What is ISO 14001?
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management which specifies the requirements for an environmental management system. The standard enhances processes that may already be in place to improve your company’s environmental performance.
In this blog, we will discuss whether ISO 14001 is beneficial for your business.
Construction Industry
The construction industry generates 40 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, and it is no surprise that this is damaging for our planet. ISO 14001 is great for construction companies as it proves that you are taking your environmental practices seriously. The environmental management standard will ensure that you are working with more sustainable materials and working with more sustainable supply chains.
Manufacturing Industry
The manufacturing industry is responsible for 2/3 of greenhouse emissions. Implementing the environmental standard creates a better image for your company, as you are showing that you are going the extra mile to implement more eco-friendly processes. Similar to construction, ISO 14001 introduces better and more environmentally friendly supply chains, and this will massively reduce your company’s carbon footprint.
Office-Based Jobs
Although office-based jobs can be less damaging to the environment in comparison to industries such as construction, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t improvements to be made to your environmental processes. Reducing the amount of energy used is vital – so turning off computers, lights, heating, and printers when not being used saves money as well as the environment. Using second-hand furniture such as desks, chairs and shelves is a great way of reusing materials at a cheaper price. Recycling old equipment such as computers, laptops, and printers will ensure they are not just ending up in landfills.
Get Started with ISO 14001
If you want to reduce waste and become more eco-friendly in your industry, then ISO 14001 is for you.
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