The benefits to ISO 14001
An Environmental Management System is applicable to virtually any organization, of any size and nature, anywhere in the world. The most successful companies in every sector of today’s competitive global marketplace recognize the importance of Environmental Management. Indeed, most holders of ISO 14001 are small to medium-sized organizations that are looking to grow and improve their operations or gain full recognition for their environmental management processes.
ISO 14001 is a prerequisite for discerning consumers worldwide. The implementation of an Environmental Management System can open up previously inaccessible markets by demonstrating a standard of awareness and environmental responsibility in an international business language.
The benefits of an Environmental Management System can be summarised as Competitiveness, Costs, and Reputation:
- Assuring customers of commitment to environmental management
- Satisfying investor criteria and improving access to capital
- Improving cost control through waste reduction
- Reducing incidents that result in liability
- Conserving input materials and energy
- Ensuring compliance with legislation
- Enhancing corporate image and environmental stewardship
- Reduction in risks
