The ISO 14001 : 2004 standard grew out of the international success of the ISO 9000 series of standards. It shares common management principals with both ISO 9000 and OHSAS 18001 system standards.

The application of ISO 14001 : 2004 is designed to address a competent level for the prevention of pollution control, hazard risks and environmental protection. The standard will address the companies environmental and economic goals whilst keeping abreast of all current legislative requirements.

Organisations are becoming increasingly concerned in controlling any impact that they may have on the environment. Increasingly stringent legislation and changes in economic policies urge companies to take action in their approach to environmental management.

The ISO 14001:2004 is an effective environmental management system (EMS) that can be integrated with other management requirements. The standard specifies requirements for an EMS system that will enable an organisation to meet the objectives that will take into account legal requirements.

A system of this kind will enable an organisation to develop an environmental policy and will establish objectives and processes to achieve the policy requirements.

The benefits of an ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System are:

Quite simply, it ensures an organisation operates in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner.

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