CEN - EN ISO 14002-2
Environmental management systems - Guidelines for using ISO 14001 to address environmental aspects and conditions within an environmental topic area - Part 2: Water
| Organization: | CEN |
| Publication Date: | 1 May 2023 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 48 |
| ICS Code (Environmental management): | 13.020.10 |
| ICS Code (Water quality in general): | 13.060.01 |
| ICS Code (Management systems): | 03.100.70 |
scope:
This document gives general guidelines for organizations seeking to address water-related environmental aspects, environmental impacts, environmental conditions, and the associated risks and opportunities within an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001.
The document addresses issues for environmental management related to water quantity and quality, such as water withdrawal, efficient use of water, and water discharge, as well as approaches to cope with water-related events such as flooding and droughts. The document considers the interconnections of water with other environmental media and takes a holistic approach to the management of water due to its impacts on ecosystems, ecosystem services, related biodiversity, as well as human life and well-being.
This document is applicable to organizations irrespective of their size, type, financial resources, location and sector. It is applicable to all types of water and considers a life cycle perspective.
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