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ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Guidance on Auditing Climate Change Issues in ISO 9001

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  • The recent ISO 9001 amendment requires organizations to consider climate change as a potential issue affecting their Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Organizations must evaluate whether climate change is relevant to their QMS, considering factors like customer requirements, regulatory compliance, and operational impact.
  • Auditors are tasked with assessing how organizations determine and address climate change issues within their QMS, ensuring claims and standards align with relevant statutory and customer expectations.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced a climate change amendment to ISO 9001, aimed at incorporating climate-related considerations within Quality Management Systems (QMS). This update, part of ISO’s commitment to climate action under the London Declaration, requires organizations to assess if climate change is relevant to their QMS goals. This entails evaluating potential impacts on product quality, customer satisfaction, and statutory compliance, ensuring organizations account for both internal and external climate-related issues.

In the context of ISO 9001, climate change issues that organizations may need to address include regulatory changes, customer requirements for sustainability, and operational resilience against climate impacts like extreme weather. Organizations must assess how these issues relate to their QMS and may need to adjust their processes to maintain consistency and compliance. For instance, they may need to adapt product design, resource sourcing, or energy use to meet environmental standards, particularly if customer contracts or regulations mandate specific climate actions.

Auditors play a crucial role in verifying an organization’s approach to climate change within the QMS framework. They assess whether the organization has accurately determined the relevance of climate issues, including any customer or regulatory requirements tied to climate-related claims. Auditors also examine processes, resource allocation, and any necessary adjustments in QMS scope, evaluating if climate-related commitments are achievable and align with the organization’s QMS objectives. This ensures that organizations meet their sustainability claims, thus safeguarding the integrity of their QMS.

Ultimately, this amendment calls for organizations to take a proactive stance on climate change within their quality management practices. By integrating climate change considerations into ISO 9001 audits, organizations can better prepare for the evolving demands of customers, regulators, and the marketplace, contributing to sustainable and resilient quality management practices.

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