ISO 14001:2015
Certification
Environmental Management System
The last few years have seen a growing level of environmental awareness worldwide. Consciousness towards socio-environmental issues has boosted the growth of ISO 14001, mapping out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system.
Control of environmental aspects and impacts of the organization
Gain brand approval and stakeholder satisfaction
Knowledge and compliance with applicable legal requirements
Customer trust
Market opportunities and cost reduction
Why should your company have ISO 14001 certification?
The ISO 14001 certification provides assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and reduced through assessment of applicable legal requirements of its activities. ISO 14001 is an effective tool for organizations to gain competitive advantage and prestige as it assures its practices are mitigating environmental impact.
QMS and ISO 14001 Certification
Resources in
ISO 14001:2015
Even prior to the publication of ISO 14001:2015, QMS had already worked with distribution of resources on the revision of the Standard. E-books, videos and technical articles are distributed for free to certified companies.
Qualification of
Auditors
QMS performs constant qualification of its auditors in the standard of reference, specific activity branches, pertinent environmental legislation and environmental risk assessment tools.
ISO Technical
Groups
QMS participates in ISO’s main technical groups with its representatives, thus staying on top of the latest trends in certification and updating certified companies.
How to obtain ISO certification?
Step 1
Working with a consultant
Some companies decide to hire a consultant to help them with the process of implementing a management system. Through their expertise, this consultancy can guide them through the requirements of the ISO Standards and help them develop the necessary tools. Please note that hiring a consultant for this purpose is optional and this service is not offered by QMS.
Stage 2
Pre-audit
Once you have completed the implementation of your management system and before the certification audit, you can request a pre-audit if you feel it is necessary. In this process, a certification body such as QMS will carry out a prior, independent assessment of your management system in order to check that all the requirements comply with the criteria of the ISO standard you have adopted. It is important to note that this step is optional for any organization that has applied for certification and that the pre-audit can be offered by QMS.
Stage 3
Suitable for ISO certification
At this stage, you need to apply for ISO certification through a third-party certification body. The certification body will conduct an audit of your company’s documents and management system against the requirements of the standard and determine whether it is ready for certification. During the audit, it is essential to demonstrate the effectiveness of your management system. If you wish, you can contact QMS for a no-obligation quote.
Stage 4
ISO recertification
Each certification is valid for 3 years. However, every year, the certification body carries out a surveillance audit to ensure that your management system continually adheres to the requirements of the ISO standard.
What is ISO certification?
ISO is the International Organization for Standardization. It was created with the aim of facilitating international coordination and the unification of industrial standards that contribute to the development of trade.
Standards are made up of documents that provide requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for purpose.
Each standard represents a different good, service or process, and it is up to the company to decide which standard best meets its needs.
What are the benefits of being certified to an ISO standard?
Among the numerous benefits, certification can help you win contracts. If you are looking to bid for and win tenders, for example, being certified can increase your chances of being chosen as a supplier, especially for work in the public sector. In addition, certification adds credibility to your business, boosting customer satisfaction and confidence in your brand. Other benefits include cost savings and increased market share.
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