ISO 14001 ENVIRONMNENTAL CERTIFICATION

The international standard ISO 14001 specifies requirements for an environmental management system (EMS), focusing on the effectiveness of environmental management to comply with legal and customer requirements. Thus, it is an essential tool for assessing environmental aspects and controlling the environment risks.

Concern for the Environment, growing public pressure and regulatory measures are changing the way business is done in the world. Customers, consumers and shareholders are increasingly focusing their demand for products and services that respect the environment, and at the same time delivered by socially responsible companies. Currently it is increasingly important for organizations to demonstrate that not only their philosophies but also their investment strategies and daily operations are sustainable.

The implementation of an Environmental Management System ensures a degree of commitment from the leadership of the organization, defining areas of responsibility, control over environmental impacts, a program of activities, and periodic audits to ensure continuous improvement. Thus, the organization is positioned as socially responsible, differentiating from its competition and positively strengthening their image towards customers and consumers.

ISO 14001 is the universally recognized standard Environment. Based on the principles of ISO 9000 system it is applicable to any type of organizational and adaptable to the different requirements of each organization structure.

Demonstrating its commitment to the environment and sustainable development will positively impact the success of your organization both short and long term and provide the following benefits:

• Improve your corporate image and your client, as well as their relationships with both public opinion and the governments and authorities of the local community.

• Better use of energy and water conservation, careful selection of raw materials and controlled recycling of waste, all contribute to cost savings that increases your competitive advantage.

• Reduce the financial burden resulting from the application of reactive management strategies such as recovery, cleaning and paying penalties for violating the law.

• Ensures compliance with environmental legislation and reduces the risk of fines and possible litigation.

Once finished the audit process, the implemented system conforms to the requirements of ISO 14001, so your organization obtains:

• Cerne’s Certificate of Environmental Management System.

• Cerne’s license Environment brand.