Has Your ISO Standard been amended? How To Implement the Climate Change Amendment in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
We are writing to share some significant updates regarding the ISO standards that are crucial for your quality management systems. Recent amendments have been made to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, which also impacts AS9100:2016 by default. These amendments introduce new "Climate Change" requirements to Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of the standards. Here’s a detailed overview of what these changes entail and how to implement the climate change amendment in AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
Key Amendments to ISO Standards:
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 have been updated to include climate change considerations. The specific changes are as follows:
Section 4.1: Organizations must now determine whether climate change is a relevant issue.
Section 4.2: A note has been added stating that relevant interested parties can have requirements related to climate change.
These updates are designed to ensure that organizations are considering the impacts of climate change in their quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems.
Suggestions on How to Incorporate These Changes
To help you integrate these new requirements, we have outlined some potential updates to your Manual and/or applicable Management System forms that can demonstrate the incorporation of the new requirement into your Management System:
Management Review Agenda:
Add a line item: "Is Climate Change Relevant to our Management System at this time?" Include a response field with Yes or No, and if Yes, describe the requirements, issues, and actions being taken.
Risk Analysis Process Form:
Add a specific line item for "Climate Change" based on a review of customer and regulatory requirements.
Management Systems Manual:
Update the sections on understanding the organization and its context (Section 4.1) and understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties (Section 4.2) to reflect the new climate change requirements.
Examples of What Auditors Are Looking For
Auditors will be looking for evidence that your organization has assessed whether climate change is a relevant issue. This may include:
Documenting the assessment in your risk analysis.
Reviewing customer contracts and regulatory requirements for climate change considerations.
Including climate change discussions in management reviews.
Broader Impacts and Future Prospects
These amendments are part of a broader effort to enhance the resilience and sustainability of organizations in the face of climate change. By integrating these requirements, your organization can better manage risks and opportunities related to climate change, ensuring long-term sustainability and compliance with international standards.
