What are some of the Internal Benefits of ISO 14001?
Some of the key benefits of an environmental management system based on ISO 14001 include: • Improvements in overall performance and operational efficiency. • Improved regulatory compliance by improved pollution prevention practices. • Reduced waste of raw material. • Increase in process yields. • Improved utilization of by-products. • Conversion of waste into commercially valuable forms. • Reduced energy consumption. • Increased efficiency by systematic management of environmental obligations. • Less downtime through more careful monitoring and maintenance. • Savings from safer workplace conditions. • Greater employee involvement and a more motivated workforce. • Reduction of costs associated with emissions, discharges, waste handling, transport & disposal. • Improvements in the product as a result of process changes. Higher quality, more consistent products. • Good synergy with ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001. • Assists in developing and transferring technology within the company.
