BS EN ISO 14050:2020 pdf download.Environmental management – Vocabulary.
This document defines terms used in documents in the fields of environmental management systems and tools in support of sustainable development. These include management systems, auditing and other types of assessment, communications, footprinting studies, greenhouse gas mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
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3 Terms and definitions
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3.1 General terms relating to nianagement systems
3.1.1organization
person or group of people that has its own functions with responsibilities, authorities and relationships to achieve its objectives (3J..fi)
3.1.2interested party
stakeholder person or organization (ILl) that can affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision or activity
3.1.3 top management
person or group of people who directs and controls an organization (3d,1) at the highest level
3.1.4 management system
set of interrelated or interacting elements of an organization (ILl) to establish policies (IL) and objectives (3.L), as well as processes (1L9) to achieve those objectives
3.1.5 policy
intentions and direction of an organization (ILI). as formally expressed by its top management (1L3)
3.1.6 objective
result to be achieved
3.1.7 risk
effect of uncertainty
3.1.8hazard
potential source of injury or damage to the health of people, or damage to property or the environment (3.2.2)
3.1.9process
set of interrelated or interacting activities that uses or transforms inputs to deliver a result
3.1.10competence
ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results
3.1.11documented information
information required to be controlled and maintained by an organization (3.11) and the medium on which it is contained
3.1.12performance
measurable result
3.1.13continual improvement
recurring activity to enhance performance (3.L12)
3.1.14effectiveness
extent to which planned activities are realized and planned results achievea
3.1.15requirement
need or expectation that is stated, generally implied or obligatory
3.1.16conformity
fulfilment of a requirement (3.1L15)
3.1.17nonconformity
non-fulfilment of a requirement (3.1.15)
3.1.18corrective action
action to eliminate the cause(s) of a nonconformity (3.1.17) and to prevent recurrence
3.1.19audit
systematic and independent process (3.19) for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit criteria (3.4.44) are fulfilled.BS EN ISO 14050 pdf download.