ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

What Is ISO 14001:2015 Certification?

The ISO 14001:2015 international standard helps companies to identify, control and reduce their environmental impact and achieve sustainable growth and continuous improvement. It provides organisations with a framework for protecting the environment and responding to changing environmental conditions, in balance with socio-economic needs.

By establishing a structured environmental management system, it enables organisations to proactively identify and manage environmental risks and opportunities, ensure legal compliance, and continually improve their environmental performance.

Who to Get Certified by ISO 14001?

ISO 14001 is aimed at all companies, regardless of size or the sector of activity to which they belong. It is ideal for companies looking to go beyond legislative compliance, in pursuit of business excellence. The level of detail and complexity of each environmental management system varies depending on the context of the organisation: the type of company, any legal (or non-legal requirements, the nature of its activities, products and services, and any associated environmental impacts.

Who Needs ISO 14001:2015 Certification?

ISO 14001 certification is particularly beneficial for any organisation that wishes to demonstrate a tangible commitment to environmental management, regardless of its size or industry. This includes:

• Manufacturing and Industrial Companies: To manage waste, emissions, and resource consumption.
• Service Sector Businesses: Including consultancies, financial institutions, and IT companies aiming to reduce their carbon footprint and appeal to environmentally-conscious clients.
• Government and Public Sector Bodies: To lead by example and meet public environmental commitments.
• Companies in Supply Chains: Who are often required by larger corporations to demonstrate environmental compliance.
• Organisations Seeking a Competitive Edge: By improving brand reputation and attracting new customers and investors.

Why Is ISO 14001:2015 Certification Important?

More and more, organisations of all activities, sizes and geographical locations have to comply with an ever greater amount of environmental requirements imposed by governments, customers or the greater society. It is therefore essential to use tools that integrate environmental factors into the overall management of the company.

Benefits of ISO 14001:2015 Certification

More and more, organisations of all activities, sizes and geographical locations have to comply with an ever greater amount of environmental requirements imposed by governments, customers or the greater society. It is therefore essential to use tools that integrate environmental factors into the overall management of the company.

• Reduces the company’s environmental impact and creates a positive, eco-friendly culture.
• Allows greater operational control of each environmental process of your business, allowing you to optimise and reduce costs and resources.
• Integrates environmental considerations into business strategy.
• Assures stakeholders and interested parties that an effective environmental management system is in place.
• Improves the company's image by publicising its commitment to the environment, which increases the confidence of its stakeholders, customers, users, administrations and society in general.
• Financial and operational benefits that result from implementing environmentally friendly alternatives that strengthen the organisation’s position in the market.
• Allows organisations to demonstrate their real commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, aspects increasingly valued by clients, investors, and regulators.
• Provides a systematic framework for reducing operational costs through efficient resource use, waste minimisation, and energy optimisation, generating significant long-term savings.
• Improves business competitiveness by facilitating access to new markets, meeting public tender requirements, and strengthening commercial relationships with partners who prioritise environmental criteria.
• Helps organisations to anticipate and manage environmental risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and avoiding sanctions, fines, or reputational damage that can compromise business viability.

Why Certify With Applus+ Certification?

Applus+ Certification is an independent and prestigious entity that aims to help organisations achieve their environmental performance commitment. We are the ideal expert partner for Environmental Management System audits because:

• We analyse the needs of our clients so that our auditors can provide a service that provides maximum value.
• Our auditors are specialists in each sector of activity.
• We operate under the principles of independence and impartiality.
• We help organisations to achieve their commitments and meet the highest levels of organisational requirements.
• We have in-depth regulatory and industry knowledge.