ISO 14000 - Environmental management

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 14001:2004 and ISO 14004:2004 focus on environmental management systems. The other standards in the family focus on specific environmental aspects such as life cycle analysis, communication and auditing.

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders.

ISO 14001 helps:

1. Demonstrate compliance with current and future statutory and regulatory requirements
2. Increase leadership involvement and engagement of employees
3. Improve company reputation and the confidence of stakeholders through strategic communication
4. Achieve strategic business aims by incorporating environmental issues into business management
5. Provide a competitive and financial advantage through improved efficiencies and reduced costs
6. Encourage better environmental performance of suppliers by integrating them into the organization’s business systems

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