ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Checklist
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4. Context of the Organization
Ensures understanding of internal and external issues affecting the EMS and stakeholder requirements.
Description of the Organization's Manufacturing Activities
Identification of Relevant External Issues (e.g., regulatory changes, community concerns, market trends)
Identification of Relevant Internal Issues (e.g., organizational structure, resource availability, technological capabilities)
Stakeholders Considered in EMS (Select all that apply)
Summary of Stakeholder Requirements and Expectations (related to environmental performance)
Number of manufacturing sites included in the EMS scope
Geographic Scope of EMS (e.g., local, regional, national, international)
5. Leadership
Verification of management commitment, environmental policy, roles, responsibilities, and authorities.
Documented Environmental Policy Statement
Environmental Policy Communication Method
Number of Management Representatives
Description of Management Representative Responsibilities
Management Review Frequency
Date of Last Management Review
Summary of Key Outcomes from Last Management Review
Confirmation of Top Management Commitment to EMS
6. Planning
Addresses aspects, impacts, legal requirements, objectives, environmental management programs, and risks and opportunities.
Identify Significant Environmental Aspects of Manufacturing Processes
Quantify Environmental Impact of Identified Aspects (e.g., kg CO2 emissions per unit produced)
Which Legal and Other Requirements (environmental) are applicable to the manufacturing facility?
Describe Objectives and Targets for Reducing Significant Environmental Impacts
Target Completion Date for Environmental Objective 1
Select the type of Environmental Management Program for Significant Aspect 1
Describe the Risk and Opportunity Assessment Process for Environmental Impacts in Manufacturing.
7. Support
Covers resources, competence, awareness, communication, documented information, and operational control specific to manufacturing processes.
Number of trained personnel in environmental aspects.
Method of communication of environmental information to employees.
Last date of environmental awareness training.
Documented procedure for maintaining competence of personnel involved in the EMS.
Types of documented information maintained for the EMS.
Upload evidence of environmental awareness training records.
Is there a designated person(s) responsible for maintaining documented information?
8. Operation
Focuses on manufacturing processes, including waste management, energy consumption, water usage, pollution prevention, and material handling.
Monthly Water Usage (m³)
Total Energy Consumption (kWh)
Waste Streams Generated (Select all that apply)
Details of 'Other' Waste (if applicable)
Pollution Control Equipment Operational Status
Date of Last Equipment Maintenance (Pollution Control)
Description of any deviations from planned operational controls.
Recent Air Emission Test Results
Raw Material Sourcing Sustainability Assessment (High, Medium, Low)
Time of Daily Noise Level Monitoring
9. Performance Evaluation
Covers monitoring, measurement, evaluation, internal audits, and management review related to EMS performance.
Number of Internal Audits Conducted This Period
Date of Last Management Review
Summary of Findings from Last Management Review
Number of Non-Conformities Identified During Internal Audits
Which of the following performance indicators are regularly monitored?
Describe Corrective Actions Taken for Major Non-Conformities
Date of Next Scheduled Internal Audit
Percentage of Objectives Met This Period
Details on any incidents related to environmental aspects (e.g., spills, releases)
10. Improvement
Addresses nonconformity and corrective action, incident investigation, emergency preparedness and response, and continual improvement within the manufacturing environment.
Description of Nonconformity (if applicable)
Root Cause Analysis of Incident/Nonconformity
Estimated Cost of Corrective Action
Date Corrective Action Planned
Date Corrective Action Completed
Description of Corrective Action Taken
Associated Manufacturing Processes Affected by Incident
Severity of Incident (for risk assessment)
Supporting Documentation (e.g., photos, test results)
Specific Manufacturing Aspects & Impacts
Detailed review of environmental impacts arising directly from manufacturing processes (e.g., emissions, noise, wastewater).
Describe significant environmental aspects related to raw material usage.
Estimate annual greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing processes (in tonnes CO2e).
Which of the following manufacturing processes generate significant wastewater?
What is the primary method for noise reduction around the manufacturing facility?
Upload an updated map showing potential spill impact zones and containment measures.
Record the average daily water consumption (in cubic meters) for manufacturing operations.
Date of last assessment of air emissions compliance.
Describe measures taken to minimize VOC emissions during painting/coating operations.
Waste Management (Manufacturing)
Specific controls and procedures related to the management of all types of manufacturing waste.
Total Waste Generated (kg/month)
Waste Types Generated (Select all that apply)
Details of 'Other' Waste Type (if selected)
Waste Disposal Method(s)
Details of 'Other' Disposal Method (if selected)
Waste Manifests (Last 12 months)
Percentage of Waste Recycled (%)
Last Waste Audit Date
Energy Efficiency (Manufacturing)
Assessment of energy consumption, conservation measures, and compliance with energy-related regulations.
Annual Electricity Consumption (kWh)
Annual Natural Gas Consumption (therms)
Total Energy Costs (USD)
Primary Energy Source(s)
Description of Energy Efficiency Initiatives Implemented
Energy Efficiency Technologies Utilized (check all that apply)
Date of last Energy Audit
Summary of Energy Audit Findings and Recommendations
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