A large public library established an EMS in accordance with ISO 14001 requirements, which was...

In accordance with ISO 14001:2015 Clause 6.2.1 (Environmental objectives) and Clause 6.2.2 (Planning actions to achieve environmental objectives), the standard sets explicit criteria for establishing objectives and determining how to achieve them.

To audit compliance against Clause 6.2 in this scenario, an auditor must evaluate six key criteria explicitly required by the standard:

What resources did you need? (Option B / Clause 6.2.2 b): Determines whether necessary resources (e.g., bins, signage, contractor services) were allocated.

Did you communicate it to relevant personnel? (Option D / Clause 6.2.1 f & Clause 7.4): Evaluates if objectives were effectively communicated across relevant functions and levels.

Is it consistent with the environmental policy? (Option E / Clause 6.2.1 a): Verifies alignment with top management commitments to pollution prevention and compliance.

Did you keep any documented information? (Option F / Clause 6.2.1): Confirms the mandatory requirement to maintain documented information on environmental objectives.

How is it being monitored? (Option I / Clause 6.2.1 e & Clause 6.2.2 e): Audits how progress is evaluated, including indicators and integration into business processes.

Is it measurable? (Option J / Clause 6.2.1 b): Checks whether the objective is measurable (if practicable) or capable of performance evaluation.

Questions regarding formal Director approval, specific manager designation, hypothetical deadline failure consequences, or update schedules are administrative considerations not directly dictated as core clause requirements.