What is ISO 14001 standard and its significance?
The ISO 14000 is a standard for environmental management systems. ISO 14000 is applicable to all types and sizes of business. Attention is given to reduce the Environmental Footprint of an organization and thus decreasing the quantity of the pollution and waste produced by that organization. ISO 14001 has become an important qualification for organizations to show their credibility towards Environment and remain competitive in the global marketplace. Recent version of ISO 14001 was released in 2004 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Being a leader in management systems certification, AFNOR Certification is already accompanying in their environmental certification initiative.
