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During an internal audit of \"EcoTech Solutions,\" a manufacturing company transitioning from ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015, auditor Anya Sharma discovers a meticulously documented EMS that adheres strictly to the operational control procedures outlined in the previous standard. However, there is limited evidence of how EcoTech has considered its broader operational environment, including interactions with local communities, regulatory bodies, and supply chain partners, in shaping its environmental objectives and strategies. Furthermore, top management\'s engagement seems primarily focused on compliance rather than integrating environmental considerations into strategic decision-making. According to ISO 14001:2015, what should be Anya\'s primary focus to ensure that the EMS aligns with the updated standard\'s requirements, given the identified gaps in contextual understanding and leadership engagement?
Verifying the alignment between the EMS, EcoTech's strategic direction, and the broader environmental landscape, confirming that leadership actively integrates environmental management into business processes based on a deep understanding of stakeholder expectations and environmental impacts.
Ensuring that all documented procedures from the ISO 14001:2004-compliant EMS are updated to reflect the terminology and structure of ISO 14001:2015, regardless of their relevance to EcoTech's specific environmental context.
Conducting a comprehensive review of EcoTech's operational control procedures to identify areas where efficiency can be improved through the adoption of new technologies, irrespective of their impact on the environment or stakeholder concerns.
Focusing on the establishment of more stringent environmental performance indicators (KPIs) and targets, without necessarily considering how these indicators align with EcoTech's overall business objectives or the expectations of its interested parties.

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