A Brief Guide to a 14001 Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 is the chief international standard developed for Environmental Management Systems (EMEs). It is meant to prescribe organizations of all types a set of practices that help them control their harmful environmental impacts and minimize damages or consequences to the natural resources. In short, an ISO 14001 environmental management system helps organizations adopt specific practices, conduct audits, and devise effective strategies to check the impacts of their inputs, processes, or products on the environment. The importance of an ISO-certified EMS lies in ensuring your organizational commitment towards environmental impact management and sustainability with a set of achievable practices. Just like any other ISO management standard, ISO 14001 requires you to establish a strong management framework aligned with the standard’s requirements and orient it to the environmental goals of your organization. Here are the prerequisites of ISO 14001 in brief. These can help in...