its management can control or influence. Many organizations and their top management tend to narrow the EMS scope, e.g. companies focusing only on their manufacturing systems.
However, an organization with a leadership that applies life cycle thinking can turn environmental challenges into potential new business opportunities and products. The result could be new or modified business models and products that can enable direct or indirect involvement by the organization in the different life cycle stages of the product to gain control and influence. Changing business models and products can also lead to closer collaboration between organizations within the value chain.ISO 14006 pdf free download.
