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ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management
system
Overview
ISO 14001 2004 is an environmental management standard that
defines the environmental policy of an organisation. This
standard helps organisations to protect the environment, check
pollution, and improve their overall environmental performance.
ISO 14001 is a useful tool for an organisation to step up
from just maintaining regulatory compliance to an organisation
with improved productivity and enhanced competitive advantage.
ISO 14001:2004 is applicable to any business that wishes
to establish, implement, maintain and improve an environmental
management system and conform to its stated environmental
policy.
ISO 14001:2004 certification
ISO 14001:2004 is the perfect certification for companies
seeking an internationally recognised environmental management
system. This certification can help companies create a structure
for managing environmental operations. ISO 14001:2004 is applicable
to all types and sizes of manufacturing and service operations
throughout the world.
ISO 14001:2004 specifies environmental requirements that
the organisation identifies as those which it can control
and influence. It does not itself state specific environmental
performance criteria. ISO 14001 is flexible - it is as applicable
to both the small business and the multinational organisation.
The extent of the application depends on factors like the environmental
policy of the organisation, the nature of its activities, products
and services, the location and the conditions in which the company
functions.
Benefits of adoption
A well-defined environmental management system is essential
for an organisation to manage environmental aspects like emission
and handling of waste. It is important for the efficient utilisation
of resources and energy. Some of the benefits of the ISO 14001
certification are:
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Environmental legal liability |
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Reduction in insurance premiums; waste
handling costs; water and air permitting fees |
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Improved corporate image; strategic investment;
improved regulatory relations |
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Evaluates system performance through management
review and correct management system deficiencies |
Certification process
The certification process is a multiple-step process. The certification
cycle is described briefly:
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Application for certification from client |
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Offer from TUV India |
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Offer acceptance from client and order
confirmation by TUV India |
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Preaudit (optional) |
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Stage I audit |
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Certification audit |
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Issue of certificate on successful completion
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Surveillance audits at defined interval |
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Recertification audit |
TUV's services
TUV is one of the world's leading facilitators of the ISO 14001
certification, with over 1800 clients in Europe, North America
and Asia. Our clients include reputed companies like Mercedes,
Porsche, Siemens, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and more.
The underlying philosophy of this certification rest in the
tenet that irrespective of the nature of your business, your
organisation must comply with the applicable environmental
legislation. TUV India's audits critically examine your organisation's
procedures and practices and certify your commitment to comply
with these legislations. Organised around a wide range of
parameters - air, water, soil pollution etc, the certification
establishes the impact of your organisation's activities,
products and services on the environment. TUV India's audit
team can provide your organisation with a framework for formulating
a strategic approach on environmental policies, plans and
actions. The ISO 14000 certification can be integrated with
other systems like the ISO 9001 and the OHSAS 18001 certifications.
Contact us
Mr. Shrikant Kulkarni
General
Manager, Certification operation
Tel: 022-6647 7000
Email: kulkarni@tuv-nord.com
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