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What is ISO 14001?

ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) and the most widely used EMS in the world, with over 360,000 ISO 14001 certificates issued globally.


ISO 14001 is the principal management system standard which specifies the requirements for the formulation and maintenance of an EMS. This helps to control your environmental aspects, reduce impacts and ensure legal compliance. Studies show that as much as 70% of total office waste is recyclable; however, only 7.5% reaches the recycling facility.


ISO 14001 is accompanied by ISO 14004 Environmental Management Systems – General Guidelines on principles, systems and support techniques. The standard covers issues such as the establishment, implementation, maintenance and improvement of an EMS.


Nearly any business can benefit from achieving certification to ISO 14001 standards. The certification is broad enough to offer significant benefits to organizations in any industry or sector, while still providing a specific framework for implementing relevant sustainable practices.

Benefits of ISO 14001 Certification

Reduced operating costs

Significant financial savings can be achieved through increased energy efficiency (OFGEM forecast energy prices to rise by at least 20% by 2020).

Improve efficiencies

Encourages a more effective use of your resources, in turn reducing amount of claims, returns, reprocesses and rejections - potentially lower levels of regulatory reporting.

Reduced carbon footprint

Actively set goals to reduce your carbon footprint and people will respond positively to your organization.

Legal compliance

Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers.

Proven business credentials

Independent verification against a globally recognized industry standard speaks volumes.

Ability to win more business

Procurement specifications often require certification as a condition to supply, so certification opens doors.

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