ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)

ISO14001 is the International Standard for Environmental Management Systems, and is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type and nature, and applies to the environmental aspects of its activities, products and services that the organization determines it can either control or influence considering a life cycle perspective.

ISO14001 sets out the requirements for an environmental management system and 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.

An environmental management system can provide value for the environment, the organization itself and interested parties. Consistent with the organization's environmental policy, the intended outcomes of an environmental management system include:

• enhancement of environmental performance
• fulfilment of compliance obligations
• achievement of environmental objectives

The standard requires that an organization considers all environmental issues relevant to its operations, such as air pollution, water and sewage issues, waste management, soil contamination, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and resource use and efficiency. Like all ISO management system standards,

ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. ISO 14001 is intended for use by an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.

Benefits Environmental Management Systems

• Increased financial profits
• Use of none harmful substances
• Implements the waste hierarchy
• Waste is segregated and disposed of correctly
• Fully complies with their legal obligations
• Improved customer loyalty
• Repeat business
• Enhanced company reputation
• Increase customer base
• Increase revenue and market share