Goals
The objectives of the prestation Environmental management system certification: ISO 14001 :
The implementation of the ISO 14001:2015 standard
It aims to:- Control the environmental impact of your activities
- Develop an environmental policy
- Provide proof of your involvement in the preservation and protection of the environment on a global scale.
Who is Environmental management system certification: ISO 14001 for?
It is aimed at any public or private organisation, regardless of its size or sector of activity, wishing to control and reduce its environmental impact.
The requirements and principles of Environmental management system certification: ISO 14001
Just like the ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 standards, it is part of the reference framework for management system standards based on the principle and approach of continuous improvement (of environmental performance for ISO 14001).
Whatever the company's activity, the requirements of an EMS are the same, regardless of its level of control over environmental issues.
This service is carried out under Cofrac accreditation (according to ISO 17021-1) for the certification of management systems.
Accreditation n° 4-0552 - scope available on the website www.cofrac.fr.
Apave Certification is a recognized and independent certification body (third party) specializing in certification engineering.
We rely on a network of qualified auditors, internal and external, spread throughout the national and international territory.
Apave Certification intervenes in both voluntary professional certifications and regulatory and mandatory certifications.
The requirements of an EMS are divided into 18 environmental requirements and 6 chapters, including:
- General requirements
- Environmental policy
- Planning
- Implementation of actions to satisfy the environmental policy
- Controls and corrective actions
- Management review
The requirements are the same for all organizations wishing to obtain their ISO 14001 certification. It is for organizations of all types and sizes, regardless of geographical, cultural, and social conditions.
Certification of your environmental management system according to ISO 14001 allows you to prove that you comply with the environmental policy you have set for yourself.
This certification request is more broadly part of your quality, CSR, and environmental approach.
Benefits of ISO 14001: Environmental Management
Here is a list of some of the benefits for an ISO 14001 certified organization:- Identification of the environmental aspects of your activities, products, and services.
- Reduction of nuisances.
- Compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Transparent communication with staff, residents, customers, ecological associations, elected officials, insurers…
- Enhancement of your image.
- Opening up to new markets.
Certification of your environmental management system (EMS) according to ISO 14001 allows you to demonstrate your global environmental commitment.
Description
ISO 14001 standard is an international standard of voluntary application that aims to implement an Environmental Management System within companies and organisations of all sizes, and in all sectors of activity.
It is part of the ISO 14000 international standard framework (ISO 14000, ISO 14001 and ISO 14004...) which all concern environmental management.
The ISO 14001 standard defines precise requirements for an environmental management system (EMS) allowing an organisation to:
Determine its significant environmental impacts
Develop an environmental policy
Establish objectives
Take into account regulatory requirements
Establish processes allowing it to respect the commitments expressed in this environmental policy
Take the necessary actions to increase its environmental performance
It fully integrates into the EMAS ("Eco Management and Audit Scheme") application, created in 1993 by the European Union to frame voluntary eco-management approaches using an environmental management system (EMS).
The current version of the ISO 14001 standard is that of 2015. This standard was published in September 2015 and replaces the ISO 14001:2004 standard.
It has a scope of action that has effects on both the certified organisation (or candidate for certification) and on interested parties (customers, partners, lobbies...).
To obtain ISO 14001 certification, Apave Certification supports you through the 6 steps leading to the issuance of the certificate:
- Initial certification request.
- Audit planning between the audited organisation & Apave Certification: I plan my audit.
- Initial certification audit.
- Certification decision.
- Certificate issuance, once you have been ISO certified.
- Annual follow-up audit to verify any non-conformities.
It is part of the ISO 14000 international standard framework (ISO 14000, ISO 14001 and ISO 14004...) which all concern environmental management.
The ISO 14001 standard defines precise requirements for an environmental management system (EMS) allowing an organisation to:
It fully integrates into the EMAS ("Eco Management and Audit Scheme") application, created in 1993 by the European Union to frame voluntary eco-management approaches using an environmental management system (EMS).
The ISO 14001:2015 standard
The current version of the ISO 14001 standard is that of 2015. This standard was published in September 2015 and replaces the ISO 14001:2004 standard.
It has a scope of action that has effects on both the certified organisation (or candidate for certification) and on interested parties (customers, partners, lobbies...).
Steps and process
To obtain ISO 14001 certification, Apave Certification supports you through the 6 steps leading to the issuance of the certificate:
- Initial certification request.
- Audit planning between the audited organisation & Apave Certification: I plan my audit.
- Initial certification audit.
- Certification decision.
- Certificate issuance, once you have been ISO certified.
- Annual follow-up audit to verify any non-conformities.
Periodicity
The ISO 14001: Environmental Management System certification is valid for 3 years, subject to the annual surveillance audits being carried out.
Prestation
Environmental management system certification: ISO 14001
Ref : TSYS0020