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ISO 14001
The ISO 14001 helps sustainable businesses implement systems that will overall reduce their negative impact on the environment, alongside encouraging efficiency of operating. It is a framework that businesses can become certified to.
ISO 14001 is the international standard for an effective environmental system, focusing on environmental management. The International Organization of Standardization (ISO) defines an environmental management system as “part of the management system used to manage environmental aspects, fulfil compliance obligations, and address risks and opportunities.”
Environmental management is a vital aspect of business operation because it ensures that the business is run in a sustainable manner resulting in less energy waste and increased profit through improved efficiency and productivity.
The ISO 14001 helps sustainable businesses implement systems that will overall reduce their negative impact on the environment, alongside encouraging efficiency of operating. It is a framework that businesses can become certified to.
Differences between the ISO 14001:2004 and 14001:2015
The revised 2015 version of the ISO 14001 has been improved to reflect a higher standard of environmental management. With 10 clauses and 16 mandatory documents and records, some of the most important areas of the system standards have been altered. The new version provides greater clarity and allows you to make it more relevant to the requirements of your own organisation.
Key benefits of the ISO 14001:2015.
- Better integration with other business activities.
- Enhancement of the process approach to the Plan-
Do- Check- Act (PDCA) cycle which is the basis of all business improvement systems. - Decentralisation of the system and spread of responsibilities for the EMS throughout the organisation.
- Greater involvement of the top management in the EMS.
- Consideration of the whole lifecycle of the product or service during aspects evaluation.
- Higher emphasis on environmental performance monitoring.
Is my ISO 14001:2004 certificate still valid?
As of September 2018, the ISO 14001:2004 certificate became invalid. All businesses should have transitioned to the new requirements, so if you have not done so already then it is time to become certified for the newer version. Unfortunately, you will no longer be able to complete a seamless transition and will have to certify yourself again from the beginning.
How does my business benefit from ISO 14001 certification?
The ISO 14001 certification provides the best environmental management framework for your business. By obtaining the certification you can prove to stakeholders, customer and staff that you consider the environment and are readily striving towards making the world a more sustainable place through your business management. Other benefits include:
- Improved resource efficiency.
- Reduced waste.
- A competitive advantage in supply chain design.
- Increase new business opportunities through an improvement of company image.
- Meet legal obligations.
- Increase stakeholder and customer trust.
- Improve overall environmental impact.
- Manage environmental obligations.
- Reduce taxes and liability insurances.
How we can help you
At Risg Solutions we specialise in creating customised health, safety, environmental, fire and quality assurance solutions for businesses just like yours. Our consultants have on average twenty five years’ experience helping businesses through ISO14001, most of which has been gained in highly regulated sectors where environmental legislation and permit compliance are key to customers and stakeholder. That means we have the best experience to be able to help. Call us for an informal discussion on how we can assist; or visit our website for more information.
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