ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized environmental management system standard that provides a highly effective, globally accepted framework for establishing and continually improving applicable management system processes.

About ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the conformance standard within the family of ISO 14000 documents developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), in Geneva, Switzerland. Similar in structure to the ISO 9000 quality management system standard, ISO 14001 outlines key requirements companies should comply with in order to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. The ISO 14000 elements provide diverse organizations a framework for managing and continually improving their environmental programs.

Many companies currently monitor air and water permits, or toxic use reduction programs. Utilizing ISO 14001, companies can now merge environmental programs into one coherent system to efficiently manage all environmental activities. In short, ISO 14001 provides organizations with a competitive advantage, by demonstrating to their customers that their environmental processes and impact is effectively managed, continually improving, and part of the corporate management system.

Effective ISO 14001 implementation should bring with it both reductions in environmental risk and environmental costs. Achieving this voluntary registration should further improve regulatory relations, and demonstrate to customers and to your community your company is truly environmentally aware.

Why TÜV?
TÜV's Management Service division is a leading ISO 14001 global Registrar, with auditors and clients located around the world. In addition, TÜV offers OHSAS 18001 services.

ISO 14001 Executive Overview
To help companies understand the ISO 14001 standard and certification process, TÜV has compiled an overview titled "ISO 14001. Environmental Protection Plus a Management Tool." This document is available for download in PDF format.

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