ISO 14001 — Environmental Management
Framework for effective environmental management and sustainability.
Standard Overview
ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental Management
ISO 14001:2015 standard concerns all companies aiming at improving their environmental performance. As concern for environmental protection becomes globally more intense day by day, more companies wish to prove their environmental awareness to their clients and interested parties by adopting and implementing an Environmental Management System.
ISO 14001:2015 is a process standard. Therefore, it can be implemented by any company, regardless of its size or activity including product manufacturers or service providers.
What is ISO 14001:2015?
ISO 14001:2015 applies to implemented Environmental Management System and sets the requirements for what the organization should do to manage processes that affect the impact of its activities to the environment. The core of the standard is to identify and control the environmental aspects and impacts of the organization.
The Plan-Do-Check-Act principle also applies to this standard. The expected outcome is the continual improvement of environmental performance by setting and achieving environmental targets and programmes. As in every management system, commitment by top management is a prerequisite and crucial.
Certification Benefits
Benefits of ISO 14001:2015 Certification
The basic benefits from setting and implementing an Environmental System according to the requirements of ISO 14001:2015
Cost Reduction
Reduction of operational and environmental cost.
Competitive Advantage
Acquirement of competitive advantage in the market.
Legal Conformance
Conformance with legal requirements and avoidance of authority environmental fines.
Energy Saving
Significant energy saving through efficient resource management.
Employee Awareness
Increase employees' environmental awareness across the organization.
External Communication
Improvement of external communication with local community and interested parties.
Customer Confidence
Address environmental concerns of customers and public effectively.
Sustainable Business
Build a sustainable business model for long-term success.
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ISO 14001 Services
ISO 14001 Certification & Compliance
Full scope verification and certification for Environmental Management System requirements under ISO 14001.
Comprehensive Audit & Assessment
Thorough on-site and documentation audits to evaluate your environmental management system effectiveness.
Training & Consultancy
Expert coaching and training for your teams on ISO 14001 implementation and environmental best practices.
Ongoing Compliance Support
Continuous monitoring and support to maintain your ISO 14001 certification and environmental standards.
Documentation & Reporting
Professional environmental documentation, impact assessments, and compliance reporting assistance.
Remediation Support
Fixing non-conformities and gaps identified during the environmental management assessment process.
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About Eurocert
EUROCERT S A is a Greek Independent Certification Body accredited by Greek and International Accreditation Bodies with offices and activity in Greece and abroad.
EUROCERT possesses highly-trained and educated auditors with great expertise, knowledge of local and global environmental legislation and experience in their field.
Our Expertise
EUROCERT has earned recognition in the field of environmental management system certification by conducting audits and awarding certificates globally according to ISO 14001, EMAS Regulation and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions for many years.
Certification with EUROCERT means evaluation and acceptance by an accredited, well-known and well-respected third-party organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why certify?
ISO 14001:2015 helps improve your company's environmental performance and enhance your reputation in the market. Furthermore, in some companies, implementation of an Environmental Management System according to the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 or EMAS Regulation is an environmental condition stated in Permits or Licenses issued by the Ministry of Environment.
How long does it take to gain ISO 14001:2015 certification?
Typically 3-6 months, although this may depend on various factors. The main issue is that the company demonstrates that its management system is fully implemented and meets all the requirements of the standard. Top management and employees' level of awareness is also a crucial point to determine the necessary time for gaining certification.
Does it substitute public authority audits?
No. ISO 14001:2015 is a voluntary certification aiming at continual improvement and does not substitute for any public or official audit. It organizes the company however, so that it complies with all relevant applicable legislation and helps avoiding any unexpected problems or fines during these audits acting pre-cautiously.
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