EQAS CERTIFICATION
ISO 14001 Certification - Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Attributes
Name:
ISO 14001 Assurance Program
Criteria:
ISO 14001 and Client Charter
Market:
All organisations
Scope:
International
Output:
Validity:
Certificate of Confidence
3 years, subject to on-going requirements
Certification gives confidence to the organisation, its customers, regulators and others in its ability to meet environmental requirements, with the aim of reducing adverse environmental impacts.
Outcome:
Why choose ISO 14001 Certification?
Every modern organisation has a shared responsibility to prevent pollution to the environment. Our ISO 14001 Assurance Program provides a sound basis for any organisation looking to establish confidence in their ability to consistently meet these environmental obligations. It can be integrated into, any of our other assurance programs.
Benefits of an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Earn Trust of Stakeholders
ISO 14001 certification holds organisations accountable to improving their environmental performance with efficient use of resources and waste reduction, which builds trust in the marketplace.
Manage Environmental Risks
Our ISO 14001 certification program provides assurance that organisations are using an effective internationally recognised framework for identifying and managing environmental risks in their operations.
Compliance
ISO 14001 certification of your Evironmental Management System (EMS) helps to ensure compliance and legal obligations are met.
Marketing Advantage
Gain a competitive advantage and increase demand for your products by demonstrating your commitment to the environment.
This ISO standard is compatible with existing quality management systems such as ISO 9001 Certification.
How do I get Certified to ISO 14001?
As an organisation, the steps involved for you are:
1. Applying for certification:
Review and accept our customised Proposal, and you’re underway!
2. Achieving certification:
Firstly, a pre-certification audit or “test run” will be conducted either on-site (at your premises) or off-site (at our premises) or both, to see whether your management systems are suitable. Areas of concern will be reported. Once concerns have been actioned, an on-site certification audit will be conducted, where we will examine the extent to which you address the program criteria. Areas of concern will be reported. Once we are satisfied there are no outstanding issues that present an unacceptable risk to you, your customers, regulators, Equal Assurance or others, we can proceed to issue a Certificate of Confidence. Well done!
3. Maintaining your Environmental Management Certification:
Depending on the level of risk, we will conduct a series of surveillance audits (and in some cases special and follow-up audits) and tri-ennial re-certification audits, to examine the extent to which you continue to address the program criteria. Areas of concern will be reported. So long as we continue to be satisfied there are no outstanding issues that present an unacceptable risk to you, your customers, regulators, the environment, Equal Assurance or others, your certification remains valid.
Your next step:
Further details regarding the specific requirements of ISO 14001 and other certification services are provided in our 'Equal Assurance' Client Charter. This and other relevant documentation are available by contacting EQAS Certification on +61 8 83382771, and we can prepare a Proposal at no cost. If you already have a proposal simply contact us with any query.
EQAS Certification is a practice member of 'Equal Assurance', a world-wide confederation of independent certifying auditor practices and accredited partners that provides a range of internationlly accredited management system assurance programs and certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and overseas.
ISO 14001 Certification FAQs
How do I get ISO 14001 Certification?
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Learn about the standard's guiding principles through the International Standards Organization (ISO) website or EQAS Certification's 14001 page above.
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Analyze your business operations and determine assets, threats, and risks in terms of Environmental Management Systems.
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Engage external auditors that can help you improve on your existing operations.
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Execute the suggested improvements by purchasing necessary equipment and training your staff according to the principles of ISO 14001.
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Hire an accredited certification body to conduct the formal ISO 14001 certification for your organisation. Get in touch with us today to request a free, no obligation quote, or to request more information.
What is the meaning of ISO 14001:2015?
ISO 14001:2015 is a set of standards that aims to improve environmental management performance.
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Improve your organisation's green brand image, and eco-sustainable credibility with formal certification to the International Environmental Management Standard, ISO 14001: 2015.
Who issues ISO 14001:2015 certification?
Like other ISO standards, ISO 14001 certification is not done by the ISO itself. Instead, ISO 14001 certification is conducted by an accredited certification body such Equal Assurance, which works in partnership with EQAS Certification.
Our ISO 14001 Assurance Program provides a sound basis for any organisation looking to establish confidence in their ability to consistently meet their environmental obligations, reduce waste, increase process efficiency, and then be recognised for it!
Is ISO 14001 a legal requirement?
Technically, ISO 14001 is not a legal requirement. However, one of the stipulations of ISO 14001 is that the organisation abides by compliance obligations which may help you meet environmental duties.