ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management systems
ISO 14001:2015 is an international standard for organizations that want to improve their work in environmental protection and the implementation of environmental management system to demonstrate their environmental responsibilities to the sustainability fund.
The activities of any type of organization use natural resources or renewable energy sources and produce undesirable waste products, which affect the environment. This impact should be identified, minimized and controlled throughout the life cycle of the organization’s processes, services and / or activities. Implementation and certification of the environmental management system (EMS) in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001: 2015, provides a systematic approach to the treatment of aspects of the organization in the environment; EMS enables an organization to monitor the impact of its activities, products and services on the environment.
According to ISO, ISO 14001: 2015 is applicable to any organization, regardless of its size, type or nature, and applies to environmental aspects of all activities, products and services that an organization wishes to control within its EMS.
By obtaining a certificate of compliance with the applicable requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard, a numerous of advantages are gained, some of which are:
• Increased trust of clients, community, employees and international environmental authorities.
• Possibility to participate in tenders and competitions in which a certified environmental management system is required.
• Distinct communication of the organization with the public that it is committed to the protection of the environment and that it undertakes efforts to minimize the pollution that may result from its activities and its effect.
• The internationally recognized certificate improves the brand, reputation and image of the organization.
• A distinct commitment to environmental protection gives an advantage over business competitors who do not address these issues, which users of services and products of the organization, and its partners, can easily find out
• Optimization, achievement and demonstration of environmental performance, cost reduction through more efficient use of resources and reduction of risk of environmental accidents (thus reducing insurance costs).
• Establishing solutions to prevent potential incidents that could lead to sanctioning of the organization and timely and effective response in case of such occurrence.
• Building trust in the application and compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the field of environmental protection.
• Increased export strength to markets that require an internationally recognized certificate.
