ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

Environmental issues have come to the forefront in recent years with greater awareness amongst legislators, insurers, financiers, shareholders, customers, employees and the general public. Concern for the environment has forced the international community to look at ways of reducing the impact on the environment to ensure it is protected for future generations. These have mainly taken the form of legislation and regulations. Breaches of such legislation and disregard for the environment generally are becoming costly in terms of liability, publicity and health.

ISO 14001 can be a used as a tool for ensuring compliance to the extensive environmental legislative requirements, reducing your risk of prosecution and fostering more awareness amongst employees.

Reasons for implementing ISO 14001

•  Establish a uniform approach to meet the company's environmental policy.

•  Ensure that regulatory requirements are consistently met.

•  Increase operational efficiency and minimise wastage.

Benefits of Certification to ISO 14001

•  Environmental awareness within the organisation.

•  Cost savings and reduction in resources usage.

•  ISO 14001 integrated in well with the company's existing management system portfolio.

•  Improved compliance with legislation.

•  Minimising risks and liability

•  Certification being used as an effective sales tool.

•  Competitive advantage - business won from non-ISO 14001 competitors.

•  A demonstration to stakeholders of environmental commitment.