ISO 14001:2015
ConciselyISO 14001 was developed to provide a management system to help organisations reduce their environmental impact. The standard provides the framework for organisations to demonstrate their commitment to the environmental by: 1. Reducing harmful effects on the environment 2. Providing evidence of continual improvement of Environmental ManagementThe standard is generic and does not apply to any particular industry or business sector. It provides a strategic framework that can be used to meet internal and external objectives for Environmental Management.
Description
By achieving ISO14001 certification you will be able to clearly demonstrate your commitment to reducing waste and recycling materials where appropriate. The benefits to your organisation will not just be in cost savings, they may also prove beneficial when tendering for new business. Because of its generic nature and universal acceptance, the ISO 14001 standard has the potential to affect the environmental management practices of virtually every manufacturing company in the world. It can also be used by charities, voluntary organisations and trade associations. Any organisation whose products, services or day-to-day activities have an impact on the environment needs to be aware of ISO 14001.
Benefits
The benefits of showing conformance to the ISO 14001 standard are numerous:1. Cost savings in waste, recycling and consumption2. Advantage over competitors when tendering for business3. Management of environmental risks4. Compliance with individual countries environmental regulations5. Demonstrates your commitment to improving the environment6. Shows you are a responsible future focused organisation7. Can reduce insurance cover costs8. Can increase employee engagement in the knowledge that they are working in an environmentally friendly organization
Having a well-defined Energy Management System (EMS) framework will provide your organisation with a systematic approach to compliance. In some cases regulatory bodies are more flexible with companies with performance and public accountability records.ISO 14001 is also compatible with other management standards such as ISO 9001, OHSAS18001and ISO 27001.
Having a well-defined Energy Management System (EMS) framework will provide your organisation with a systematic approach to compliance. In some cases regulatory bodies are more flexible with companies with performance and public accountability records.ISO 14001 is also compatible with other management standards such as ISO 9001, OHSAS18001and ISO 27001.