ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard that provides organizations with a framework to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an Environmental Management System (EMS). The goal is to help organizations minimize their environmental impact, comply with relevant laws, and achieve sustainability objectives.
The standard covers all aspects of environmental management including resource use, waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental performance monitoring. It encourages organizations to identify and control environmental risks and apply a cycle of continuous improvement.
Adopting ISO 14001 demonstrates an organization's commitment to environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices. It helps reduce waste and energy consumption, lowers environmental risks, and can result in cost savings and improved reputation. ISO 14001 is used globally across a wide variety of industries and sectors.
The standard follows the Annex SL structure common to ISO management system standards, making it compatible with other ISO standards like ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety).
ISO 14001 is periodically reviewed and updated to address emerging environmental challenges and align with sustainable development goals.
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