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GreenTech Solutions, a multinational corporation, is facing increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies, investors, and local communities regarding its environmental impact. The company\'s environmental management practices are currently fragmented and lack a cohesive, standardized approach. In response, GreenTech Solutions\' CEO, Anya Sharma, decides to implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2015 to demonstrate the company\'s commitment to environmental sustainability and improve its overall environmental performance. The board of directors has tasked Anya with ensuring a successful and effective implementation. Given the initial stages of this implementation, what is the MOST critical initial step that Anya and her team should undertake to lay a solid foundation for a successful ISO 14001:2015 EMS? This step must be completed before other steps can be initiated.
Conduct a comprehensive analysis to understand the organization's context, including identifying relevant internal and external issues, understanding stakeholder needs and expectations, and defining the scope of the EMS.
Develop a detailed environmental policy outlining the organization's commitment to environmental protection, pollution prevention, and continual improvement, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategic goals.
Establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) environmental objectives and targets for key environmental aspects, such as energy consumption, waste generation, and water usage.
Conduct an initial environmental review to assess the organization's current environmental performance, identify significant environmental aspects and impacts, and determine compliance with applicable legal and other requirements.

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