ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management system

ISO 14001 2004 is an environmental management standard that defines the environmental policy of an organization. This standard helps organizations to protect the environment, check pollution, and improve their overall environmental performance. ISO 14001 is a useful tool for an organization to step up from just maintaining regulatory compliance to an organization with improved productivity and enhanced competitive advantage.

ISO 14001:2004 is applicable to any business that wishes to establish, implement, maintain and improve an environmental management system and conform to its stated environmental policy.

ISO 14001:2004 is the perfect certification for companies seeking an internationally recognized environmental management system. This certification can help companies create a structure for managing environmental operations. ISO 14001:2004 is applicable to all types and sizes of manufacturing and service operations throughout the world.

BENEFITS

A well-defined environmental management system is essential for an organization to manage environmental aspects like emission and handling of waste. It is important for the efficient utilization of resources and energy. Some of the benefits of the ISO 14001 certification are:

• Environmental legal liability
• Reduction in insurance premiums; waste handling costs; water and air permitting fees
• Improved corporate image; strategic investment; improved regulatory relations
• Evaluates system performance through management review and correct management system deficiencies