Guidance on Auditing Climate Change Issues in ISO 9001

This document is a guide that provides auditors with instructions on how to audit climate change issues within the framework of ISO 9001. It outlines the amendments made to ISO 9001 to include climate change considerations, emphasizing the importance of determining whether climate change is a relevant issue for an organization’s quality management system (QMS). The guide details the auditing process, including assessing whether the organization has identified climate change as a relevant issue and how it aligns with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements. It also highlights the need for auditors to maintain objectivity and neutrality, avoiding personal beliefs regarding climate change. The document further explains the relevance of climate change issues to various management system disciplines and the potential impacts on the QMS. It serves as a resource for first, second, and third-party audits, ensuring that organizations adequately address climate change in their quality management practices.