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ISO 14001 
- An internationally recognised standard for environmental management providing a framework for implementing an effective Environmental Management System (EMS).
- It is focussed on your specific business needs by identifying aspects of your business likely to have a negative impact on the environment.
- The standard maintains a balance between maintaining profitability whilst reducing your environmental impact.
- It is suitable for organisations of any size and industry also public, private and not–for–profit sectors
What does the standard cover?
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Environmental legal compliance – you understand what legislation applies to your businessPollution prevention and control – you understand the bad (and good) impacts your business has on the environment
- Continuous improvement – you continually review how you are performing
What are the business benefits?
- Reducing costs of utilities – every pound saved is a pound added to your bottom–line
- Meeting the current requirements of customers/contractors/tenders– by having an effective externally audited
- Reducing the amount and cost of waste – a more efficient use of raw materials
- Retaining existing business and winning new business
- Potential for reduced public liability costs
- Minimising your environmental risk by having a legal register
- Meeting the ever increasing future demands of employees, customers, stakeholders and the local community by providing evidence to show you are an environmentally responsible employer
What do I do now?
To discuss further, please contact John Edwards on 07771 988427 or by
e–mail to john.edwards@recognisingexcellence.co.uk