Protecting the environment is an important business issue. Many organizations now require their suppliers to have specific environmental management plans. Implementing ISO 14001 policies will enable you to demonstrate to customers and stakeholders that your business is committed to reducing its environmental impact.

Helping you protect the environment, meet your legal obligations, and strengthen your brand. ISO 14001 sets the standard for Environmental Management Systems.

What is ISO 14001? 

ISO 14001 is the International Standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It was designed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to help businesses and other organizations to reduce their environmental impact. This standard allows businesses to set up an EMS that can help them reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and cut waste management costs

Who needs ISO 14001?

Any business, of any size, in any sector, can implement the ISO 14001 framework and apply for certification of their environmental management plan. This makes ISO 14001 one of the most popular standards in the world. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed this series for businesses and other organizations looking to reduce their environmental impact.

What are the benefits of ISO 14001?

The benefits of showing conformance to the ISO 14001 standard include:

• Cost savings in waste, recycling, and consumption
• Advantage over competitors when tendering for business.
• Management of environmental risks
• Compliance with individual countries environmental regulations
• Demonstrates your commitment to improving the environment.
• Shows you are a responsible future focused organization.
• Can reduce insurance cover costs.
• Can increase employee engagement in the knowledge that they are working in an environmentally friendly organization.

ISO 14001:2015

The latest revision of the ISO 14001 standard is ISO 14001:2015. It reflects the latest business trends in environmental management, as well as ensuring compatibility with other widely used management systems such as ISO 9001.

The updated ISO 14001:2015 framework provides organizations with a systematic approach to environmental management. It sets out how an organization can implement policies that protect the environment and how it can respond to changing environmental conditions.

Gaining ISO 14001:2015 certification can reassure managers, employees and other stakeholders that an organization is measuring and reducing its environmental impact.

The ISO 14001 framework does not include requirements for environmental performance. Instead, it enables an organization to meet the demands of customers and regulators for it to fulfil its corporate responsibility and its legal obligations.

Our expert consultants can provide you with all the guidance and advice you need to develop compliant policies for your organization.