The ISO 14001 standard is an internationally recognized set of tools that enables organizations to manage their environmental responsibilities with a scientific approach. It helps organizations of all sectors and activities outline a framework for developing a competitive environmental management system. By identifying and systematically reducing potentially harmful impacts on the environment, it offers an effective means of improving environmental performance.

Instead of focusing on enhancing the management system, ISO 14001 emphasizes improving the environmental performance of organizations. The standard highlights the engagement of leadership and the need for contextual understanding to better manage risk and promote environmental management.

Key Elements of ISO 14001

• Strategic Environmental Management

• Emphasis on Leadership Engagement

• Focus on Protecting the Environment

• Environmental Performance of Organizations

• Lifecycle Thinking

• Communication both Internally and Externally

• Systems Documentation

The Environmental Management Systems standard assures organizations’ management, employees, and external stakeholders that environmental impacts are being measured and improved.

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