Environmental Protection
Introduction to Environmental Management Systems
Concern for the environment and awareness of the need to improve the management of finite resources is increasing. The issue has found its way into the boardroom, the international political agenda and the homes and lives of consumers and is creating additional pressures on business to demonstrate a commitment to minimize their impact on the environment.
One of the most effective ways to manage a company's commitment and ensure action is taken within its operations is to implement an environmental management system (EMS) which offers a clearly structured, systematic approach to help you meet organizational aims and objectives.
Whether you have a contractual requirement to gain certification to the EMS standard ISO 14001 or are one of the growing numbers of organizations looking for streamlined processes, there are a number of key benefits that are obtainable from implementing an effective EMS including:
minimizing the potential for environmental incidents and mitigating any impacts;
helping you operate in a cost efficient and environmentally responsible manner;
holding a competitive edge in the marketplace;
helping you identify existing and future relevant legislation;
improving communication within the organization;
providing hard facts and figures as an aid for senior management decision-making; and
improving staff commitment and motivation with proven competency levels.
LRQA can meet your organization's Environmental Management System needs through:
ISO14001 certification
ISO14001 training
Please visit our case study section to find more about ISO 14001.