ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance – Why it Matters and How to Obtain It
Environmental compliance is an ever-growing topic that is gaining momentum and popularity every day. Its importance cannot be understated as the future is dependent on it and the planet depends on us. Having these Environmental guidelines in place and are important for everyone to follow and can be very beneficial. It’s not just about doing good in the world and doing your part, but also the cost savings it can have on your own business. In this blog we will discuss more about why Environmental Compliance matters and how to obtain it for your business through ISO 14001.
Why Environmental Compliance Matters
Why does Environmental Compliance matter? And why is it important to business today? According to www.ansarada.com below this is why:
Why is Environmental Compliance important for business today?
An environmental compliance report enables your company to:
Mitigate the legal and operational risks of non- compliance
Evaluate the resources required and terms and conditions related to environmental compliance, across jurisdictions
Identify the environmental issues impacting your operational performance and growth potential and formulate strategies to mitigate them
Apply for environmental licenses, permits and approvals required by your company to operate its business across jurisdictions
Evaluate the most appropriate and cost-effective approach to comply with environmental requirements
Determine the facilities or projects of your company that have caused contamination or were used to dispose of any hazardous materials or substances
What is ISO 14001?
According to www.iso.org “ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organizations to design and implement an EMS, and continually improve their environmental performance.”
14001:2015 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system that can be used by any organization, large or small, regardless of field of activity. The ISO 14000 family addresses various aspects of environmental management. It provides practical tools for companies and organizations looking to identify and control their environmental impact and constantly improve their environmental performance.
ISO 14001:2015 does not state requirements for environmental performance, but instead maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. It can be used by any organization regardless of its activity or sector. Using ISO 14001:2015 can provide assurance to company management, employees, as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved.
What are the key benefits of ISO 14001?
Implementing ISO 14001 can provide numerous benefits to organizations. By helping companies manage their environmental responsibilities more effectively and sustainably these benefits come as both Economical and Environmental aspects. Her are some of the key benefits of ISO 14001 Certification:
Improved Environmental Performance
ISO 14001 ensures that organizations manage environmental impacts with the provided structured framework. So, organizations can better control and reduce their environmental footprint.
Cost Savings
Cost Savings with ISO 14001 includes the more efficient use of energy, water and raw materials. Being an energy efficient run organization leads to reduced utility bills, overall waste and lower disposal costs.
Enhanced Reputation
Reputation is important as we know. Getting the ISO 14001 certification you’re your organization demonstrates to companies that your commitment to environmental responsibility is of high priority. It can have an impact on popularity with investors and the public eye.
Competitive Advantage
Access to new markets is crucial for growth and with the ISO 14001 Certification it does just that. Some clients and big organizations require or prefer suppliers with the certification. It also serves as a competitive advantage in particular markets where customers and partners value environmental stewardship highly.
Better Decision Making
Better Decision Making is important because it is the future of the organization. Monitoring and measuring environmental performance and having data that can help the organization make better informative decisions. The ISO 14001 standard encourages a long-term perspective on environmental issues and strategic planning.
Getting certified
If the ISO 14001 certification sounds like something in your wheelhouse or if it is something that your organization is being pushed into getting, then Wilkshire Consulting is here to start this process with you. Either way we will make it a quick and painless certification process.
If you are interested in getting the ISO 45001 standard and implementing an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) or just need further details, contact us below!
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