ISO14001:2015 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system. It maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. It can be used by any organization regardless of its activity or sector.

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Using ISO14001:2015 can help to provide assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved.

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Users of the standard have reported that it helps

• Demonstrate compliance with current and future statutory and regulatory requirements

•  Increase leadership involvement and engagement of employees

• Improve company reputation and the confidence of stakeholders through strategic communication

• Achieve strategic business aims by incorporating environmental issues into business management

• Provide a competitive and financial advantage through improved efficiencies and reduced costs

• Encourage better environmental performance of suppliers by integrating them into the organization’s business systems