ISO 14001 Certification - Environmental Management Systems

A FRAMEWORK FOR environmental management 

The ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use standard is internationally recognized as the leading environmental management system (EMS) standard and is suitable for organizations of all sizes. The standard provides a systematic framework for integrating environmental management practices by supporting environmental protection, pollution prevention, waste minimization, as well as energy and materials consumption reduction.

Why ISO 14001 Certification is Important

Certified organizations demonstrate their commitment to continuous improvement and reduced environmental impact. Certification can significantly a company's bargaining position when taking part in public and private green procurement tenders. As consumers are becoming increasingly aware of environmental and ecological issues, certification helps a company's brand stand out as a responsible provider.

Companies that implement an environmental management system aim to minimize wastage, from materials to energy consumption, throughout the supply chain and can thereby reduce cost. Beyond demonstrating that your organization is committed to sustainability, ISO 14001 certification may also reduce the risk of regulatory and environmental liabilities.

Learn How ISO 14001 Supports Sustainability Efforts

Your Partner for Environmental Management

TÜV SÜD provides ISO 14001 certification services for organizations around the world and across industries. Our international network enables us to serve organizations worldwide and certify their compliance to the environmental management system standard on a global scale.

TÜV SÜD’s experts hold the international and national accreditations to satisfy the local requirements for ISO 14001 auditing exercises. Our auditors are required to follow a strict code of conduct that ensures complete independence. In addition to offering comprehensive evaluations and reports, we can provide you with our TÜV SÜD certification mark, which is globally recognized and synonymous with quality and safety.

prepare for ISO 14001 Certification

• Upskilling - Become familiar with the standard's objectives and requirements
• Gap Analysis - Identify gaps against the standard's requirements
• Implementation - Outline and implement measures to comply with the standard's requirements
• Documentation - Record measures and key performance indicators to document effectiveness and compliance

ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION PROCESS

1. Conduct a pre-audit to determine if your organization already fulfills the requirements for ISO 14001 and identify areas for improvement.
2. Stage 1 - site visit by our auditors to verify the profile submitted during your application and determine your readiness for Stage 2.
3. Stage 2 - on-site audit by TÜV SÜD auditors.
4. Propose and implement corrective actions, if any.
5. Receive your ISO 14001 audit report and certificate from committee.

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