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ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is an internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). ISO 14001 is the most widely used EMS in the world, with over 11,000 organisations certified in the UK and an estimated 223,000 organisations certified in 159 countries worldwide.

Progressive companies are finding that implementing an EMS can offer real strategic value as a management tool. For these companies, the ISO 14001 auditing process is more than running down a checklist. This is a true business asset linking environmental protection with corporate goals and objectives. This can lead to productivity improvements, reduced risk and lower costs – while demonstrating your company is environmentally conscious.

About ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is the conformance standard within the family of ISO 14000 documents developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), in Geneva, Switzerland. Similar in structure to the ISO 9001 quality management system standard, ISO 14001 outlines key requirements companies should comply with in order to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. The ISO 14001 elements provide diverse organisations a framework for managing and continually improving their environmental programs.

Many companies currently monitor air and water permits, or toxic use reduction programs. Utilising ISO 14001, companies can now merge environmental programs into one coherent system to efficiently manage all environmental activities. In short, ISO 14001 provides organisations with a competitive advantage, by demonstrating to their customers that their environmental processes and impact is effectively managed, continually improving, and part of the corporate management system.

Effective ISO 14001 implementation should bring with it both reductions in environmental risk and environmental costs. Achieving this voluntary registration should further improve regulatory relations, and demonstrate to customers and to your community your company is truly environmentally aware.

Who is ISO 14001 relevant to?

ISO 14001 is relevant to every organisation, including:

Single site to large multi-national companies
High risk companies to low risk service organisations
Manufacturing, process and the service industries; including local governments
All industry sectors including public and private sectors
Original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers

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Benefits of Implementing ISO 14001

Organisations of all types, sectors and sizes can improve their environmental performance through the implementation of this standard. Some of the benefits are:

Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations
Demonstrate an innovative and forward thinking approach to customers and prospective employees
Increase your access to new customers and business partners
Increased credibility that comes from an independent assesment
Costs savings from consumption, waste and recycling
Improved process control and record keeping
Demonstrate a commitment to making continual improvement against spectific targets
Achieve preferred supplier status typically from a Local Authority or supply chain

Why Choose TÜV SÜD?

Some of the Benefits from Choosing TÜV SÜD

ISO 14001 certification is the first step in a never-ending journey toward continuous improvement. Now you have the foundation to integrate your environmental processes into your company's overall business plan.
In addition, ISO 14001 is designed to be compatible with other management system standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality), OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety) and ISO 27001 (Information Security). All or any combination of these complementary standards can be integrated seamlessly. They share many principles, so choosing an integrated management system can provide you with outstanding value for money.
TÜV SÜD experts are part of the ISO Technical Subcommittee working on the development of the next ISO Standard.
Our auditors are trained to the highest standards and are selected to meet the industry that you operate with. Resulting in a quality service from a knowledgeable auditor.
We have an international network of skilled auditors, who can provide you with the needed expertise locally with the same consistent service.

Where do you begin?

Contact TÜV SÜD today. We'll show you how to get started on the road to ISO 14001 certification and how our auditing approach can bring your EMS to a new level of effectiveness.

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