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What is ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is one of the most significant standards within the ISO 14000 family of standards. ISO 14001 focuses on development and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS). An ISO 14001 compliant EMS should address all environmental issues relevant to the organization’s business operations including air pollution, waste management, water and soil contamination, impact on climate change and efficient use of resources. Implementation of the standard will allow organizations to:
- Minimize the organization’s negative impact on the environment
- Ensure compliance with any environmental regulatory requirements or laws
- Promote continual improvement of the organization’s environmental impact
The ISO 14001 standard is applicable to organizations of all sizes, large and small. Development of an EMS allows the organization to take a systemic approach in dealing with any environmental issue. The ISO 14001 standard is based on the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle, otherwise known as the Demming Cycle or Shewerts Circle. ISO 14001:2015 is the latest revision of the standard
Why Implement ISO 14001
Over the past several years, companies and top executives have been legally held responsible for their role in negatively impacting the environment. Chief executives of companies have been convicted, fined and even given prison sentences due to preventable accidents or negligence. Beyond the moral and legal responsibilities to protect the environment, there are solid business advantages to be gained from addressing environmental issues through the implementation of an ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System. Improvements in environmental management can result in a positive impact on business performance and the bottom line. Some of the potential benefits are as follows:
- Increase in brand equity of improved corporate image
- Gain access to a new environmentally conscious customer base
- Promote more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste
- Improve relationships with stockholders, regulatory agencies and consumers
How to Implement ISO 14001
Implementation of ISO 14001 and subsequent certification will require time, resources, commitment and full support from the management team. There are ten main sections of the standard. The first three cover the Scope of the document, Normative References, and Terms and Definitions applicable to the standard. The remaining sections concentrate on the contents and requirements for developing, implementing and managing an ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System. The 14001:2015 standard identifies the PDCA methodology as the iterative process for organizations to use to achieve continual improvement.
The success of the Environmental Management System requires commitment from all levels of the organization. Top management must lead the effort and provide sufficient resources not only to implement but to fully support the EMS. The ISO 14001:2015 standard provides the framework for building and implementing a robust EMS. In addition, adherence to the requirements within the standard will enable the organization to achieve the objectives of their EMS.
Certification
Students who attend this course in its entirely will receive a final certification after examination of Lead Auditor ISO EMS 14001:2015 issued and validated by IRCA CQI, UK