Environmental management - Environmental performance evaluation - Guidelines

Designation Number:
ISO 14031
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
13.020.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

This International Standard provides guidelines for the design and use of environmental performance evaluation (EPE) within an organization. It is applicable to all organizations, regardless of type, size, location and complexity. This document does not establish environmental performance levels. It is not intended for use for the establishment of any other environmental management system (EMS) conformity requirements.

The guidance in this document can be used to support an organization’s own approach to EPE including its commitments to compliance with legal and other requirements, the prevention of pollution and continual improvement, among others.

Project need:

To maintain alignment with international requirements (new edition of adoption). This proposed New Edition is being developed at the request of TC 207 MC. It will provide the industry with guidelines for the design and use of environmental performance evaluation (EPE) within an organization.

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