EMS ISO 14001

 EMS ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification 

An ISO certificate is an international standard that indicates that a company or organization has met certain quality management standards. 

This certificate can be used to show potential customers that your company is committed to quality and excellence. 

There are many benefits to having an ISO certificate (ISO9001; 14001; 22000; 45000..). For example, it can help you attract new business as potential customers will see that you have made a commitment to quality. 

Additionally, it can help you improve your company's internal processes as you will be required to meet certain standards in order to maintain your certification. It is important to note that an ISO certificate is not a guarantee of quality. 

However, it does show that your company has taken steps to meet international quality standards. There are a few things to keep in mind when considering whether or not to pursue an ISO certificate. 

First, you should make sure that your company is ready to meet the requirements of the standard. Additionally, you will need to invest in the necessary resources to maintain your certification. 

Finally, you should consider the benefits and drawbacks of pursuing an ISO certificate before making a final decision.

What is an environmental management system according to ISO 14001:2015?  

The requirements of an environmental management system include: 

•  Determining the organizational structure of the organization 
•  Planning activities and actions 
•  Definition of responsibilities and authorities 
•  Procedures to  follow to protect the environment 
•  Documented procedures necessary for the environmental management system 
•  Procedures and resources for the development, implementation, operation, evaluation, and maintenance of the organization`s environmental policy.  

It is based on the international standard ISO 14001:2015, which defines procedures for effective environmental management.  

Terms and definitions of ISO 14001:2015 

• ISO 14001:2015 is an international standard that prescribes how to establish an effective environmental management system.  
• ISO 14001:2015 is an international standard for an environmental management system that can be applied to any facility or project, regardless of size or location.  
• The goal of ISO 14001: 2015 is to strike a balance between maintaining profits and reducing environmental impact by ensuring company-wide efforts, and ISO 14001 can achieve both goals.  
• ISO 14001: 2015 aims to help organizations reduce and manage activities that have a negative impact on the environment. 

These include the use of natural resources, waste management, and disposal, and energy consumption.  

Benefits of implementing ISO 14001: 2015 

 Each group of ISO 14001 standards provides management tools that enable organizations to manage environmental aspects and their consequent environmental impacts and improve environmental performance. These tools can provide specific materials and financial benefits such as: 

• Reduction of raw material/resource consumption. 
• Reduction of energy consumption.  
• Improved operational efficiency.  
• Reduced operational waste and disposal costs.  
• Reuse of recyclable raw materials.

Sectors subject to ISO14001 certification 

 Industries, commerce, services, healthcare, and agribusiness of all kinds, regardless of size or field of activity. Operation and maintenance company. Oil and gas companies and industrial service companies.  Hospitals, hotels, restaurants.  

Why do companies want to get ISO14001: 2015 certification? 

More than 250,000 facilities around the world are ISO14001 certified.  

Improved environmental management: Statistics show that companies that have implemented ISO 14001 have improved their environmental management by 97%, allowing them to manage all sources of pollution from their businesses and manage their employees and environmental risks increase. 

Raising employee awareness of environmental requirements: According to statistics, ISO 14001-implemented factories have increased employee awareness of environmental management system requirements by 95%, effectively and efficiently managing environmental systems. Demonstrate a high level of effectiveness and employee competence. Factory commitment to environmental and social responsibility. 

Waste Reduction: Statistics show that companies that have implemented ISO 14001 have been able to reduce factory waste generation by 79%. 

Air pollution reduction: Statistics show that facilities that have introduced ISO 14001 have reduced air pollution by 69%. This reduces injuries and occupational diseases that affect employees and reduces violations punished by regulatory agencies. 

Reducing resource consumption and depletion: According to statistics, companies that have implemented ISO 14001 have reduced resource consumption by 66% and costs by 62%. This will lead to further cost savings and a stronger role for companies in the protection of natural resources.  

Easy and convenient: ISO 14001 certification is less expensive and less time-consuming than it used to be. Competitors will soon notice this. If your competitors do not have ISO 14001 certification,  many registered companies are in the process of getting ISO 14001 certification, so your competitors can get it right away. 

The longer you wait, the worse the results are.