ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

ISO 14001 was designed by Environmental management Technical Committee ISO/TC 207, Subcommittee SC 1, Environmental management systems.

ISO 14001 Requirements

The organization shall establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve an EMS in accordance with the ISO 14001 requirements. The organization shall define and document the scope of its environmental management system.

The level of implementation of the environmental management system, the size of documentation and the resources required for it depend on a number of factors, such as the Environmental policy, scope of the system, the size of an organization and the nature of its activities, products and services.

ISO 14001 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

The environmental management system documentation shall include

• Environmental policy, objectives and targets,
• Scope of the environmental management system,
• List of activities carried out by organisation their environmental aspect and impact
• Framework for identifying significant aspect
• Documents and records required for operation & control and
• Documents and records for effective implementation and monitoring of environmental management system.

KEY BENEFITS OF ACHIEVING ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION TO YOUR ORGANIZATION:

• Provide cost savings through the reduction of waste and more efficient use of natural resources (water, gas and fossil fuels).
• Tighten production processes, yielding efficiency and reduction in the risk of incidents.
• Improve internal communications and morale - often leading to sound environmental solutions suggested by staff, who are the ultimate owners of your business processes.
• Reduce insurance costs through demonstrating better risk management.
• Lead to a better public perception of your organization and you could also gain a competitive advantage, leading to improved sales opportunities.
• Policies and Objectives set by 'top management'
• Improved internal and external Communications

• Greater consistency and traceability of products and services
• Understanding how statutory and regulatory requirements impact on the organization and your customers
• Clear responsibilities and authorities agreed for all staff
• Improved use of time and resources
• Organisational Profitability
• Reduced wastage
• Improved morale and motivation
• Customer Confidence, Satisfaction and Trust
• Level of Assurance in Organisational Environmental Performance
• Organisational Profitability
• Ability to Differentiate Organisation for Competitive Advantage
• Organisational Credibility & Reputation