BSI ISO 14001

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This experience allows us to see first-hand how managing environmental impacts with an ISO 14001 management system helps to achieve
a sustainable future and deliver real benefits.
Environmental issue How ISO 14001 helps Benefit
Pressure to grow sustainably is a
challenge for any organization
• Lower operational costs which allows you to pass cost savings on
to your customers
• Reduced waste and an increase in efficiency
• Increased stakeholder confidence
• It identifies and establishes the significance of all your environmental
impacts
• It implements effective operational controls to manage your environmental
impacts
• It improves the efficient use of natural materials
Organizations need to stay up to date
with legislation and remain compliant,
as breaches can lead to fines and
prosecution
• Improved levels of compliance to environmental legislation
• Reduced likelihood of fines and prosecutions, which in turn can
lead to less visits from the environmental agency and lower
insurance premiums.
• Keep abreast of legislation changes so that you have adequate
time to address issues and ensure compliance
• It makes you take account of legal requirements when setting up,
implementing and maintaining your ISO 14001 system
• It ensures you commit to complying with applicable legal requirements
• It makes you communicate relevant information on legal and other
requirements to employees and interested parties
A poor environmental record can
quickly damage an organizations
reputation with both customers and
investors
• Improved reputation and stakeholder satisfaction
• Increased access to new customers and business partners
• A competitive advantage to grow your business
• It shows that environmental impacts are priority
• It reassures stakeholders that best practice systems are in place
• It makes sure you continually improve your sustainable development
Increasingly supply chains demand
that organizations manage their
environmental impact
• Increased likelihood of repeat business
• Access to new markets
– positively presents your organization for tenders and investment
opportunities
– opportunities to expand your business overseas
• It demonstrates that you are an ethical and credible organization
• It is internationally recognized
• It helps to establish lasting partnerships with customers and suppliers at
home and abroad
ISO 14001
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