EMS is a management system that encapsulates a company’s environmental program in a complete, planned, systematic, measurable and documented approach. It helps to control and successfully manage the most significant environmental aspects created by its own processes, e.g. emissions, waste-handling, utilize natural resources and energy-efficiency together with compliance to environmental regulations.
EMS depends on several factors such as the Environmental Policy of the Organization, National Legal Requirements, Industry Requirements, Nature of its Activities, Products, Services, Location and the Conditions in which it functions. It requires that an organization considers all environmental issues relevant to its operations, such as air pollution, water pollution, waste management, land pollution, climate change mitigation and adaptation.
ISO 14001:2015 Standard is designed to establish an internationally accepted framework for environmental evaluation, risk assessment, environmental performance measurement. This standard is used for auditing and Certification to ensure the extent of effectiveness of Environmental Management System of an Organisation. It helps organizations identify, manage, monitor and control their environmental issues, emphasising on Continual Improvement in Environment Management System.
The ISO 14001 certification can be issued to any business that wishes to effectively identify and manage its environmental impact, protect the environment, check pollution, and improve their overall environmental performance.
The Certification Procedure is a multiple-step process.
ISO 14001:2015 can be integrated easily into any existing ISO management system.