ISO 14001
One of the most effective ways to minimise environmental risks, meet legislative requirements and demonstrate corporate governance, is through the implementation of an environmental management system (EMS).
Certification to the globally recognised EMS standard, ISO 14001 from an accredited and reputable provider is becoming a preferred choice for organisations looking to demonstrate their environmental credentials.
How can ISO 14001 benefit my organisation?
An effective EMS certified to ISO 14001 can help an organisation operate in a more cost efficient and environmentally responsible manner by managing its impacts, including those which it can control and influence while also complying with relevant environmental legislation and its own environmental policy.
There are numerous benefits associated with a certified ISO 14001 management system:
- compliance with legislative and other requirements by providing a systematic approach for meeting current and identifying future legislation
- helps you demonstrate conformance and that you are fulfilling policy commitments and making continual improvement against specific targets to meet overall objectives
- competitive edge over non-certified businesses when invited to tender
- improved management of environmental risk
- increased credibility that comes from independent assessment
- continual improvement which helps drive more efficient use of raw materials and enhanced performance leading to cost reductions
- shares common management system principles with ISO 9000 and OHSAS 18001 enabling integration of your quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems
Your next step
LRQA provide a range of assessment, certification and training services to ISO 14001. Call 0800 783 2179 or complete the enquiry form on this website for further information.
To learn more about how the LRQA assessment process works see our assessment section and for our training services, visit our training section.
LRQA was the first certification body to be issued with a full EMS scope of accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). This means we have been recognised as having the ability to offer accredited certification.
Page last modified on 10 March 2009
