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ISO certification, accredited certification body, international standards, ISO management systems, ISO auditor, ISO consulting, ISO certificates, ISO training, conformity assessment, accredited ISO certification, third-party certification, ISO certification services, ISO audit process, ISO registration, ISO compliance
Our approach to auditing climate change requirements
ISO certification, accredited certification body, international standards, ISO management systems, ISO auditor, ISO consulting, ISO certificates, ISO training, conformity assessment, accredited ISO certification, third-party certification, ISO certification services, ISO audit process, ISO registration, ISO compliance 19 March 2024

Auditing climate change requirements within mangement systems audits



In February 2024 ISO introduced an amendment with climate change considerations to many popular management system standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 37001, ISO 50001 or ISO 22301.

This amendment requires organizations to determine whether climate change is a relevant issue for their purpose and can affect their ability to achieve the intended outcomes of their management systems. It is up to each organization to decide if and how climate change impacts the management system and its intended results.

As part of stakeholder identification, organizations are also advised to consider that interested parties may have requirements related to climate change.

The approach to implementing the requirements in this amendment will vary depending on the discipline addressed by the management system. It is possible that for a certain standard (e.g. ISO 9001) climate change to be considered as relevant issue, while for another standard implemented by the same organization (e.g. ISO 37001), climate change is not determined as relevant.

Our approach to auditing climate change considerations during management system audits will focus on understanding the process of the organization for determining whether climate change is or not a relevant issue. This decision and the reasoning behind it will be reviewed by RIGCERT auditors.

In case climate change is deemed a relevant issue by the organization our auditors will look to understand the impact of this decision on various elements of the management system such as the determination and management of risks and opportunities, the scope of the management system or resource allocation.

Depending on the discipline addressed by the management system in case and considering the specific sector in which the organization operates, our auditors will evaluate how climate change issues impact the conformity of products and services or the performance of the management system and how the organization manages these impacts.

Compliance with the requirements for climate change are mandatory for every organization implementing a standard to which the amendment applies. RIGCERT auditors will assess during audits conformity with the requirements concerning climate change during audits. Any identified nonconformities will be addressed in the same manner as nonconformities related to other requirements of the relevant standards.

For more information on our approach to auditing climate change requirements please contact RIGCERT.

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The certification process for management systems involves an initial audit conducted in two stages. The purpose is to verify whether the management system conforms to the applicable requirements.

If the results of the audit are positive, certification is granted. A management system certification is typically valid for three years, during which annual surveillance audits are carried out to ensure continued compliance.

For a management system certification to be recognized and accepted by authorities or business partners, it must be issued by a certification body accredited in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008.

RIGCERT provides accredited management system certification in accordance with European legislation and the requirements of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

Accreditation is the formal recognition of a certification body’s competence to perform audits and issue certifications. In other words, accreditation applies to certification bodies, while certification is the process applicable to organizations seeking to demonstrate conformity with a specific standard (e.g. ISO 9001).

Accreditation provides confidence that a certification is credible and will be accepted by relevant stakeholders, such as clients, regulatory authorities, or business partners.

Within the European Union, the accreditation of certification bodies is carried out exclusively by national accreditation bodies.

A complete list of recognized accreditation bodies in Europe can be found here.

Management system certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001) are typically valid for three years.

During this period, the organization must undergo annual surveillance audits to confirm that its management system continues to meet the requirements and that the certification remains valid.

At the end of the three-year cycle, the organization may apply for recertification of its management system.

Yes, management system certifications can be transferred provided that certain conditions are met.

Only certifications issued under accreditation by an IAF member body are eligible for transfer, and the certification must be valid at the time of transfer.

RIGCERT performs a pre-transfer evaluation and reserves the right to accept or decline the transfer request.

Any interested party may submit a complaint regarding a certification issued by RIGCERT or lodge an appeal against a certification decision.

Complaints and appeals can be submitted in various forms (e.g., by email or in writing) and should include sufficient details to allow proper identification of the case.

RIGCERT will investigate the matter and provide a response to the complainant. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, additional actions may be taken.

More information on how complaints and appeals are managed is available in the Rules for Certification.