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ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System

ISO 14001:2015 is recognized as an Environmental Management System (EMS) standard which provides a systematic framework for integrating environmental management practices by supporting environmental protection, preventing pollution, minimizing waste, and reducing energy and materials consumption.

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management certification can help you to:
  • Reduce waste handling cost
  • Win more business deals and compete in tenders/ proposals
  • Reduces environmental liability risks
  • Increases profitability by saving energy & better utilization of natural resources
  • Become a more reliable competitor in your marketplace
  • Provide potentially less surveillance visits from regulatory agencies
Why was ISO 14001 revised ?

All ISO standards are reviewed every five years to establish if a revision is required in order to keep it current and relevant for the marketplace. ISO 14001:2015 is designed to respond to latest trends and ensure it is compatible with other management system standards.

ISO 14001:2015 sets out the criteria for an Environmental Management System (EMS) and can be certified to. It maps out a framework that an organization can follow to set up an effective Environmental Management System. It can be used by any organization regardless of its activity or sector.

What are the main changes to the standard ?

The key changes relate to:

  • Increased importance of environmental management within the organization's strategic planning processes.
  • Addition of proactive initiatives to protect the environment from harm and degradation.
  • Lifecycle thinking when considering environmental aspects.
  • Improving environmental performance added.
  • Addition of a communications strategy.
  • Greater focus on leadership.

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