ISO 14001:2015 Implementation (EMS)

A practical guide to building and launching an effective Environmental Management System.

Environmental performance has never been more critical. This comprehensive one-day course equips learners with the skills to design, plan and implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned to ISO 14001:2015. Whether your goal is full certification or internal best practice, this programme provides practical insight through real-world examples and case studies.  Delivered by expert tutors with deep industry knowledge, the training ensures learners understand how to turn policy into performance. The course is tailored to support environmental improvement across sectors and is ideal for organisations seeking to reduce their environmental impact and operational risks. 

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Course Code
EE013

What's covered?

The course provides a structured and practical walkthrough of ISO 14001:2015 and the process of implementing an EMS. 

Key topics include: 

  • Introduction to environmental management and EMS principles 
  • ISO 14001:2015 requirements and comparison of standards 
  • Conducting an Initial Environmental Review (IER) 
  • Defining EMS scope and setting the environmental policy 
  • Identifying significant environmental aspects/issues 
  • Developing objectives and defining strategies to achieve them 
  • Operational control and competence/communication 
  • Internal auditing and management review 
  • Environmental legislation and compliance evaluation 
  • Role of third party auditors/certification bodies 

Content can be tailored to specific organisational needs when delivered In-Company. 

Who should participate?

This programme is ideal for anyone involved in environmental, health & safety and quality roles, as well as those responsible for EMS implementation and compliance: 

  • Environmental Officers and Managers 
  • Health & Safety and Quality Managers 
  • Operations and Facilities Managers 
  • Internal Auditors and Compliance Teams 

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

What will I learn?

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Describe the purpose and components of an EMS based on ISO 14001:2015 
  • Interpret the key requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard 
  • Identify and evaluate significant environmental aspects and impacts 
  • Set effective environmental objectives and develop action plans 
  • Implement operational controls and evaluate performance 
  • Explain how to apply corrective actions and conduct effective environmental management reviews 
  • Understand documentation and record-keeping requirements 

These outcomes support learners in applying knowledge practically within their organisation. 

Who are the tutors?

Elizabeth Walker

Elizabeth has extensive industry experience planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining management systems. These systems include Quality, Food Safety, Energy, Environmental and Health and Safety. Elizabeth holds a BSc Degree in Industrial Biology, Diploma in Food Technology and is a competent Integrated Management System Auditor.

Elizabeth has considerable experience in the implementation of & transition to ISO 9001:2015. Auditing experience includes carrying out internal audits and supporting third party audits (Customer/Regulatory & Certification) of clients Quality Management System. Elizabeth also delivers training programmes in ISO 9001:2015 implementation and internal auditing and lead auditor training programmes.


Finbarr Stapleton

Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and is a member of IOSH. He has over thirty years experience, initially as Laboratory Manager in an Analytical Laboratory, a number of years experience as an EHS Manager in the Food Industry and subsequently in technical consultancy.

He has successfully implemented OHSAS 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 in a large number of industries. He has extensive experience of quality management and environmental and health and safety management systems, energy management, waste management as well as environmental and health and safety legislation. He is a qualified Auditor of ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems. Finbarr has also extensive experience of energy management systems such as ISO 50001. He has carried out a number of projects on behalf of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
He regularly carries out audits and risk assessments for client companies. He has also qualified as a dangerous goods safety adviser.

Finbarr has assisted a number of companies in making successful applications to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for an IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control) licence and has also carried out Environmental Impact Assessments for a number of companies.

Finbarr also holds an NUI Certificate in Training and Continuing Education. He is the lead tutor for the Nebosh International Certificate and Diploma courses.


Gerry Higgins

With extensive experience of implementing quality, environmental, health and safety, asset, energy and information security management systems and advising companies on how to integrate them, Gerry adopts a very practical approach to designing, implementing and maintaining management systems and brings this expertise to any training course, which he delivers.

Gerry has carried out first-, second- and third-party audits in a number of jurisdictions and across a range of organisations involved in manufacturing and service industries in both the public and private sector. He has also assisted many companies to demonstrate compliance with their statutory and regulatory requirements.

He has consulted with companies on developing appropriate sustainability, decarbonisation and energy transition strategies and on enhancing their circular value chains.

He has a degree in engineering and an MBA from the University of Limerick and is a chartered engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland. He is also a Fellow and chartered environmentalist through IEMA and holds a Certificate in Circular Economy & Sustainable Strategies from the University of Cambridge

Gerry founded Antaris in 1994 and now works as a consultant to the company. Antaris is at the forefront of climate action in Ireland and is a signatory to the science-based target initiative (SBTi), which commits us to reducing our absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to measure and reduce our scope 3 emissions. Antaris is also a member of 1% for the Planet, committing us to donating 1% of our annual gross revenue (sales, not profit) to grassroots environmental organisations dedicated to protecting our planet.


Peter Fleming

Peter Fleming is an accomplished EHSQ professional with credible technical insight coupled with best-in-class interpersonal and communication skills. In the last 14 years, he has specialized in the areas of HAZOP, risk assessment, process safety, fire safety and industrial loss prevention. Peter Has worked with over 300 organizations in Europe, China, Middle East, America, Central America primarily focusing on HAZOP studies and Risk Assessment.

Currently, he has been coordinating a number of HAZOP and SIL studies in Jubail and Saudi Arabia. He has also worked as a safety expert responsible for assessing the safety of Ma’aden operations and processes and preparing a safety risk register for Ma’aden Phosphate Company. His work encompassed beneficiation, ammonia, 3 sulfuric acid, 3 phosphoric acid and 4 diammonium phosphate plants. He has also completed a number of HAZOP studies in Saudi Arabia and Qatar for a number of clients.


How do we train and support you?

Our training methodology is highly interactive and focused on real-world application. 

Support includes: 

  • Pre-training consultation with the tutor to tailor the course to your needs 
  • Comprehensive course notes, regularly updated to reflect the latest standards and best practices 
  • Training is delivered live either virtually or onsite at your premises, with full tutor interaction 

Class sizes are generally limited to 12-15 to support personalised learning and individual support. 

How can you progress?

Learners who complete this course often progress to: 

  • ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor (EMS) 
  • ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor (EMS) 
  • Integrated Management Systems (IMS) training 

Completing this course forms a strong foundation for environmental career development. 

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