ISO 14001 Certification
Why you need ISO 14001?
IISO 14001:2004 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be certified to. It maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. It can be used by any organization regardless of its activity or sector.
Using ISO 14001:2004 can provide assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved.
It has proven benefits. A survey of over 5000 users showed:
- 75% of users found it valuable for meeting legal requirements and improving the organization's environmental performance
- Over 60% rated it highly for achieving management committment and employee engagement
- Over half rated it as valuable for business management, most notably for meeting stakeholder requirements and improving public image
- Over 75% indicated that use of the standard gave them a competitive advantage and 63% gained a financial benefit
