| What is ISO 14001: 2004 standard ? |
| An Environmental Management System that provides a framework for managing environmental responsibilities so they become more efficient and more integrated into overall business operations.
Environmental Management Systems are based on standards which specify a process of achieving continuously improved environmental performance that compliant with legislations. |
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| Benefits of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Standard |
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| Internal Benefits |
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Improvements in the overall environmental performance and compliance. |
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Provides a framework for using pollution prevention practices to meet EMS objectives. |
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Increased efficiency and potential cost savings when managing environmental obligations. |
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Promotes predictability and consistency in managing environmental obligations. |
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More effective targeting of scarce environmental management resources. |
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Enhances public posture with outside stakeholders. |
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| Competitive Benefits |
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Increased process yields. |
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Less downtime through more careful monitoring and maintenance. |
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Improved utilization of by-products. |
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Conversion of waste into commercially valuable forms. |
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Reduced energy consumption. |
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Savings from safer workplace conditions. |
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Reduction of costs associated with emissions, discharges, waste handling, transport & disposal. |
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| Applicability of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Standard |
| ISO 14001 is applicable to any organization that concerned with one/all of the following: |
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Energy Conversion |
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Clearer Environment |
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Compliance with Pollution Control Norms |
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Conformance to international standards |
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International acceptance |
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Environmental Emergency |
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| Examples on the Sectors which ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Standard applicable on it: |
| Companies / Authorities working in the following Sectors: |
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| Foods and Drinks Manufacturing/ processing / Services, Oil & Gas, Construction& Building, Packaging Material Manufacturing etc… |
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