ISO 14009: Environmental Management Systems

What Is ISO 14009 Certification?

The ISO 14009 Standard provides guidelines for incorporating ecodesign as part of an organisation's environmental management system. Ecodesign focuses on integrating environmental aspects into product design and development, with the aim of reducing negative environmental impacts throughout their entire life cycle.

Implementing ISO 14009 helps organisations identify opportunities to improve the environmental performance of their products, from material selection to end-of-life, fostering innovation and resource efficiency.

This certification is applicable to any organisation, regardless of its size, type, or sector, that wishes to improve its environmental performance through environmental management systems based on the principles of circularity and ecodesign.

Objectives of ISO 14009 Certification

The application of ISO 14009 aims to integrate the life cycle approach into product design and development to reduce their environmental impact from raw material extraction to final disposal. By doing so, organisations can improve their environmental performance, foster the circular economy, make more sustainable design decisions, anticipate regulatory requirements, and reinforce their commitment to sustainability, all as a complement to an environmental management system based on ISO 14001.

Benefits of ISO 14009 Certification

Certification in ISO 14009 brings the following benefits:

• Improved environmental performance of products throughout their life cycle, reducing negative impacts on the environment.
• Compliance with environmental regulations and legal requirements related to product design.
• Reduced costs associated with the use of materials, energy, and waste management, through design optimisation.
• Improved image and reputation of the organisation, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
• Promotion of innovation and the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly products.
• Greater awareness and commitment of employees to sustainability, promoting a business culture oriented towards ecodesign and good environmental practices.

Who Might Be Interested?

This certification may be of great interest to the following organisations:

• Companies from all sectors that design and develop products, and that wish to integrate ecodesign into their processes.
• Industries with a high environmental impact due to their products, such as the electronics, automotive, packaging, and consumer goods sectors.
• Organisations with sustainability and social responsibility objectives, interested in demonstrating their commitment to improving the environmental performance of their products.
• All those companies that wish to anticipate market trends and environmental regulations, improving their competitiveness through ecodesign practices.
• Entities with ESG reporting strategies that wish to measure and certify their progress in integrating ecodesign and improving the environmental performance of their products.

Why Certify with Applus+ Certification?

Certifying with Applus+ Certification offers a guarantee of quality and reliability that positions companies as leaders in sustainability and good practices. As an internationally recognised certification body, Applus+ Certification provides a strong endorsement that ensures organisations comply with the highest standards in environmental management and ecodesign.

Having the Applus+ Certification seal not only demonstrates a commitment to the continuous improvement of the environmental performance of products, but also strengthens corporate reputation, differentiates the company from the competition, and facilitates access to markets and customers who value sustainability.