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Identifying Environmental Aspects and Impacts (Clause 6.1.2)

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  • Clause 6.1.2 requires systematic identification of aspects within the EMS scope.
  • The 2015 lifecycle perspective extends aspects across the full product life from raw materials to disposal.
  • Direct aspects are controlled by the organization while indirect aspects can only be influenced.
  • Techniques include process mapping, input-output analysis, site walkdowns, and lifecycle assessment.
  • Impacts fall into six categories spanning air, water, land, resources, energy, and waste.

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