Environmental aspects and lifecycle impacts
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Sustainability
Turn environmental and social commitments into governed objectives, controls and evidence.
Objective
What this area means for safer, healthier and more responsible operations.
Sustainability performance depends on knowing material impacts, legal and other obligations, lifecycle relationships and the reliability of reported data. COHSEW supports environmental management, responsible sourcing, worker protection, resource efficiency and credible performance reporting.
COHSEW principleUse competent, risk-based assurance to prevent harm, verify control and support continual improvement.
Priority controls
Where organisations should focus.
Priorities must be adapted to the organisation, activity, location, affected people and applicable legal requirements.
Climate, water, waste and biodiversity risks
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Responsible sourcing and worker protection
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Objectives, data controls and transparent reporting
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How COHSEW supports you
From risk question to measurable assurance.
Our specialists help organisations select proportionate methods, preserve independence and turn technical evidence into action.
- 01Prioritise material impacts and affected stakeholders
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 02Integrate objectives into operational control
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
- 03Assure claims and performance data before publication
Agree the scope, accountable owner, evidence and success measures, then review effectiveness over time.
Authoritative guidance
Continue with the primary sources.
These external resources informed this page. Always confirm current national law, regulator guidance and contractual requirements for your location.
01International Organization for Standardization
ISO 14001 environmental management
Open official source ↗02International Labour OrganizationSafety and health at work
Open official source ↗03Food and Agriculture OrganizationFood loss and waste
Open official source ↗Information on this page supports awareness and programme design. It is not legal, medical or regulatory advice, does not reproduce the full text of any standard and does not replace competent assessment of your specific circumstances.
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