Benefits of Implementing and Obtaining Environmental Management System Certificatio
There is clear evidence that many organizations expect their suppliers to adopt a more responsible approach to environmental protection. In many cases, this new business ethic has led organizations to require their suppliers to implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) as part of their business activities.
Implementing and obtaining Environmental Management System certification offers several benefits.
Economic Benefits:
• Energy savings
• Reduced waste generation and, consequently, lower waste disposal costs
• Reduced environmental charges and penalties resulting from pollution
Benefits for Organizational Management:
• Reduced risk of environmental incidents
• Increased levels of organizational ethics and responsibility
Public Relations Benefits:
• Improved organizational image and reputation
• Better relationships with the public as well as with local governments
ISO 14001 is known as “Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.”
This standard specifies the main requirements of an Environmental Management System (EMS) that an organization must meet in order to obtain certification from a certification body.
Certified organizations are authorized to use the Certification Mark.
At the international level, the key standard for implementing and certifying an Environmental Management System (EMS) is ISO 14001.
Environmental Management System Based on ISO 14001
