GB/T 24006-2026Environmental management systems - Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign (English PDF)

0.1 User

This document is primarily aimed at organizations that have established an Environmental Management System (EMS) (as described in ISO 14001), regardless of whether it is related to quality management.

The quality management system (QMS) has been integrated. This document also applies to those who have only established a quality management system and those who have not established a formal environmental management system.

An organization that has a quality management system but wants to reduce the adverse environmental impact of its products.

Note. In this document, "product" includes goods and services (see 3.2.3).

0.2 Concepts and Definitions

Organizations have recognized that, on the one hand, they need to reduce the adverse environmental impact of their products, and on the other hand, they need to apply the life cycle concept.

Incorporating environmental factors into the design and development process is often referred to as "ecological design." Other terms used include "environmental design." this document uses the terms "ecological design" and "ecological design" to refer to environmental design, environmentally conscious design (ECD), environmentally sustainable design, and green design.

the term.

Note. In this document, design and development refers to a process, abbreviated as "design and development".

Eco-design is defined in this document as a systematic approach that considers environmental factors in the design and development of products, aiming to reduce overall product costs.

Adverse environmental impacts throughout the entire life cycle. Environmental management systems should encompass the design and development processes and incorporate ecological design to enhance [environmental impacts].

Environmental performance related to the product.

Eco-design should be applied to both new and existing products, including changes to the required product delivery process.

0.3 Life Cycle Concept and Trade-offs

0.3.1 Life Cycle Concept

The life cycle concept is crucial for ecological design.

The product lifecycle concept refers to considering environmental factors related to a product throughout its entire lifecycle. This means considering continuous and related environmental factors.

Interrelated stages, for example.

---Materials Acquisition;

---Design and development;

---manufacture;

---Delivery and installation;

---Use (including reuse, maintenance, repair, remanufacturing, refurbishment and upgrade);

---End-of-life disposal;

---Disposal.

Note. In this document, the term "lifecycle" is used differently from other product-related terms, such as "product lifecycle (PLC)," which refers to the market stage of a product.

Introduction, development, maturity, and decline; "Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)" refers to the system used to manage data and design processes related to the product lifecycle.

The system covers the entire process from product design and development, manufacturing to final disposal.

0.3.2 Trade-offs

Ecological design inevitably involves trade-offs. In this document, trade-offs mean considering various environmental requirements related to the product.

We need to weigh the pros and cons between alternative product solutions in order to make informed decisions based on the net benefit to stakeholders.

0.4 Reasons for Implementing Ecological Design

Globally, legislation, codes of conduct, and customer demands related to the environmental impact of products are being implemented at an accelerated pace, prompting many organizations to...

These organizations are beginning to focus on improving the environmental performance of their products at different stages of their lifecycle. They need to address how to develop and implement systems for environmental protection.

This guideline provides a framework for eco-friendly design methodologies to achieve organizational environmental goals and continuously improve the environmental performance of products. This will have an impact on design and development.

The impact needs to be managed within the environmental management system.

An organization's and its products' environmental impact (such as climate change) stems from its environmental factors. Design and development decisions can influence product-related factors.

Environmental factors (such as energy consumption).

To benefit organizations and ensure the achievement of their environmental goals, ecological design is implemented as an integral part of organizational business operations, particularly in...

Under design and development.

The reasons why organizations should incorporate eco-design into their design and development processes include.

a) Growing concern about environmental damage, such as climate change, resource depletion, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

b) Recognize business opportunities related to resource efficiency and the circular economy (e.g., strategies for achieving low-carbon and water conservation, and extending product lifecycles).

Lifecycle strategies include product reuse, repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing.

c) The concept of life cycle is helpful for.

1) Determine the product-related environmental requirements raised by customers and other internal and external stakeholders;

2) Avoid unintentionally transferring environmental impacts during the life cycle.

0.5 Reasons for implementing eco-design in environmental management systems

According to ISO 14001, when determining the environmental aspects of activities, products, and services that an organization can control or influence, it should consider the life cycle.

Therefore, one advantage of linking environmental management systems with design and development is that it requires identifying the product at every stage of its life cycle.

The relevant environmental factors and environmental impacts of the stage.

0.6 The need and considerations for incorporating eco-design into the environmental management system Incorporating eco-design into design and development requires the support of top management (see 5.1).

When implementing eco-design within an environmental management system, the personnel responsible for the environmental management system should understand the design and development (see Chapter 11) and its implications.

Product-related environmental issues and stakeholder requirements. In this way, the integrity of the environmental management system remains intact and can be effectively implemented.

Current environmental objectives related to the product.

If eco-design is not implemented in the environmental management system, the organization should provide product-related environmental training to personnel involved in the design and development.

And guidance to ensure that ecological design is incorporated into the process.

Implementing eco-design requires a multidisciplinary approach and must involve all relevant business functions (e.g., marketing, sales, logistics, manufacturing) and external stakeholders.

The endorsement of partners (such as recyclers, suppliers, consultants).

To integrate eco-design that aligns with organizational business objectives into the environmental management system, the capability requirements to consider include.

a) Understand how the product is designed and developed;

b) Identify and assess the importance of the product's environmental aspects and related environmental impacts throughout its entire life cycle;

c) Identify the key environmental issues that the designer understands and addresses;

d) Identify appropriate measures to reduce adverse environmental impacts;

e) Understand how ecological design and its management can be integrated into or supported by environmental management systems.

0.7 Relationship with other files

This document covers three interrelated areas required for implementing ecodesign within an environmental management system. environment, design and development, and management.

system.

Figure 1 illustrates the relationship between the three documents, the scope of knowledge they cover, and their relationship to this document. This document will cover the aforementioned three areas.

See Appendix B for related documents.

Figure 1.Relationship between ISO 14001, ISO 9001, IEC 62430, this document, and the organization's business functions.

ISO 14001 links an organization's process management with its environmental aspects and related environmental impacts, including in ISO 14001:2015.

8.1a) Design management.

ISO 9001:2015 section 8.3 covers the design management process, but does not explicitly address environmental impact.

IEC 62430:2019 helps to incorporate the assessment of environmental aspects and related impacts into design and development, but it does not adequately explain environmental and related factors.

Activities covered within a business management framework (such as ISO 14001).

This document aims to assist organizations in establishing a systematic and structured framework for the introduction and implementation of ecodesign within their environmental management system (see ISO 14001).

The methodology provides guidance. This guidance is applicable to any organization, regardless of its type, size, or products.

This document references necessary information from other documents to enable the structured and effective implementation of environmental management systems through appropriate processes and procedures.

Manageable eco-design. By using this document, organizations can build upon existing management processes and capabilities without implementing or making changes.

Use all relevant files.

When using this document, organizations should always start with their existing processes and procedures and apply the guidelines in this document flexibly according to the actual situation.

0.8 Overview, Structure, and Reading Guide

Chapters 4 through 10 explain how to incorporate ecological design into environmental management systems and manage them, providing guidance on how to apply ecological design as...

This is a guideline for components of an environmental management system, with a structure consistent with ISO 14001.

Chapter 4 discusses strategic issues, such as the organization's environment and the needs of stakeholders in business, organizational management, and environmental management systems.

Expected summation.

Chapter 5 clarifies the responsibilities of top management, explains the potential benefits of ecological design, and discusses business and management-related strategies.

question.

Chapters 6 and 8 focus on describing the organization's design and development activities. Although there are different methodologies for design and development, this document follows...

The method described in 8.3 of ISO 9001:2015 is supplemented with specific guidance on ecological design (see 8.1.1).

---Chapter 7 covers resources, capabilities, awareness, communication, and documentation.

---Chapter 9 deals with internal audits.

---Chapter 10 deals with continuous improvement.

---Chapter 11 provides a guide on how to begin ecological design.

Appendix A, supplementing Chapters 4, 5, and 9–11, provides information on ecological design strategies and top-level management.

Detailed information on the duties of the personnel.

Appendix B explains the relationship between this document and existing documents.

Appendix C describes the key elements of practical eco-design activities in design and development.

Appendix D clarifies the use of some concepts not defined in Chapter 3.

Guidelines for Introducing Ecological Design into Environmental Management Systems

3.1 Terms related to organizational and leadership roles

3.1.1

management system

The organization (3.1.5) uses the interrelationships or interactions of policies, objectives (3.2.9), and processes (3.3.4) for achieving those objectives.

A set of elements.

Note 1.A management system can focus on one or more areas [e.g., quality, environment (3.1.3), occupational health and safety, energy, financial management].

Note 2.System elements include organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, planning and operation, performance evaluation (3.4.9) and improvement.

Note 3.The scope of a management system may include the entire organization, its specific functions, its specific departments, or one or more functions across the organization.

[Source. ISO 14001:2015, 3.1.1] 3.1.2 as part of the management system (3.1.1), it is used to manage environmental aspects (3.2.7), comply with legal and regulatory requirements and other requirements (3.2.12), and address [unspecified issues].

Risks and opportunities (3.2.13).

[Source. ISO 14001:2015, 3.1.2, with modifications] 3.1.3 environment the external entities that constitute the organization's (3.1.5) operational activities include air, water, land, natural resources, plants, animals, people, and the interactions between them.

Interrelationship.

Note 1.External existence can be described by biodiversity, ecosystems, climate or other characteristics.

Note 2.In the context of ecological design (3.2.2), the environment includes the surrounding conditions of the product (3.2.3) system.

[Source. ISO 14001:2015, 3.2.1, with modifications]