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EcoCert, a certification body accredited under ISO 50003:2021 for auditing organizations\' energy management systems (EnMS) against ISO 50001, is contracted to certify GreenTech Innovations, a company specializing in renewable energy solutions. Prior to the audit, it\'s discovered that Dr. Anya Sharma, the lead auditor assigned to GreenTech, previously worked as a consultant for GreenTech, advising them on implementing several of the energy efficiency measures now being audited. Furthermore, EcoCert\'s parent company holds a minor investment stake in GreenTech. According to ISO 50003:2021, what is the MOST critical action EcoCert must take to ensure the integrity and impartiality of the ISO 50001 certification process for GreenTech Innovations?
Implement a documented system for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential conflicts of interest, including disclosing the prior consulting relationship and investment stake to GreenTech, assigning an independent review of Dr. Sharma's audit findings, and documenting all related decisions.
Proceed with the audit as planned, as Dr. Sharma's prior consulting experience provides valuable insights into GreenTech's EnMS, and the investment stake is minor and unlikely to influence the audit outcome.
Reassign Dr. Sharma to another audit and replace her with a different auditor who has no prior relationship with GreenTech, while only disclosing the investment stake to GreenTech if specifically requested.
Disclose Dr. Sharma's prior consulting relationship to GreenTech but proceed with the audit, arguing that EcoCert's reputation is sufficient to guarantee impartiality, and the investment stake is immaterial.

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