Environmental and Sustainability Standards Flashcards
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Under CSA ISO 14001, which element is required as part of an Environmental Management System?
Answer: Setting environmental objectives aligned with the organization's environmental policy
CSA ISO 14001 requires organizations to establish environmental objectives that are consistent with their environmental policy and applicable legal requirements.
CSA's N288 series of standards addresses environmental protection programs for which sector?
Answer: Nuclear facilities
The CSA N288 series provides requirements for environmental protection programs at nuclear facilities, covering monitoring, waste management, and site assessment.
What is the primary purpose of an environmental aspect register required under CSA ISO 14001?
Answer: To document elements of an organization's activities that can interact with the environment
An environmental aspect register identifies the elements (aspects) of an organization's activities, products, or services that interact with or can impact the environment.
Which CSA standard provides guidance for responsible supply chain management related to environmental and social criteria?
Answer: CSA ISO 26000
CSA ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility) provides guidance including supply chain considerations for environmental and social responsibility beyond direct operations.
In a CSA-compliant environmental audit, the term 'nonconformity' refers to:
Answer: Failure to fulfill a requirement of the Environmental Management System
A nonconformity is the non-fulfillment of a specified requirement within the EMS, requiring corrective action to address root causes.
CSA's sustainable forestry standards are developed in alignment with which framework?
Answer: Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and CSA SFM standards
CSA's Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) standards align with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and provide requirements for responsible forest management practices.
Under CSA environmental standards, 'continual improvement' in an EMS context means:
Answer: Recurring process of enhancing environmental performance over time
Continual improvement under CSA ISO 14001 means an ongoing process to enhance environmental performance, not a one-time achievement or a fixed endpoint.