The scope for ISO 14001 should be determined by considering the environmental aspects and impacts of an organization's activities, products, or services. It involves:

1. Identify the boundaries, activities, products, and services that will be included within the EMS scope.
2. Consider the organization's environmental aspects, such as emissions, resource use, and impacts.
3. Define the limitations and clarify the organization's boundaries to which the EMS will apply.
4. Document the EMS scope in a separate document or include it in the Environmental Manual.
5. Communicate the EMS scope internally and externally to ensure a clear understanding of the organization's environmental management efforts.

Note: The scope should encompass all relevant processes, locations, and functions over which the organization controls or influences its environmental performance, considering context, interested parties, organizational units, functions, physical boundaries, activities, products, and services.

Examples:
University A developed the following scope for its EMS:
The Environmental Management System covers all activities, services, and operations at [University Name], including academic buildings, residential halls, administrative offices, sports facilities, and associated transportation services. The scope encompasses waste management, energy use, water conservation, pollution prevention, and carbon emissions.

Manufacturing company B developed the following scope for its EMS:
The Environmental Management System applies to all processes and activities at [Company Name]'s manufacturing facilities located in [Location]. This includes the design, production, and distribution of plastic parts for automotive and consumer products. The scope addresses significant environmental aspects such as raw material usage, waste generation, emissions to air and water, energy consumption, and chemical management.