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Reviewed 26 October 2026. Original publication date retained: 2023-04-27.
An environmental management system can organise the way a business identifies and manages its environmental responsibilities. A decision to seek certification should not rely on assumed savings, customer acceptance or a guaranteed environmental result.
Questions to follow in an audit
- Which activities and impacts would the proposed scope cover?
- What customer assurance or business need supports certification?
- How will the organisation evaluate its environmental objectives?
Connect the records with practice
Compare the proposed scope with the organisation's activities, responsibilities, objectives and the evidence available for independent assessment.
These are illustrative audit trails, not findings about a named organisation, technical instructions or a guarantee of a particular result. The appropriate evidence depends on the activities, risks and agreed scope. The organisation remains responsible for its operations and legal obligations.
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Further reading: ISO environmental management.