IMPROTANT NOTE
We no longer issue out ISO27001:2013 registration.
Your management system must now follow the rules of ISO27001:2022
Ring or e-mail now for free advise.
ISO 14001 is an environmental management system (EMS) standard. This standard exists to minimise your company’s negative environmental impact while increasing positive impact. An ISO 14001 certification shows your customers that you care about your impact on the world around you.
With the global commitment from companies aiming for zero carbon emissions this standard is being asked for more and more on tenders and contract work.
ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS).
It provides a framework that an organisation can follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements.
Part of the ISO 14000 family of standards on environmental management, ISO 14001 is a voluntary standard that organisations can certify to. Integrating it with other management systems standards, most commonly ISO 9001, can further assist in accomplishing organisational goals.
The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) defines an environmental management system as “part of the management system used to manage environmental aspects, fulfil compliance obligations, and address risks and opportunities.” The framework in the ISO 14001 standard can be used within a plan-do-check-act (PDCA) approach to continuous improvement.
WHO SHOULD USE THE ISO 14001:2015 REVISION?
ISO 14001:2015 should be used by any organisation that wishes to set up, improve, or maintain an environmental management system to conform with its established environmental policy and requirements. The requirements of the standard can be incorporated into any environmental management system, the extent to which is determined by several factors including the organisation’s industry, environmental policy, products and service offerings, and location.
ISO 14001:2015 is relevant to all organisations, regardless of size, location, sector, or industry.
What topics does ISO 14001:2015 cover?
At the highest level, ISO 14001:2015 covers the following topics with regard to environmental management systems:
Integrating ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Integrating management systems standards can increase focus while reducing the potential for confusion. Elements of ISO 9001 can be enhanced with corresponding components of ISO 14001.
Responsibilities for the combined standards might include:
When adding ISO 14001 components to those of ISO 9001, planning must be expanded to deal with environmental impacts, and the inspection and test systems modified to cover environmental conformance. The organisation must meet the environmental expectations of customers and the government, and it must incorporate environmental management elements into internal audit programs and training sessions.
ISO 14001 can be integrated with standards besides ISO 9001 in order to provide synergy with other systems, such as ISO45001 and ISO 13485.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ISO 14001:2015?
Using ISO 14001:2015 has many benefits for organizations with environmental management systems. Organisations and companies find that using the standard helps them:
Once the structure is in place and the system has been audited Aequalis consultants can check your system and send out your certificate.
Get Quote
e-mail our consultant
Click to Get Quote
British Made
We are British business helping other businesses in the UK. I started out running from a small, rented room in Blackpool with an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to help. Today, we help hundreds of businesses achieve certification and improve their processes every year.
We want to help you meet and exceed customer expectations.
