ISO 14062:2020 – Circular Economy Lead Auditor

The ISO 14062:2020 Lead Auditor course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to audit and lead audits of Circular Economy practices by ISO 14062:2020. The course integrates environmental considerations into product design and development, emphasizing circular economy principles such as resource efficiency, waste minimization, and product lifecycle extension.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles, concepts, and requirements of ISO 14062:2020 for integrating environmental aspects into product design and development within a circular economy framework.
Learn to assess and audit circular economy practices, including resource efficiency, waste reduction, and product lifecycle management.
Gain the ability to lead audits that evaluate the implementation of circular economy strategies in organizations.
Develop skills to manage audit teams, plan audits, and report on circular economy performance.
Understand how to communicate audit findings effectively and support organizations in improving their circular economy initiatives

Course Content:

Module1: Introduction to Circular Economy and ISO 14062:2020

Overview of circular economy principles and their significance in sustainable Development
Key concepts and principles of circular economy and their application in product development.
Detailed review of ISO 14062:2020 requirements and guidelines.
Initiating a circular economy audit: Planning, scoping, and understanding the organization’s context.

Module 2:Initiating a circular economy audit:

Planning, scoping, and understanding the organization’s context.
Audit principles, methodologies, and techniques based on ISO 19011.
Document review, audit planning, and team selection.
Conducting on-site audits: Evaluating resource efficiency, waste reduction, and product lifecycle management.
Assessing the integration of environmental aspects into product design and development.
Identifying audit findings and non-conformities related to circular economy practices.

Module3: Audit Reporting, Communication, and Certification Process

Conducting the closing meeting and presenting audit findings.
Reporting audit results and providing recommendations for improvement
Managing audit follow-up, corrective actions, and closing the audit.
Overview of the circular economy verification and certification process.
Managing a circular economy audit program: Continuous improvement and best practices.
Evaluating auditor competence and ensuring audit quality.