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ISO 14001 Certification
ISO 14001:2004 specifies needs for AN environmental management system to alter a company to develop and implement a policy and objectives that take into consideration legal needs and different needs to that the organization subscribes, and data regarding vital environmental aspects. It applies to those environmental aspects that the organization identifies as those that it will management and people that it will influence. It doesn't itself state specific environmental performance criteria.
The Benefits of implementing ISO 14001:2004
Meet legal and corporate policy requirement.
Potentially fewer surveillance visits from regulatory agencies.
Showing your business partners, regulatory agencies, and community that you are environmentally responsible.
Increase Competitiveness.
Increase profits through potential process improvements.
Reducing your environmental liability
Complying with environmental laws and regulations.
Improving relationships with regulators - organizations that implement an ISO14001:2004 (EMS) often report improved relations with government regulatory agencies, find that regulators are quicker to provide technical support, and find that the regulators are much more supportive in general.
Capturing institutional knowledge - ISO 14001:2004 (EMS) ensures this information is properly documented, communicated and retained. The cyclical nature of this management system further ensures all system information is reviewed and updated at least annually.
Streamlining operations - organizations often realize monetary savings as a result of greater operational efficiency and energy conservation
Increased awareness and participation - organizations benefit from better communication about environmental issues inside and outside the organization. ISO 14001 gives people an avenue to raise environmental issues and makes it clear that environmental performance is an important part of the corporate culture.
Safety benefits - by reviewing the procedures for controlling significant operations, including a review of emergency preparedness and response proced
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