Why the ISO 14001 Standard?
• Aims to achieve continuous improvement in environmental protection by the setting and achieving of measurable objectives and targets • Promotes the reduction in the use of energy, water and raw materials • Encourages the reduction or removal of environmental impacts due to our operations and products • Requires compliance with regulatory requirements and the total transparency necessary to make any inspection easier • Allows for the management system, subsequent assessment and certification to be ‘site specific’ allowing for ‘local’ conditions to be taken into consideration • Has a lasting international value as it is the result of a broad international consensus which was apparent throughout its preparation, this makes it the ideal choice for a company with many world-wide site locations • When certified, provides proof to customers, partners, local authorities, employees and members of the public of the constant commitment of the company to environmental protection To find out more
