ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Revision

 

The revision of ISO 14001, one of ISO’s most widely used standards, is now open for public comment (DIS stage), with an updated version due by the end of 2015.

 

Why is ISO 14001 being revised?

 

All ISO standards are reviewed every five years to establish if a revision is required to keep it current and relevant for the marketplace. The future ISO 14001:2015 will respond to latest trends and ensure it is compatible with other management system standards such as ISO 9001.

 

ISO 14001 Environmental Management

 

The ISO 14001:2004 international standard can assist your business to reduce its impact on the environment, it also serves as a framework to grow your business in a responsible manner. The business environment, and Mother Nature, insist upon and reward those who put care for the environment at the heart of their operations.

 

 

Why register to ISO 14001?

 

Voluntary registration to ISO 14001 signals to your customers and your community that you take the environment seriously, and strive to reduce the impact of your activities on it. Registration shows not only that you comply with regulations, but also have systems in place to continually reduce your environmental footprint.

 

 

What are the benefits of ISO 14001?

 

An environmental management system can help you improve your environmental performance, cut waste, and reduce costs without compromising performance or service. Successfully implementing an ISO 14001 environmental management system can help you meet your legal obligations as well as increase new business opportunities. Demonstrating a commitment to managing your environmental impact wins greater stakeholder and customer trust, giving you the confidence to plan ahead rather than react to whatever the future brings.

 

Where can I find more information?

 

• Expected Outcomes for Accredited Certification to ISO 14001, published by the International Accreditation Forum at www.iaf.nu/upFiles/IAF14001expectedoutcomesPortBrazil_0112.pdf

• EPA ISO 14001 FAQs at http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/wastewater/Environmental-Management-System-ISO-14001-Frequently-Asked-Questions.cfm

• Purchase the standard at the International Organization for Standardization