PROVE YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES WITH ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION
With rise in global warming, it becomes very important for both individuals and organizations to minimize their environmental impact. International Organization of Standard (ISO) sets certain standards, accepted world over, for the organizations to fulfill their environmental responsibilities. These standards are enlisted in the requirements of ISO 14001 Certification.
WHAT IS ISO 14001?
· It is an internationally recognized standard for implementing an effective Environmental Management System (EMS).
· It is designed for all kind of organization- of any scale and any sector.
· The most recent version is ISO 14001:2015, that was published in 2015.
· It has been recognized and agreed upon by a majority of countries, thereby, making the standard universally-acceptable.
· ISO 14001 sets clear guidelines for evaluating, planning, designing, and implementing the environmental management system for an organization.
· It can be tailor-made according to the requirements of the organization.
WHY IS ISO 14001 IMPORTANT?
· It helps in checking your organization’s environmental footprints
· It can increase the awareness among your workforce regarding the adverse effect of their activities on environment, thus, generating a sense of responsibility towards the organization.
· It helps in reducing the incidences that may subject the organization to liability costs. In addition, while obtaining insurance, an ISO 14001 Certification in Mexico may be helpful in obtaining it in lower cost. Thus, it is cost-effective.
· Adhering to the requirements of ISO 14001 standards helps in reducing the resource wastage by efficient utilization of the same.
· It helps in meeting the legal obligations.
· It enhances the reputation of the organization for being responsible towards the environment, thus, increasing business opportunities.
WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF ISO 14001?
· SECTION 4- Context of the organization: This section deals with understanding the requirements of your organization for implementing the Environmental Management System.
· SECTION 5- Leadership: This section emphasizes on the role of top management on implementation of EMS. It requires the management to effectively communicate the roles and responsibilities to the entire workforce.
· SECTION 6- Planning: This includes analyzing the current system in place and risk analysis, in order to set objectives for effective EMS. It also involves analyzing the organization’s interaction with the environment as well as its legal obligations.
· SECTION 7- Support: It includes management of all the resources for your EMS, including the control of documented information.
· SECTION 8- Operation: It deals with operational requirements for environmental control. It also includes preparing the organization any potential emergency.
· SECTION 9- Performance evaluation: This is to ensure that your EMS is efficient. It involves monitoring and measurements for assessing the current system and identifying the scope for improvement.
· SECTION 10- Improvement: This ensures that your EMS is effective. It includes constant review of conformity of your EMS with the set standard of ISO 14001.
HOW TO GET CERTIFIED?
ISO does not certify any organization on complying with the required terms. It just provides standard set of guidelines. We, at SIS CERTIFICATIONS undergo a comprehensive procedure to make sure that your organization meets all the statutory norms as per ISO 14001 Certification in Mexico. With more than 15000 clients all over the world across more than 35 countries, and multiple certifications under the scope of our services, SIS Certifications stands out to be one of the best certification bodies. Our vast pool of experienced auditors aims to comprehensively assess your compliance to the set norms, and certify on the basis of adherence to the set standards.
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