Environmental Management System – ISO 14001

What is ISO 14001?

ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted standard, which guides organisations to develop an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) and can be integrated with other management systems. It is structured to provide a mechanism for continual improvement of an organisations environmental performance. It is applicable to companies of all sizes in all sectors.

What services do we offer?

  • ISO 14001 Implementation
  • Environmental Reviews
  • Environmental Auditing
  • Energy and Waste Management

Why implement ISO 14001?

Reduced Environmental Impact:

Continual minimisation of environmental impacts and better management of environmental issues leads to improved environmental performance.

Achieve Financial and Environmental Objectives:
ISO 14001 should become an integral part of your business and therefore not only do you want to improve environmentally but also make cost savings as well. Areas such as waste and utility management can help to reduce your impact on the environment and also help you to save money.

Legislative Compliance:
Environmental legislative compliance is obviously very important. ISO 14001
requires that you are aware of the legislation that pertains to your organisation
and that you can show compliance.

Certifiable framework:
ISO 14001 provides you with a certifiable framework. Having a certified
EMS has a number of benefits. Independent verification of your system
reinforces its credibility and helps to provide commitment at all levels due
to the initial goal getting registered to the standard. The independent audit
process also ensures that the system is working and showing continual
improvement.

Sustainable Development:
Systems such as ISO 14001 have a part to play in ensuring that the business
community moves forward in a sustainable manner. Within ISO 14001 this
is achieved by evaluation of the organisations impact upon the environment
and addressing significant areas. An organisation can then continually
improve its environmental performance by setting objectives and targets
with designated action plans.

ISO 14001 Implementation Process:

REVIEW
Management Review of system. Ensure resources available to enable continual improvement.

PLAN
Review and highlight how you impact on and interact with the environment

Produce realistic objectives
And targets to reduce your environmental impact and achieve business goals.

   
CHECK
Undertake audits to ensure objectives are moving forward, procedures are being adhered to and key areas are monitored.
IMPLEMENT
Produce simple and effective documentation. Train and record. Designate responsibilities. Open communication channels.

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