ISO 14001:2015 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organizations to design and implement an EMS, and continually improve their environmental performance. By adhering to this standard, organizations can ensure they are taking proactive measures to minimize their environmental footprint, comply with relevant legal requirements, and achieve their environmental objectives. The framework encompasses various aspects, from resource usage and waste management to monitoring environmental performance and involving stakeholders in environmental commitments.
The latest version of the Environmental Management System Standard replaces the previous version, namely ISO 14001:2004. ISO 14001:2015 in its implementation still uses the Plan – Do – Check – Action (PDCA) mindset which focuses on continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System implemented by the Organization.
What are the benefits of ISO 14001?
Implementing ISO 14001 can strengthen your competitive advantage, build the trust of stakeholders and importantly deliver a positive impact on your commercial performance. It also allows for easier integration into other management systems, such as ISO 9001, thanks to the same structure, terms and definitions.
Certification to ISO 14001:
- Positions you more competitively for tender and new market opportunities and often is an essential requirement
- Saves money for you and your customers by reducing waste and introducing efficiencies
- Demonstrates your compliance with current and future statutory and regulatory requirements
- Increases the level of involvement of leadership and the engagement of employees in environmental strategy and decision making
- Improves your reputation as a responsible business, building stakeholder trust and customer confidence
- Encourages better environmental performance from your suppliers by the integration of business systems
