It is becoming more and more important to demonstrate that organizations are thinking about their environmental impact and putting in place systems that will not only benefit the environment but will also reduce costs and improve efficiency within the organisation.

The benefits of showing conformance to the ISO 14001 standard are numerous:

Cost savings in waste, recycling and consumption
Advantage over competitors when tendering for business
Management of environmental risks
Compliance with individual countries environmental regulations
Demonstrates your commitment to improving the environment
Shows you are a responsible future focused organisation
Can reduce insurance cover costs
Can increase employee engagement in the knowledge that they are working in an environmentally friendly organization

Having a well-defined Energy Management System (EMS) framework will provide your organisation with a systematic approach to compliance. In some cases regulatory bodies are more flexible with companies with performance and public accountability records.

In addition, Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) have indicated that certification may lead to a reduction in the number of inspections required for obtaining permits. In unique circumstances, the EPA has reduced fines on the condition that financial resources are put into better practices, including compliance to ISO 14001.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AN ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION?

• Organisations certified to ISO 14001 demonstrate their commitment to continuous improvement and reduced environmental impact
• The certificate can significantly improve your bargaining position when taking part in public and private green procurement tenders. As consumers are becoming increasingly aware of environmental and ecological issues, ISO 14001 certification helps your brand stand out as a responsible provider
• Companies that implement the ISO 14001 EMS aim to minimize wastage, from materials to energy consumption, throughout the supply chain and can thereby reduce cost