Benefits of ISO 14001 EMS
The international standard ISO 14001 establishes the requirements for an Environmental Management System (EMS). ISO 14001 can be easily integrated into any existing ISO management system. The purpose is to improve environmental performance through different agreed approaches, such as efficient use of resources and waste management. The ultimate goal is to achieve stakeholder approval and comply with legal requirements. In addition, we will detail the key benefits of 14001 EMS.
An environmental management system helps organizations identify, manage, monitor and control their environmental problems: such as air pollution, water and sewer problems, waste management, soil pollution, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and use and resource efficiency.
Having ISO 14001 certification guarantees compliance with current and future legal and regulatory requirements. It provides a framework for identifying, monitoring and complying with the various environmental requirements that apply to a company’s processes. The implementation of ISO will demonstrate that the company cares about the environment and will have a proven framework to identify and comply with various legal, regulatory and contractual requirements, thus boosting image and credibility.
It will also increase leadership involvement and employee engagement. Employees will become aware and active regarding all environmental issues such as waste management (especially when it comes to e-waste disposal) and provide feedback on adapting to the environment.
The ecological trend is becoming more widespread than ever. So your neighbors, business partners, business competitors, and of course the authorities will want to know how you dispose of post-processing materials and waste. Being certified will also increase trust and credibility.
This ISO can also provide benefits related to cost control. And all companies want to reduce costs, the implementation of the standard will allow the company to identify, control and reduce the number of environmental incidents that occur, which can cost the business a lot, through liability costs of fines, cleaning and repairs. In addition, implementing ways to conserve energy and input materials required by the company’s processes will also help the company reduce some costs.
ISO 14001 can help you gain a competitive advantage in supply chain design. This is strongly related to the previous point, cost control.
Successful compliance can help the business reduce energy consumption and material storage costs. In addition, the costs related to emissions, dumping, handling, transportation and disposal of waste will be significantly lower. Insurance costs and the number of client audits will also decrease.
Having a third-party certification of ISO 14001 is recommended to companies that want to be competitive and obey the laws.
