Must be:
– This is generally a short statement that drives the remainder
of the EMS.
– There are specific items that must be committed to in the
policy, such as compliance with legal and other
requirements, prevention of pollution, and continual
improvement.
– The policy must be communicated to all employees, and
others working on behalf of the organization, and be
available to the public.
– The policy provides a framework for reviewing objectives
and targets and be appropriate to the nature and scale of
the entity included in the scope.
– This policy must be documented, implemented, and
maintained.