ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is designed to provide a framework for an effective Environmental Management System. It helps organisations use resources more efficiently, cut down on waste, and lessen their impact on the environment, leading to better overall environmental performance. 

ISO 14001 also helps businesses to meet legal and regulatory requirements. Achieving certification can also help a business to promote sustainability by integrating environmental management into business strategies, and improve its reputation by building trust with stakeholders 

For example, a manufacturing business might wish to achieve ISO 14001 certification to help reduce energy consumption and waste and enhance its environmental performance. Implementing this could lead to cost savings, improved regulatory compliance, and an improved reputation. 

The ISO 14001 implementation process involves the following steps: 

1. Environmental policy development – the organisation should establish an environmental policy that outlines its commitment to environmental laws, preventing pollution, and continual improvement. 
2. Planning – Identify how your company affects the environment, understand legal requirements, and set goals to improve your environmental impact. 
3. Implementation and operation – Provide training and resources, communicate with employees, and establish procedures to manage significant environmental impacts. 
4. Checking and corrective action – Regularly monitor your environmental performance, conduct audits to ensure compliance, and fix any problems that arise. 
5. Management review – Management should regularly review the system to ensure it works well and make improvements where necessary. 

ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 are both standards for management systems, but they focus on different areas: 

ISO 14001 focuses on environmental management. The standard is a framework for Environmental Management Systems that helps organisations reduce their environmental impact by managing how they use resources and handle waste. 

ISO 45001 is about occupational health and safety. It is a framework for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System and aims to support the safety and well-being of employees by identifying and controlling risks in the workplace. 

In short, ISO 14001 deals with environmental issues, while ISO 45001 focuses on workplace safety and health. 

The cost of achieving ISO 14001 certification in the UK is determined by several factors, including the size of your business, the industry you operate in, and the number of locations you have. 

British Assessment Bureau offers certification services on a fixed fee basis, with any additional costs for travel and accommodation discussed and agreed upon upfront. This ensures complete transparency with no hidden fees. We also offer flexible payment plans to make the process more accessible. For a certification services quote specific to your organisation, please contact us. 

Read more about  the cost of ISO 14001, here. 

ISO 14001 is flexible and works for all sizes and types of organisations. 

• Small businesses – Can streamline operations, reduce waste, and cut costs, which is crucial when resources are limited. Certification can also enhance their reputation, making them more appealing to customers and partners who value sustainability. 
• Medium-sized businesses – Can use it to manage growth sustainably. The standard offers a structured way to improve environmental performance, comply with regulations, and reduce environmental risks, leading to efficiency and cost savings that support expansion. 
• Large corporations – These businesses often have complex operations and environmental impacts. The standard helps them manage their responsibilities systematically across different locations and departments. Certification can help them to improve compliance, enhance their reputation, and create new business opportunities in sustainability-focused markets. 
• Non-profits and government bodies – Can benefit by showing their commitment to environmental care, improving resource management, and meeting regulatory requirements, setting a positive example for others.