Environmental Management
ISO 14001:2015
Requirements for an environmental management system
Environmental Management
What is ISO 14001?
ISO 14001 is a standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders.
Quality is not an act, it’s a habit.
Who should use ISO 14001
It’s right if you and your organization want to demonstrate your commitment to reducing the environmental impact of your activities and achieve the associated financial and stakeholder benefits. Nearly any business can benefit from achieving certification to ISO 14001 standards.
The certification is broad enough to offer significant benefits to organizations in any industry or sector, while still providing a specific framework for implementing relevant sustainable practices.
Customer Focus
Leadership
Engagement of People
Process Approach
Improvement
Evidence-based Decision Making
Relationship Management
What are the benefits of
ISO 14001?
There are many reasons why an organization should take a strategic approach to improving its environmental performance. Users of the standard have reported that ISO 14001 helps:
Demonstrate compliance with current and future statutory and regulatory requirements.
Increase leadership involvement and engagement of employees.
Improve company reputation and the confidence of stakeholders through strategic communication.
Achieve strategic business aims by incorporating environmental issues into business management.
Provide a competitive and financial advantage through improved efficiencies and reduced costs.
Encourage better environmental performance of suppliers by integrating them into the organization’s business systems.