Question

Explain benefits of ISO 14001 certification.

Answer 1

ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders.

Answer 2

A real benefit of the ISO 14001 model is improved relationships with neighbours and regulators once they realise that you are serious about reducing your environmental impacts. Often the neighbours really don't understand what a new or different business does so they feel threatened by it and because many of their concerns are not real, the communication built into an EMS and especially ISO 14001 can really help reduce this problem.