Environmental audit
AQC group's certified auditors evaluate a supplier's commitment with the environmental responsible practices and ensure that your suppliers comply with local and international environmental laws and standards, especially compliance with the international environmental standard ISO 14001.
Supplier audits > Environmental audit
WHICH IS THE TARGET OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT?
An environmental audit is a systematic, documented assessment carried out to determine how an organization complies with environmental laws and regulations, as well as its own environmental policies and objectives.
This evaluation focuses on identifying opportunities for improvement in the management of the environmental aspects of the organization.
The ISO 14001 standard and environmental auditing are closely related and complement each other in the context of environmental management.
The ISO 14001 standard offers a common framework for implementing an effective environmental management system.
This framework includes requirements to identify significant environmental aspects, establish environmental objectives and goals, and carry out operational controls and documented procedures.
The environmental audit measures the organization's compliance with these requirements, helps detect areas for improvement, and is used to evaluate the organization's compliance with the requirements of ISO 14001, as well as relevant environmental laws and regulations. The environmental audit also provides an opportunity for the organization to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.
WHICH ARE THE MAIN ITEMS TO CHECK?
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SUPPLIER PROFILE: name, contact details, license verification, etc.
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EMPLOYEES AND WORKFORCE: number of employees in management, environment, total number of workers and experience, etc.
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT.
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MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT.
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RESOURCE CONSUMPTION.
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SEWAGE.
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GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. PREVENTION OF POLLUTION, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES.
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PREVENTION OF SOIL POLLUTION.
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PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF SERIOUS INCIDENTS.
WHICH ARE THE BENEFITS?
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Ensure that your suppliers comply with both local and international environmental regulations.
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Protect the reputation of your brand by demonstrating your respect for the environment.
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Demonstrate to your customers that you are environmentally friendly.
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Achieve a better understanding of the environmental impact generated by your suppliers.
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Prepare your supplier to obtain ISO 14001 certification.
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The main objective of the factory audit is to provide to the buyer a valuable information about a potential new supplier. This evaluation determines the supplier's ability to successfully fulfill a production order in the future, thus ensuring that the required quality and efficiency standards are met.
