One way for the company to ensure that the EMS is continually improving is through the management review process.

The audit report at the end the audit cycle provides information for reviewing the effectiveness of the EMS. Reviewing the audit report is an opportunity for top management to assess what changes may be needed in order to sustain any continual improvements in environmental performance. These reviews are Management Reviews and involve directors and senior managers. Remember that ISO 14001 requires management reviews to be by 'top management'.