Environmental sustainability in business, guided by standards like ISO 14001, boosts economic gains and company image, attracting eco-conscious clients.
ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for an Environmental Management System (EMS), It defines a management system that identifies, controls and monitors the environmental aspects of an organization, fulfills compliance obligations, and addresses risks and opportunities. The current version, ISO 14001:2015, is suitable for any organization, in any sector, relating to environmental management. Sustainable development is the driving principle behind this standard. The ISO defines an environmental management system as “part of the management system used to manage environmental aspects, fulfill compliance obligations, and address risks and opportunities.” The framework in the ISO 14001 standard can be used within a plan-do check-act (PDCA) approach to continuous improvement.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ISO 14001:2015?
Using ISO 14001:2015 has many benefits for organizations with environmental management systems. Organizations and companies find that using the standard helps them:
• Improve resource efficiency
• Reduce waste
• Drive down costs
• Provide assurance that environmental impact is being measured
• Gain competitive advantage in supply chain design
• Increase new business opportunities
• Meet legal obligations
• Increase stakeholder and customer trust
• Improve overall environmental impact
• Manage environmental obligations with consistency
Helps you in achieving the following:
Organizations with an effective EMS (Environmental Management System) are required to systematically identify and manage the environmental impacts of its business. They are in compliance with national and international standards pertaining to environmental management. Certification to this standard helps organizations to effectively manage environmental risks and improve environmental performance.
Why implement ISO 14001:2015?
- Clear management structure with defined roles & responsibilities
- Defined objectives for improvements that are measurable
- Structured approach to risk assessment
Key benefits of ISO 14001 certification
- Identifying and managing the environmental aspects and impacts of a business
- Cost savings in waste, recycling and consumption
- Advantage over competitors when tendering for business
- Compliance with individual countries environmental regulations
- Shows you are a responsible future focused organization
- Can reduce insurance cover costs
- Assurance to customers you provide environmental friendly products and services
- Lower operational costs which allows you to pass cost savings on to your customers
- Improved reputation and stakeholder satisfaction
- Increased access to new customers and business partners
The key areas covered are:
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Environmental Auditing
- Environmental Labels and Declarations
- Environmental Performance Evaluation
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Environmental Communication
- Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Monitoring
