ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – ISO 14001

Environmental sustainability has gained momentum in the world. ISO 14001-2015 certification helps to achieve the environmental targets of the operational environment and surroundings including sector relevant issues like, noise, waste, gases, air and water etc.

ISO 14001 is suitable for organizations of all types and sizes, be they private, not-for-profit or governmental. It requires that an organization considers all environmental issues relevant to its operations, such as air pollution, water and sewage issues, noise waste management, soil contamination, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and resource use and efficiency.

It helps organizations to improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders.

ISO 14001 requires :

• Environmental management to be more prominent within the organization’s strategic direction
• A greater commitment from leadership
• The implementation of proactive initiatives to protect the environment from harm and degradation, such as sustainable resource use and climate change mitigation
• A focus on life-cycle thinking to ensure consideration of environmental aspects from development to end-of-life
• The addition of a stakeholder-focused communication strategy, it also allows for easier integration into other management systems thanks to the same structure, terms and definitions.