ISO
14000
What is ISO 14000:
An Environmental
Management System provides a framework for managing environmental
responsibilities so they become more efficient and more integrated into
overall business operations.
Environmental
Management Systems are based on standards, which specify a process of
achieving continuously improved environmental performance and complying with
legislation. IBMC offers consultancy for the
internationally recognized environmental standard ISO 14001; registration
can:
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Remove uncertainty and inconsistency by managing disruption and waste
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Give competitive advantage to avoid international trade barriers
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Help companies stay in compliance with regulatory requirements
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Improve overall performance
Why ISO 14000
Internal
Benefits:-
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Improvements in overall environmental performance and compliance.
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Provides a framework for using pollution prevention practices to meet EMS
objectives.
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Increased efficiency and potential cost savings when managing
environmental obligations.
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Promote predictability and consistency in managing environmental
obligations.
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More effective targeting of scarce environmental management resources.
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Enhance public posture with outside stakeholders.
Competitive Benefits:-
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Increase in process yields.
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Less downtime through more careful monitoring and maintenance.
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Improved utilization of by-products.
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Conversion of waste into commercially valuable forms.
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Reduced energy consumption.
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Savings from safer workplace conditions.
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Reduction of costs associated with emissions, discharges, waste handling,
transport & disposal.
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Improvements in the product as a result of process changes. Higher
quality, more consistent products.
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More efficient resource use.
ISO 14000 Environmental
Management Principles
The ISO 14000 series of standards are based on the following principles :-
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An organization should focus on what needs to be
done - it should ensure commitment to the EMS and define its policy.
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An organization should formulate a plan to fulfill
its environmental policy.
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For effective implementation, an organization
should develop the capabilities and support mechanisms necessary to
achieve its environmental policy, objectives and targets.
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An organization should measure, monitor and
evaluate its environmental performance.
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An organization should review and continually
improve its environmental management system, with the objective of
improving its overall environmental performance.
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