4.4.1 Structure and Responsibility
• ISO 14001 requires that the relevant management and
accountability structure be defined in this element.
• Top management is expected to ensure that resources
are available so that the EMS can be implemented,
maintained, and improved.
• These resources include human resources,
organizational structure, financial and technological
resources, and others as needed.
• Roles, responsibilities, and authorities must be defined,
documented and communicated
as appropriate.