ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ISO 14001:2015 specifies requirements for an environmental management system to enable an organization to develop and implement a policy and objectives which take into account legal requirements and other requirements to which the organization subscribes, and information about significant environmental aspects. ISO 14001:2015 is applicable to any organization that wishes to establish, implement, maintain and improve an environmental management system, to assure itself of conformity with its stated environmental policy, and to demonstrate conformity with ISO 14001:2015, the intended outcomes of an environmental management system include:
• Enhancement of environmental performance;
• Fulfillment of compliance obligations;
• Achievement of environmental objectives.
The ISO 14001:2015 Standard lists down of few requirements that will help in optimizing the use of raw materials and reducing cost. The continuous improvement in a business process compliant to the ISO 14001:2015 will result in business sustainability with a green footprint.
The ISO 14001:2015 Standard helps in reducing the effort required to manage the legal compliance of business activity that affects the environment. It helps in improving the management of your environmental risks.
The Environmental Management System requirements can be integrated with other management standards to build a single business system. Thus, avoiding duplication efforts and cost of process improvements while implementing any other ISO Standards.
Also, the environmental responsibility will be continually applied to the regular business operations by complying to the standard.
The ISO 14001:2015 Standard is a voluntary certification any organization could comply to. The social responsibility and concern about environmental practices of the companies will be highly appreciated by customers and clients.
It provides an assurance as the brand is environmentally friendly. It helps in building community relations and a social responsibility. It helps reduce risks related to any loss of reputation due to non-compliance with environmental policies.
The ISO 14001:2015 Standard is based on the management process of ‘Plan-Do-Check-Act’ and is in sync with other ISO Standard. Hence it enables seamless integration with the ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and other management based Standards.
