ISO 14001:2015 Certification

ELEVATING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY WITH AN INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

What is the ISO 14001:2015 standard?

Attention to environmental protection improves a company's image and, at the same time, the proper management of environmental issues provides an organizational boost and stimulates business competitiveness. Management policies compatible with environmental responsibilities have already become, in fact, an element of Risk Management and therefore a discriminating criterion in the selection of suppliers. Customers sensitive to environmental responsibility prefer supplies from companies with the same orientation; on environmental protection issues, for example, companies that demonstrate their commitment through compliance with internationally recognized standards, such as ISO 14001, are preferred.

ISO 14001:2015 is part of a series of international standards, which concern the Environmental Management System, applicable to all types of organizations. ISO 14001, the most widely used Environmental Management System standard in the world, is based on the principles of a Management System that includes the phases of planning, execution, control and improvement actions. 
The application of the ISO 14001 standard defines the most important requirements to identify, control and monitor the environmental aspects of any organization that has an environmental policy.

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How to obtain certification according to the ISO 14001:2015 guideline?

The main stages of the certification process proposed by Bureau Veritas include:

  • Preliminary or pre-audit verification (on request)
  • Initial audit to evaluate the implementation of the principles and basic structure of the EMS
  • Certification or main audit (and subsequent issuance of the certificate)
  • Periodic maintenance audits of the certification and continuous improvement.

During each audit phase, the organization receives a clear and comprehensive report that allows for continuous improvement of the management system and environmental management performance.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about the ISO 14001 guideline

  • What are the objectives and benefits of an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System?

    Some of the immediate benefits of adopting an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System are:

    • Greater trust from customers, investors, the public and the community, thanks to the guarantee of reliability of the demonstrated commitment;
    • Better cost control and savings in raw materials and energy used;
    • Clarity in management and facilitation in requests for environmental permits and authorizations;
    • Reduction of insurance premiums related to the possibility of environmental accidents;
    • Reduction of financial guarantees where required by current legislation.

  • What are the topics covered in the ISO 14000 series of environmental standards?

    The main areas covered are:

    • Environmental management systems - environmental auditing;
    • Environmental labeling standards - environmental performance evaluation;
    • Life Cycle Assessment - environmental communication;
    • Greenhouse gas monitoring.