Introduction to Environmental Management & ISO14001

AnIntroduction to Environmental

Management & ISO14001

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What is ISO14001?

• It’s an International standard first published in 1996 and updated in 2004

• It defines in details the components & requirements of an Environmental Management System (EMS)

• It is used by businesses of all sizes and all sectors throughout the world

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Essential Ingredients of ISO14001

• Public environmental policy, supported by senior management and communicated to staff

• Compliance with environmental legislation• An environmental improvement programme• An EMS which established procedures, work

instructions and controls• A commitment to continual improvement




Why do we need ISO14001 certification?• Enhance company reputation • Company demonstrates a responsible attitude• Effective management of environmental issues is a

competitive edge and is fast becoming a pre-requisite of doing business… help win new business!

• Effective environmental management adds value to the business through increased awareness, more efficient practices, reduced waste, greater energy efficiency




What are the Advantages of ISO14001?• It can be integrated with a ISO9001 Quality Management

System• It enhances company reputation • It demonstrates a responsible attitude• It shows effective management of environmental issues • It can offer a competitive edge and is fast becoming a pre-

requisite of doing business. It can help win new business!• Effective environmental management adds value to the

business through increased awareness, more efficient practices, reduced waste, greater energy efficiency




What are the Disadvantages of ISO14001?• It costs money to get certified and maintain certification

• Time & resources are required to set up environmental management system and meet requirements of standard

• Implementation is potentially a big change that has too be managed

• Maintaining the standard demands dedicated time & resources




What’s the Purpose of ISO14001?To help organizations and businesses:

•Protect the environment

•Prevent pollution

•Improve environmental performance




Understanding that what we do has a consequence




What are the Main Principles of ISO14001?

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• Environmental Policy containing the commitment of management to regulatory compliance, continual improvement and prevention of pollution. This policy is to be made available to the public.

• Planning to identify the environmental aspects associated with the organization's operations, set objectives and develop a management plan.

• Implementation & Operation addressing responsibilities, training, communications—both internal and external, documentation, document control, operational control and emergency preparedness/response.

• Checking and Corrective Action that measures and records achievement against the planning goals, identifies and tracks correction of deficiencies, and reviews the effectiveness of the EMS.

• Management Review to monitor the program and make corrections when appropriate



Understand Better Your Legal Obligations• To understand our legal obligations

• To identify shortfalls in compliance

• Provides structure to address any compliance shortfalls




Duty of Care – Understand Your Responsibilities Regarding Waste• Types of waste• Store waste correctly• Check waste is dealt with correctly• Complete waste transfer notes• Transporting waste• Controls of specific types of waste• Sending waste to landfill



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