Auditing With Climate Change Requirements In ISO 9001:2015 QMS – 3  ======= Impact of climate change on the scope of the QMS   As you are aware that following are the amendments in ISO 9001:2015 QMS standard:   Clause 4.1 – Added requirement – The organization needs to determine whether climate change is a relevant issue.   Clause 4.2 – Added note – Relevant interested parties can have needs and expectations related to climate change.   In this connection, the auditor job should be to know:   (1)   How the organization determined whether climat ..read more

Auditing With Climate Change Requirements In ISO 9001:2015 QMS – 2 ======= Auditing considerations related to clause 4.2 of ISO 9001:2015 QMS standard   Clause 4.2 of ISO 9001:2015 QMS standard now has an added note that states, “Relevant interested parties can have needs and expectations related to climate change.”   An auditor needs to find out whether the organization determined the existence of applicable requirements related to climate change from relevant interested parties.   First, we must understand who can be the ‘relevant interested parties’ that can have re ..read more

Auditing With Climate Change Requirements In ISO 9001:2015 QMS – 1 ======= As you are aware that ISO member bodies unanimously approved ISO’s commitment to action on climate change. This ISO’s commitment is known as London Declaration. Thereafter, in February 2024, amendments to over 30 of ISO’s management system standards, including ISO 9001:2015 QMS standard, have been issued to include climate change considerations. Accordingly, clause 4.1 and clause 4.2 of ISO 9001:2015 QMS standard have been amended by adding the following requirement and note:   Clause 4.1 – Added requirement – The ..read more

International Standard on "Event sustainability management systems" =======  ISO 20121:2024 stands as a beacon for event sustainability management systems, offering comprehensive requirements and practical guidance for implementation. This standard serves as a guiding light for organizations, facilitating the seamless integration of sustainability principles into all aspects of event planning and execution. By addressing social, economic, and environmental impacts, ISO 20121:2024 becomes useful for events aiming to create a positive and lasting legacy. It applies universally, ir ..read more

Standards on Social responsibility or accountability - ISO 26000:2010, SA8000®:2014 and IS 26001:2024 ======= Introduction  In today’s globalized and interconnected world, the concepts of social responsibility (SR), social accountability (SA), and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have gained paramount significance in shaping ethical business practices. Social responsibility (SR) emphasizes an organization’s duty to act in ways that benefit society at large, beyond mere profit-making objectives. Social accountability (SA) holds organizations accountable for their impact on society, en ..read more

Transforming Traditional Quality Management System (Traditional QMS) To Digital Quality Management System (Digital QMS) =======  Please read the earlier blog article on "Quality Management System (QMS) and Digital Quality Management System (Digital QMS) by clicking THIS LINK.  Certainly, transforming a traditional quality management system (traditional QMS) to a digital quality management system (digital QMS) can streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve overall quality management system of an organization. Here are a few steps an organization can take to transi ..read more

Quality Management System (QMS) and Digital Quality Management System (Digital QMS)  ======= Quality Management System (QMS)   In ISO 9000:2015 standard, the definition of a "quality management system (QMS)" is described as a set of interrelated or interacting elements of an organization to establish policies and objectives, and processes to achieve those objectives.   This definition emphasizes the structured approach organizations should take to ensure quality in their processes, products, and services. It involves establishing clear policies and objectives related t ..read more

Newly ISO President’s Vision: Enhancing Global Impact Through Innovation and Collaboration ==== Dr. Sung Hwan Cho, who hails from Korea, assumed the role of ISO President in January 2024 for a two-year tenure. In his inaugural address, he outlines his vision for ISO’s pivotal role in addressing global challenges and fostering collaboration.   Five Key Pillars   Dr. Cho wishes to focus on many issues including five key pillars, namely (1) ISO Governance, (2) Commitment to climate-aligned international standards, (3) Addressing the dangers of misuse of artificial intelligence ..read more

Understanding the Urgency of Climate Change =======  Climate change is no longer a distant threat relegated to the future; it's a reality that affects both the affluent and the impoverished, transcending national boundaries and socioeconomic divides. As industrial systems continue to churn out waste, depleting natural resources, the toll on our planet becomes increasingly evident. The wake-up call has been sounded by a confluence of crises – from the global pandemic to erratic weather patterns, devastating forest fires, failed crops, and extreme weather events. What's alarming i ..read more

Management System Standards and Climate Change =======   Gist of the article written by Nigel H Croft, JTCG Chair, and published at the ISO website on 16 February 2023 ======= The ISO Joint Technical Coordination Group for Management System Standards (JTCG) has been actively discussing the implications of ISO’s “London Declaration on Climate Action” since early 2022. Instead of forming a Task Force, JTCG held a series of meetings to decide how ISO’s suite of Management System Standards (MSS) can contribute to climate action.   Nigel H Croft, JTCG Chair, outlines three categ ..read more