ISO 14001 certification and consultancy
What is ISO 14001?
UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 is an international standard that defines the requirements for environmental management systems (EMS) within organisations. It is designed to help companies and organisations of various sizes and sectors to responsibly manage the environmental impact of their operations by enabling them to establish, implement, maintain and continuously improve an effective environmental management system. This system enables the proactive identification and management of environmental issues, reducing negative impacts on the environment and promoting sustainable practices. ISO 14001 was first drafted in 1996, establishing the framework for EMSs and laying the foundation for the identification and management of environmental aspects. It also introduced the concepts of environmental policy, objectives and programmes. The 2004 revision introduced the concept of ‘management commitment‘ and emphasised leadership involvement in the EMS. The 2015 revision was significant as it included major changes to the structure and requirements of the standard. It introduced the HLS structure, consistent with other ISO standards, and placed greater emphasis on environmental life cycle management, stakeholder involvement and risk-based thinking. ISO 14001 provides a flexible and adaptable framework that can be applied to a wide range of sectors and company sizes. It encourages organisations to identify and assess their environmental aspects, set improvement targets and continuously monitor environmental performance. Adoption of this standard can bring a number of benefits, including improved corporate reputation, resource savings and compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
How can we help you?
Orlando Engineering & Consulting provides consultancy for obtaining UNI EN ISO 14001:2015. The consulting process generally follows five stages:
- It starts with an audit at the Client’s company, non-conformities with respect to the requirements of the standard are identified.
- Then, in collaboration with the company’s management, the evidence is evaluated and the solutions proposed by Orlando Engineering & Consulting are identified to adapt the company’s processes and system to the standard.
- The creation of the required documents is a shared work between the Client’s team and the Orlando Engineering & Consulting team, with continuous supervision by the referring consultant.
- Prior to the audit by the certification body, a second internal audit is performed to ensure that the entire quality management system is under control.
- Finally, during the certification process, the referring consultant will directly support the client to ensure that the certificate of conformity with the standard is obtained.
Furthermore, Orlando Engineering & Consulting offers support to companies wishing to develop an integrated management system that includes not only ISO 14001 but also other standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001 or ISO 13485. This process greatly simplifies the document management required to maintain certification.