ISO 14001:2015 is the Environmental Management System (EMS) standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). An EMS helps organizations identify, monitor, control and improve environmental issues in a systematic manner. The standard has been designed for any type of organization or business, in any industry beyond manufacturing. It assists organizations with providing assurance to management, employees, stakeholders and even consumers that its environmental impact is being monitored and continually improved. While there are clear environmental benefits of an EMS, there are several business benefits ISO 14001:2015 introduces, including:
• Meet customer demands for ISO 14001:2015 by demonstrating compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Reduce costs of waste management by providing a competitive and financial advantage through improved efficiencies and reduced costs
• Reduce energy and material costs while achieving strategic business aims by incorporating environmental issues into business management
• Reduce environmental hazards and improve stakeholder’s confidence and company reputation through strategic communication
• Improved professional image by encouraging a higher environmental performance of suppliers through integration into the organization’s business systems
• Internationally Recognized for all types and sizes of organizations (product, service, governmental, education, healthcare, etc.)
• Easily integrated into other ISO management systems, such as ISO 9001
The ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System standard exists to minimize negative environmental impacts while increasing positive ones. The standard requires organizations and businesses to determine the environmental aspects and impacts of operations. Many organizations struggle with assessing their environmental aspects and impacts. In a world of growing public awareness concerning the environment and the rising cost of resources, companies can gain a significant competitive advantage with an effective EMS. The ISO 14001 Environmental Management System is an investment in improving our planet by reducing waste, costs, and risks while supporting the environment in the process. Contact us to learn more about ISO 14001 or check out our article ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Standard Overview. Check out additional news articles here.
