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ISO 14001 Β· Lecture 06 of 30

Understanding the Organization and Its Context (Clause 4.1)

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  • Clause 4.1 requires identifying internal and external issues that affect EMS outcomes.
  • External issues include regulatory, climate, technological, market, and physical environmental conditions.
  • Internal issues include culture, strategy, capabilities, resources, and existing performance.
  • PESTLE, SWOT, and stakeholder mapping are practical tools for analyzing context.
  • Context analysis shapes everything downstream including risks, scope, and objectives.

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