ISO 14001:2015
Gap Analysis.
LR new ISO Standard Transition
Assessment Services
Gap Analysis
LR can support you with a range
of on-site assessment based
services to help you and your
organization plan for the
transition to ISO 14001:2015.
We can help you plan for a smooth
transition by confirming your
understanding of the changes
introduced by ISO 14001:2015 and
look at how you have introduced
these into your Environmental
Management System (EMS).
All of our assessment based
services are available in local
languages for all sizes and types of
organization. Our assessors are
industry experts and your
organization can directly benefit
from their experience and insight.
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Gap Analysis – At a glance
LR’s Gap Analysis assessment examines and reports on your management
systems’ readiness for transition. It focuses on how your management
system has addressed, or plans to address, the changes introduced
through the publication in ISO 14001:2015. Based upon the findings, your
assessor will advise whether your organization is ‘likely, partially likely or
unlikely’ to meet the new standard requirements.
Preparing for the Gap Analysis visit
In advance of the Gap Analysis visit, you should familiarize yourself with
the new and changed requirements within ISO 14001:2015. During the
visit, through a series of questions, our assessor will determine your
understanding of the new requirements and their implications on your
management system and hence your organizations readiness to complete
the transition successfully.
Do I get a report?
In advance of the Gap Analysis visit, you should familiarize yourself with
The Gap Analysis is reported using our Transition Tool which will ask you
for responses to probing questions regarding your understanding of the
changes and how you plan to implement them into your management
system. You will receive sufficient documented commentary to enable you
to plan your next steps towards a successful transition.
• Any ‘gaps’, especially where the response is ‘partial’ or ‘unlikely’, are
clearly identified and your assessor will discuss how these gaps may be
addressed in order to demonstrate compliance.
• Please note that the Gap Analysis is not a full assessment against the new
standard requirements and does not directly contribute towards ISO
14001:2015 transition. Consequently, no certificate can be issued.
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Supporting your
transition
All of our pre-transition assessment
services provide an opportunity for
you to discuss any concerns you may
have regarding your system or the
assessment process. Our assessors
will be open and helpful, and will
follow a practical approach. In this
way we believe that we add value to
the assessment process beyond
straightforward compliance.
By identifying any weaknesses in your
management system, your assessor
will be able to estimate realistic
timescales for the transition
assessment. Should our visit reveal
any major deficiencies, it is important
that you allow for a period of
consolidation and maturity before the
transition assessment.
It is helpful for our assessor to be
accompanied by a representative from
your organization who understands
your management system. Your
representative can both clarify any
points raised and also note any areas
of weakness or concern.
ISO 14001:2015
assessment services
In addition to our Gap Analysis
assessment service, LR provides a
range of face-to-face assessment
services suitable for organizations of
all sizes, which help to determine your
organization’s state of preparedness
for transition to ISO 14001:2015.
ISO 14001:2015 Preliminary
Assessment
Unlike a Gap Analysis, undertaking a
Preliminary Assessment, allows you to
explore in more detail the ability for
your organization’s EMS to meet the
requirements of ISO 14001:2015 in
specific, pre-defined areas. An
evidence based report will highlight
potential weaknesses that need to be
addressed in order for your
organization to enjoy a successful
transition to ISO 14001:2015.
ISO 14001:2015 Transitional
Assessment
This full assessment contributes to
your transition to ISO 14001:2015 and
looks at the changes to the standard
and how they impact upon your EMS.
You can expect an LR assessment
report with appropriately graded
findings. Once these have been
satisfactorily addressed, you will
receive a ‘Statement of Verification’.
Our expertise
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highly trained assessors and trainers
ensure that our assessment and
training services are adapted to meet
your business needs. We bring
international expertise and deep
insight into the quality arena, backed
with first-class project management
and communication skills.
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ISO standards including ISO 9001
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and ISO 45001 (the new ISO standard
for occupational health & safety, set to
replace OHSAS 18001).
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we help you improve your
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