http://www.cebos.com/understanding-iso-standards/using-iso-14001-for-environmental-management/ | While being environmentally responsible through implementing an EMS is frequently seen as an expense that provides benefits only outside the business, many organizations that enact environmentally friendly practices are surprised by the benefits to the organization.

1. Using lSO 14001 for
Environmental Management
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2. Sustainability
Not just a buzzword
• Important concept for business and personal behavior
• Will allow future generations to have access to resources and
environment
Methods and regulations may cause disagreement,
but most can agree on overarching goals & tenets
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
• Creates framework to establish environmental goals and practices
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3. Using ISO 14001 EMS
Environmental 4th section-basic
Management framework
Standard (EMS) • General system requirements
• Not complex or long • Policies and planning
• Suitable for use by small & • Implementation & operation
large organizations in varying • Evaluation and correction
industries • Management review
Consists of 4 sections
• Three brief sections relating to
normative references and
definitions
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4. Easy to Incorporate
Likeness to ISO 9001
• Makes ISO 14001 easy to
integrate into an existing
Quality Management System
• Responsibility is placed on top
management
ISO 14001 EMS
• Requirements align with Plan-
Do-Check-Act approach similar
to ISO 9001
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5. Focus on Environmental Regulation Compliance
Regulatory compliance
• Difference between ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
ISO 14001 is different from a regulation
• Is a management approach to identifying and meeting all requirements -
from internal and external sources
• Can start small and grow to meet organization’s needs
• Can be implemented a process at a time to reduce complexity
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6. Benefits of ISO 14001
Beyond compliance External
• Many organizations are • Bottom line: reduced energy
surprised by the benefits of costs, disposal fees and
enacting environmentally consumables use
friendly practices
Internal
• Employees with more positive
view of their organization
Compliance costs
• May be reduced
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7. Goals of Implementing ISO 14001 EMS
Simplify compliance
Improve effectiveness and efficiency of
environmental management efforts
Promote business as a good neighbor and
responsible citizen
Contribute to long term sustainability
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