Common Statement of Policy

Policy is overall intentions and direction of organization related to quality/environment as formally expressed by the top management. Both management systems have enunciated norms for defining the policy. Keeping those guideline in mind a single policy may be developed. The requirements of both standards are now similar.

Common Management Representative

Cross-functional management (CFM) is required to pursue EQMS. Management representative is a necessary position laid down in the standards with very clear responsibility and authority. In a normal situation organizations implementing these systems appoint two MR’s – one for quality and another for environment. Since it is coordination position in the organization, it should be preferable to appoint one MR for both the systems. If work is of high magnitude depending on the size and complexity of the organization, he may be assisted by one person from quality and another from environment.

Common Statement of Objectives

Both management systems demand establishment of objectives – one directed towards quality and another for environment. Both specify that they be established at relevant functions and levels within the organization.